Premier League · 2026-27 · Matchday 1
Mon 24 Aug, 20:00 BST · Craven Cottage, London
Fulham2–3Chelsea
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Fulham 2-3 Chelsea: recap
Headline: Fulham 2-3 Chelsea: recap
Final: Fulham 2-3 Chelsea at Craven Cottage.
Table implications: Updated standings reflect this result..
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Fulham vs Chelsea: Matchday 1 preview
Headline: Fulham vs Chelsea: Matchday 1 preview
Fulham meet Chelsea at Craven Cottage (Aug 24, 2026, 8:00 PM).
Likely Fulham XI: Bernd Leno, Kenny Tete, Calvin Bassey, Jorge Cuenca, Joachim Andersen, Harrison Reed, César Palacios, Sander Berge, Gonzalo García, Rodrigo Muniz, Kevin.
Likely Chelsea XI: Robert Sánchez, Pep Chavarría, Tosin Adarabioyo, Benoît Badiashile, Levi Colwill, Marco Palestra, Enzo Fernández, Cole Palmer, Pedro Neto, Liam Delap, Jamie Gittens.
Availability notes: Emanuel Emegha: injured; Mamadou Sarr: injured; Caleb Wiley: injured; Aaron Anselmino: injured; Tom Cairney: injured; Jordan Henderson: injured.
Moneyline (decimal): Fulham 2.65, Draw 4.19, Chelsea 4.35. Implied (no-vig): 45% / 28% / 27%.
Angle to note (informational only, not betting advice): market favours Fulham; draw is live at these prices.
Expected goals
xG: 1.35 – 1.70
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Player xG
| Player | xG | xA | xGOT | Min | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzalo García · Fulham | 0.72 | — | 0.94 | — | 7.3 |
| Morgan Rogers · Chelsea | 0.64 | 0.12 | 0.20 | — | 8.7 |
| João Pedro · Chelsea | 0.43 | 0.06 | 0.40 | — | 8.5 |
| Cole Palmer · Chelsea | 0.24 | 0.21 | 0.19 | — | 9.1 |
| Roméo Lavia · Chelsea | 0.23 | 0.03 | 0.34 | — | 7.3 |
| Timothy Castagne · Fulham | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.11 | — | 7.4 |
| César Palacios · Fulham | 0.16 | 0.01 | — | — | 6.4 |
| Joshua King · Fulham | 0.16 | 0.04 | 0.06 | — | 7.8 |
| Antonee Robinson · Fulham | 0.13 | 0.05 | — | — | 6.2 |
| Reece James · Chelsea | 0.10 | 0.07 | 0.10 | — | 7.0 |
| Sander Berge · Fulham | 0.03 | 0.03 | — | — | 6.2 |
| Ryan Sessegnon · Fulham | 0.03 | — | 0.09 | — | 6.5 |
| Pedro Neto · Chelsea | 0.03 | 0.07 | — | — | 6.8 |
| Rodrigo Muniz · Fulham | 0.03 | — | 0.05 | — | 6.3 |
| Calvin Bassey · Fulham | 0.02 | 0.02 | — | — | 6.0 |
| Levi Colwill · Chelsea | 0.01 | 0.03 | — | — | 6.7 |
| Jorrel Hato · Chelsea | 0.01 | 0.03 | — | — | 7.1 |
| Danny Welbeck · Chelsea | — | — | — | — | — |
| Benjamin Lecomte · Fulham | — | — | — | — | — |
| Bernd Leno · Fulham | — | — | — | — | 5.3 |
| Kenny Tete · Fulham | — | — | — | — | — |
| Harrison Reed · Fulham | — | — | — | — | — |
| Alex Iwobi · Fulham | — | 0.04 | — | — | 6.6 |
| Robert Sánchez · Chelsea | — | — | — | — | 5.7 |
| Jorge Cuenca · Fulham | — | 0.03 | — | — | 6.1 |
| Emile Smith Rowe · Fulham | — | — | — | — | — |
| Maxence Lacroix · Chelsea | — | 0.20 | — | — | 8.0 |
| Pep Chavarría · Chelsea | — | — | — | — | 6.0 |
| Jamie Gittens · Chelsea | — | — | — | — | — |
| Oscar Bobb · Fulham | — | 0.29 | — | — | 6.9 |
| Enzo Fernández · Chelsea | — | 0.02 | — | — | 6.5 |
| Malo Gusto · Chelsea | — | 0.03 | — | — | 6.7 |
| Valentín Barco · Chelsea | — | — | — | — | — |
| Shea Charles · Fulham | — | — | — | — | 6.4 |
| Kevin · Fulham | — | 0.01 | — | — | 6.3 |
| Mike Penders · Chelsea | — | — | — | — | — |
| Luc De Fougerolles · Fulham | — | — | — | — | — |
| Josh Acheampong · Chelsea | — | 0.01 | — | — | 7.3 |
| Geovany Quenda · Chelsea | — | — | — | — | 6.1 |
| Estêvão · Chelsea | — | — | — | — | 6.0 |
Data: FotMob xG · xG match centre →