João Pedro scored for Chelsea after 31 seconds against Fulham in the 2026–27 Premier League opener.
The Brazilian forward gave Chelsea an exceptionally fast start at Craven Cottage. He finished with a flick over Fulham goalkeeper Bernd Leno, putting Chelsea ahead almost immediately in the final match of Matchweek 1. Chelsea eventually won the west London derby 3–2.
João Pedro’s goal was assisted by Cole Palmer, who later scored the decisive goal early in the second half. The pair therefore combined for the opening goal and the winner, making Palmer influential both as creator and scorer. Fulham twice threatened to level the match, but Chelsea held on for all three points.
The 31-second mark refers to elapsed match time, not a stoppage-time notation. It also identifies the scorer rather than the player who provided the assist. João Pedro had joined Chelsea after previously playing for Brighton & Hove Albion, so summaries may mention his former club when describing his early impact for the Blues.