Fulham lost 3–2 to Chelsea in the final match of the 2026–27 Premier League opening round.
The match was played at Craven Cottage on Monday, 24 August 2026. Chelsea’s one-goal victory gave them three points, while Fulham began the season without a point despite scoring twice.
Although the match was played on a Monday, it was part of Match Round 1 and completed the opening set of fixtures. The league’s first round therefore ran from Friday, 21 August through Monday, 24 August.
The result was a local London fixture. Fulham’s home ground, Craven Cottage, is beside the River Thames, while Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge is also in west London. The clubs’ proximity makes the match a London derby as well as a Premier League fixture.