Chelsea won the final match of the 2026–27 Premier League opening weekend.
Chelsea defeated Fulham 3–2 at Craven Cottage on Monday 24 August 2026. The west London fixture concluded the first Match Round after the other nine matches had been played from Friday through Sunday.
The result gave Chelsea three points but only a plus-one goal difference because Fulham scored twice. It was the narrowest winning margin among the opening round’s victorious teams, with the match producing five goals in total.
The fixture was also notable for its managerial storyline. Chelsea were led by Xabi Alonso, while Fulham were managed by Álvaro Arbeloa. Both former Spanish football figures were beginning their English managerial careers, adding extra interest to the final match of the opening weekend.