Which match concluded the 2026–27 Premier League opening round?

Fulham versus Chelsea concluded the 2026–27 Premier League opening round.

The match was played at Craven Cottage on Monday 24 August 2026, four days after Arsenal and Coventry City opened the season. It was the tenth and final fixture of Matchweek 1, completing the round after the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday matches.

Chelsea won the west London meeting 3–2 away from home. The fixture was notable as Chelsea’s first Premier League match under Xabi Alonso, while Fulham were also beginning the season with a new manager in Álvaro Arbeloa.

Craven Cottage and Stamford Bridge are among the Premier League grounds located closest together, making the match a local derby in geographical terms. The fixture was scheduled for 20:00 BST, and its Monday placement meant the opening round extended beyond the conventional Friday-to-Sunday weekend.