João Pedro scored the fastest goal of the 2026–27 Premier League opening weekend.
Playing for Chelsea against Fulham on Monday 24 August 2026, João Pedro scored after approximately 30 seconds at Craven Cottage. The goal immediately gave Chelsea the lead in the final match of the opening round.
Chelsea went on to win the west London derby 3–2. Fulham equalised through Josh King, Chelsea regained the lead through Morgan Rogers, and Cole Palmer added another goal after half-time. Gonzalo García scored for Fulham late on, but Chelsea held on.
This record is specifically for the opening weekend, not the fastest goal in Premier League history. It is also distinct from the first goal of the season, which Kai Havertz scored for Arsenal three days earlier. João Pedro’s goal was the quickest among all goals scored during the ten opening-round matches.