Craven Cottage hosted Chelsea’s 3–2 win over Fulham during the 2026–27 Premier League opening weekend.
Chelsea travelled across west London to Fulham’s home ground for the Monday 24 August fixture. Craven Cottage stands beside the River Thames and is one of English football’s best-known traditional stadiums, making the local derby setting distinctive even within a busy opening round.
Chelsea won the match 3–2, so the home side scored twice but did not earn a point. The fixture was the final match of the opening round and completed the first set of ten league games for the season.
The main stadium mix-up is Stamford Bridge, Chelsea’s home ground. Stamford Bridge hosted Chelsea’s later home fixtures, but not this opening-weekend match. Craven Cottage belongs to Fulham, whose stadium location explains why Chelsea were listed as the away team.