Which match produced the most goals during the 2026–27 Premier League opening weekend?

Fulham 2–3 Chelsea produced the most goals during the 2026–27 Premier League opening weekend.

The Monday night fixture at Craven Cottage ended with Chelsea winning 3–2, creating five goals in total. It was the final match of the opening round, played on 24 August 2026.

The result was also one of the round’s closest contests. Chelsea edged Fulham by one goal, unlike Brighton’s 4–0 win over Aston Villa or Brentford’s 3–0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur. Newcastle United versus Liverpool ended 2–2 and contained four goals, while Manchester City versus Bournemouth ended 2–1.

Fulham and Chelsea are both London clubs, but the match was played at Fulham’s Craven Cottage. The venue can be confused with Stamford Bridge, Chelsea’s home ground. The five-goal total made this fixture the opening weekend’s highest-scoring match.