Fulham were the home team when Chelsea won 3–2 in the final match of the 2026–27 Premier League opening round.
Fulham hosted Chelsea at Craven Cottage on Monday 24 August 2026. Chelsea won the match 3–2, bringing the first Matchweek to a close after fixtures had been played over four consecutive days.
The match was one of the opening round’s highest-scoring games. It also produced the only five-goal contest of the weekend. Chelsea took all three points, while Fulham finished the first round without a point from the fixture.
Fulham were one of the London clubs competing in the 2026–27 Premier League. Other London teams in the opening round included Arsenal, Brentford, Tottenham Hotspur, Crystal Palace and Chelsea. The Monday fixture was scheduled for 20:00 and served as the final game of the first round.