Chelsea was the only 2026–27 Premier League opening-weekend team to score three goals away from home.
Chelsea won 3–2 at Fulham on Monday 24 August 2026, the final fixture of the opening round. Because Fulham were the home side, Chelsea’s three goals were scored away from Stamford Bridge.
The other opening-weekend away winners scored fewer than three goals: Ipswich Town won 2–1 at home, Leeds United won 1–0 at Nottingham Forest, and the remaining victories belonged to home teams. Chelsea’s result therefore combines an away win with the round’s highest away total.
This detail can be confused with several home victories by three goals, including Brentford’s 3–0 win over Tottenham and Arsenal’s 3–0 win over Coventry. The key distinction is venue: Chelsea scored three at Craven Cottage, while those clubs scored three at home.