Chelsea beat Fulham 3–2 on 24 August 2026.
The match was played at Craven Cottage and served as the final fixture of the 2026–27 Premier League opening round. Chelsea’s win came in a west London derby against their close local rivals.
Fulham were the home team, while Chelsea were the visitors. The result meant that the opening match round concluded with five goals, following a weekend that included several decisive victories and one high-profile draw.
The fixture was scheduled for Monday evening rather than Saturday or Sunday. Chelsea’s match was therefore the last of the ten opening-round games, following Newcastle United against Liverpool on Sunday afternoon.