Chelsea to face Fulham in opener under new manager Xabi Alonso
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 9:15 AM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Chelsea's 2026/27 Premier League campaign begins with a match against Fulham on August 24. Xabi Alonso will start his tenure as Chelsea manager with this west London derby. The season includes matches against Tottenham, Arsenal, and Manchester United, with key fixtures scheduled through May. The complete fixture list is subject to change based on television selections and other factors.
- •Chelsea opens the season at Fulham on August 24.
- •First home match is against Brighton on August 29.
- •Chelsea faces Arsenal at the Emirates on September 5.
- •A cup match is scheduled for September 9.
- •The season wraps up with a match at Bournemouth on May 30.
- 11:25 AMYahoo Sports — Premier League derby dates and fixtures for the 2026/27 season
- 9:15 AMYahoo Sports — Chelsea 2026/27 Premier League fixture list in FULL with derby first up for new boss Xabi Alonso
"Xabi Alonso will begin his reign as Chelsea manager with a clash against west London rivals Fulham.The Premier League have released the full fixture list for the 2026/27 campaign, with the Blues facin...
"The Premier League dates and fixtures for every derby in the 2026/27 season have been released. The new campaign will see Xabi Alonso begin his tenure as Chelsea manager with a West London Derby as t...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 11:25 AMPremier League derby dates and fixtures for the 2026/27 season
The Premier League dates and fixtures for every derby in the 2026/27 season have been released. The new campaign will see Xabi Alonso begin his tenure as Chelsea manager with a West London Derby as t...
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 9:15 AMChelsea 2026/27 Premier League fixture list in FULL with derby first up for new boss Xabi Alonso
Xabi Alonso will begin his reign as Chelsea manager with a clash against west London rivals Fulham.The Premier League have released the full fixture list for the 2026/27 campaign, with the Blues facin...
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