Josh King scored Fulham’s first goal in their 2–3 defeat to Chelsea on 24 August 2026.
King equalised in the 23rd minute at Craven Cottage after Chelsea had gone ahead through João Pedro. His finish made the score 1–1 in the opening-weekend west London derby.
Chelsea restored their lead through Morgan Rogers and then extended it with Cole Palmer. Fulham reduced the deficit when Gonzalo García scored in the 54th minute, but Chelsea held on for a 3–2 victory.
King was a teenage Fulham midfielder who impressed with his direct running and willingness to shoot. His goal made him one of the youngest Fulham players to score in a Premier League opener. The match closed the opening round on Monday night.