Chelsea earns 3-2 win over Fulham in London derby
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 9:40 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Chelsea secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory against Fulham at Craven Cottage on August 24, 2026. Joao Pedro opened the scoring for Chelsea just one minute into the match, but Fulham equalized through Josh King in the 23rd minute. Morgan Rogers restored Chelsea's lead before halftime, and Cole Palmer extended it to 3-1 shortly after the break. Fulham fought back with a goal from Gonzalo Garcia, but Chelsea held on for the win. Player ratings reflect strong performances from Palmer and Rogers, who contributed significantly to the victory.
- •Joao Pedro scored the opening goal in the first minute.
- •Josh King equalized for Fulham in the 23rd minute.
- •Chelsea led 2-1 at halftime with goals from Rogers and Pedro.
- •Cole Palmer increased Chelsea's lead to 3-1 in the 49th minute.
- •Gonzalo Garcia pulled one back for Fulham, making it 3-2.
- 9:40 PMYahoo Sports — Palmer Gets 9, Rogers With 8 | Chelsea Players Rated In Hard-Fought Win Vs Fulham
"Chelsea locked horns with Fulham at Craven Cottage earlier tonight as they hoped to secure a good result on the road in the London derby. The Blues made a dream start to the game as Joao Pedro got his...
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