Fulham and Chelsea set for Premier League opener at Craven Cottage
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 12:04 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Fulham and Chelsea are preparing to face off in the opening match of the 2026-27 Premier League season on August 23 at Craven Cottage. Both teams have undergone significant coaching changes, with Fulham appointing former Real Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa and Chelsea hiring Xabi Alonso. Arbeloa aims to reshape Fulham's squad, which struggled in recent openers, while Chelsea is focused on stabilizing after a turbulent previous season. They have adopted a new transfer strategy, bringing in more experienced players ahead of the match. The game promises to be a test for both sides as they start their campaigns.
- •Fulham's new coach is Alvaro Arbeloa, replacing Marco Silva.
- •Chelsea has appointed Xabi Alonso after a difficult previous season.
- •Both teams have made key player signings this summer.
- •The match is scheduled for August 23 at Craven Cottage.
- •Fulham has won only one of their last six Premier League openers.
- 9:07 PMYahoo Sports — Fulham vs Chelsea Results Today: Premier League Live Score, Updates, Stats
- 12:04 PMYahoo Sports — Fulham v Chelsea: Key stats and talking points
"Week one of the 2026-27 Premier League season signals the start of a new era for London rivals Fulham and Chelsea. Marco Silva moved on at the end of last season following the expiration of his contract, and Fulham made the bold choice to appoint former Real Madrid boss Alvaro Arbeloa as his replacement. As for Chelsea, after a tumultuous 2025-26 season in which they had three different head coaches, they have opted for Xabi Alonso – another former Real Madrid boss – to steady the ship and take the team forward.
"Fulham hosted Chelsea at Craven Cottage on Monday, August 24, 2026, in the opening round of the 2026–27 Premier League season. Fulham vs Chelsea today marked the beginning of new managerial eras for both sides, with Álvaro Arbeloa taking charge of Fulham after Marco Silva’s departure, while Xabi Alonso began his Chelsea tenure.The Fulham vs […] The post Fulham vs Chelsea Results Today: Premier League Live Score, Updates, Stats appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 9:07 PMFulham vs Chelsea Results Today: Premier League Live Score, Updates, Stats
Fulham hosted Chelsea at Craven Cottage on Monday, August 24, 2026, in the opening round of the 2026–27 Premier League season. Fulham vs Chelsea today marked the beginning of new managerial eras for both sides, with Álvaro Arbeloa taking charge of Fulham after Marco Silva’s departure, while Xabi Alonso began his Chelsea tenure.The Fulham vs […] The post Fulham vs Chelsea Results Today: Premier League Live Score, Updates, Stats appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 12:04 PMFulham v Chelsea: Key stats and talking points
Week one of the 2026-27 Premier League season signals the start of a new era for London rivals Fulham and Chelsea. Marco Silva moved on at the end of last season following the expiration of his contract, and Fulham made the bold choice to appoint former Real Madrid boss Alvaro Arbeloa as his replacement. As for Chelsea, after a tumultuous 2025-26 season in which they had three different head coaches, they have opted for Xabi Alonso – another former Real Madrid boss – to steady the ship and take the team forward.
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