Chelsea won 3–2 away at Fulham in the 2026–27 Premier League opening round.
The match was played at Craven Cottage on Monday 24 August 2026, bringing the first Match Round to a close. Chelsea’s three goals secured an away win in a five-goal London derby.
The victory gave Chelsea three points while Fulham began the season without a win. The result was especially notable because Chelsea were managed by Xabi Alonso, who had been appointed before the campaign began.
The fixture is distinct from Brentford versus Tottenham, another London match that weekend. Brentford won that game 3–0, whereas Chelsea won 3–2, and the two results came on different days and at different venues.