Fulham vs Chelsea tickets Premier League

Standing as the closing match of the Premier League's opening matchday, this west London derby brought the season to life for both clubs, each stepping out for the first time in the new campaign at Craven Cottage on Monday 24 August 2026 at 8pm. The intimate 25,700-seat ground on the Thames set the tone for a fixture that always carries an edge between neighbours. When these two last met at this same ground earlier that same season, Chelsea edged a five-goal encounter 3-2, while the earlier league game between them, back at Craven Cottage in a previous campaign, went Fulham's way 2-1. A Monday-night slot to round off the round gave the pairing the spotlight to itself as both sides opened their accounts for the year.