Which two Premier League clubs played the opening round’s final match on Monday 24 August 2026?

Fulham and Chelsea played the opening round’s final match on Monday 24 August 2026.

The fixture was scheduled for 20:00 BST at Craven Cottage, Fulham’s historic home beside the River Thames. It concluded the first Match Round after fixtures had been played on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Although both clubs are based in London, they represent different football traditions and neighbourhoods. Fulham’s ground is in the borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, while Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge is nearby in west London. The match was therefore a local Premier League contest rather than a long-distance trip.

The Monday scheduling was part of a broader opening-weekend pattern shaped by television selections and European commitments. It also ensured that all 20 clubs completed their first league fixture across four days.