Chelsea won Fulham versus Chelsea 3–2 on the 2026–27 Premier League opening weekend.
The match was played at Craven Cottage on Monday, 24 August 2026, making it the final fixture of the opening round. Chelsea’s away victory gave them three points, while Fulham finished the weekend without a point.
The five-goal contest was the highest-scoring match of the opening weekend. Chelsea scored three times and Fulham scored twice, producing the round’s only match with five total goals.
The fixture also marked the start of new coaching eras for both clubs. Chelsea were managed by Xabi Alonso, while Fulham were led by Álvaro Arbeloa. Their London derby therefore combined a close scoreline with significant managerial changes.