Fulham and Chelsea shared five goals in the English Premier League, finishing 2-3.
Joao Pedro opened the scoring on 1 minutes, set up by C. Palmer. J. King drew Fulham level on 23 minutes, set up by T. Castagne. M. Rogers edged Chelsea ahead on 41 minutes, set up by M. Lacroix. Palmer put Chelsea two ahead on 49 minutes, set up by Pedro. G. Garcia pulled one back for Fulham on 54 minutes.
Chelsea had 18 shots to the home side's 14, 56% of the 32 attempts in the match. Chelsea had 5 off target and 7 blocked, the home side 3 off target and 5 blocked. The visitors had 13 attempts from inside the box, to Fulham's 7. That left 5 from outside the area for Chelsea, and 7 for Fulham.
The visitors put 6 on target to Fulham's 6, an on-target rate of 33% against 43%. Fulham scored with two of their six on target. Chelsea scored with three of their six on target.
There were five bookings.
Chelsea led 2-1 at half time. The second half produced two goals.
Fulham are twelfth, still without a point from one match. Their goal difference is -1. Chelsea are sixth on three points from one match. Their goal difference is +1.
The match was played on matchday 1. John Brooks, England refereed.
Match at a glance
- Full time: Fulham 2-3 Chelsea
- Competition: English Premier League
- Matchday: 1
- Date: 24 August 2026
- Referee: John Brooks, England
Shooting breakdown
| Statistic | Fulham | Chelsea |
|---|---|---|
| Total shots | 14 | 18 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 6 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 5 |
| Shots blocked | 5 | 7 |
| Shots inside the box | 7 | 13 |
| Shots outside the box | 7 | 5 |
| Corner Kicks | 6 | 4 |
| Throw In | 17 | 14 |
| Free Kick | 10 | 11 |
| Goal Kick | 11 | 5 |
| Penalty | 0 | 0 |
| Substitution | 4 | 5 |
| Attacks | 114 | 94 |
| Dangerous Attacks | 62 | 41 |
| On Target | 6 | 6 |
| Off Target | 8 | 12 |
| Fouls | 12 | 7 |
| Offsides | 0 | 3 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 3 |
| Saves | 3 | 4 |
| Passes Total | 619 | 391 |
| Passes Accurate | 535 | 318 |
