Chelsea defeated Fulham 3–2 away from home on Monday during the 2026–27 Premier League opening weekend.
The all-London match was played at Craven Cottage on Monday 24 August 2026, the final fixture of the opening round. Chelsea’s victory meant the weekend concluded with a five-goal contest rather than a draw or a clean-sheet win.
Fulham hosted the match, so Chelsea were the away side despite both clubs being based in London. That detail is useful because the opening weekend included several London fixtures, including Brentford against Tottenham Hotspur and Everton against Crystal Palace.
The match also brought together two new managers in English football: Xabi Alonso led Chelsea, while Álvaro Arbeloa managed Fulham. Chelsea’s 3–2 win was therefore both a derby result and a notable managerial debut. It should not be confused with Everton’s 2–0 home win over Crystal Palace or Brentford’s 3–0 victory over Tottenham, both of which took place on Saturday.