Chelsea won the five-goal Fulham versus Chelsea match in the 2026–27 Premier League opening round.
Chelsea defeated Fulham 3–2 away at Craven Cottage on Monday 24 August 2026. The result completed the opening round, which was spread across four days from Friday through Monday.
The match contained five goals, more than any other fixture in the opening weekend. Chelsea’s one-goal victory gave them three points, while Fulham began the season without a point.
The fixture can be confused with Brighton’s 4–0 win, which had the largest winning margin, or Newcastle United’s 2–2 draw with Liverpool, which was the only match without a winner. Chelsea’s victory was the final result of the round.