Chelsea have started their 2026/27 Premier League campaign with a 3-2 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage, securing three valuable points in an entertaining and closely contested encounter.
The Blues made a flying start, with João Pedro opening the scoring in the first minute to give Chelsea an early lead. Fulham responded in the 23rd minute through King, but Chelsea regained the advantage in the 41st minute when Rogers scored to make it 2-1 at half-time.
Chelsea extended their lead shortly after the restart, with Palmer making it 3-1 in the 49th minute. Fulham refused to give up and reduced the deficit five minutes later through Gonzalo García, setting up a tense final period.
Despite Fulham pushing for an equaliser, Chelsea managed to hold on until the final whistle and secure a 3-2 victory.
The result gives Chelsea a positive start to the new Premier League season, while Fulham will have to regroup after suffering defeat in their opening fixture. The Blues begin the 2026/27 campaign with three important points in the bag.
