Fulham hosted the first 2026–27 Premier League match on a Monday.
Fulham played Chelsea at Craven Cottage on Monday 24 August 2026, bringing the opening Match Round to a close. It was the only fixture scheduled for that Monday and the final match of the opening weekend.
Chelsea won 3–2 away from home. The five-goal match was the round’s highest-scoring fixture, surpassing the four goals in Newcastle United’s draw with Liverpool and Brighton’s four-goal victory over Aston Villa.
The result also meant Fulham began the season without a point, while Chelsea joined the group of opening-round winners. Craven Cottage is Fulham’s historic riverside stadium in west London.