Chelsea finished the 2026–27 Premier League opening weekend with a 3–2 win at Fulham.
The match was played at Craven Cottage on Monday, 24 August 2026. It was the final fixture of Match Round 1, so Chelsea’s victory completed the ten-match opening weekend.
The narrow away win gave Chelsea three points but only a plus-one goal difference. Fulham began the season without a point, despite scoring twice in their home match. The result was also one of the weekend’s closest, alongside the 2–1 victories for Ipswich Town and Manchester City.
The meeting featured new managerial storylines: Chelsea were led by Xabi Alonso, while Fulham were managed by Álvaro Arbeloa. Both coaches were beginning new Premier League roles, adding extra interest to the final match of the round.