Fulham faces Chelsea in ongoing Premier League match at Craven Cottage

The Guardian Sport1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 5:30 PM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Fulham faces Chelsea in ongoing Premier League match at Craven Cottage
Summary

Fulham is currently hosting Chelsea in a Premier League match at Craven Cottage, kicking off at 8pm BST. This west London derby features two managers previously with Real Madrid, Álvaro Arbeloa for Fulham and Xabi Alonso for Chelsea. Arbeloa aims to maintain Fulham's mid-table status, while a successful run could lead to European competition for the club for the first time since the 2011-12 season. The match is still underway, offering spectators an entertaining option this evening.

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  • Match started at 8pm BST at Craven Cottage
  • Álvaro Arbeloa manages Fulham, Xabi Alonso leads Chelsea
  • Fulham seeks to maintain mid-table security
  • Potential for Fulham to qualify for Europe if successful
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⚽ Premier League updates from the 8pm BST kick-off ⚽ Sign up for the Football Daily email | Follow on TikTok Good evening and welcome to live coverage of Fulham v Chelsea at Craven Cottage. A west London derby, involving the last two managers of Real Madrid, should a solid entertainment option, especially as the alternatives on UK television include Street Cops: Catching the Yobs, Donnie Swaggart* and a repeat of Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased) in which Marty says his grave is being disturbed, and Jeff uncovers a plan to kidnap the heir to a fortune. Álvaro Arbeloa and Xabi Alonso will surely last longer in SW6 than they did in Madrid, where a P45 was luzzed in their direction after roughly half a season each. Arbeloa’s task is to maintain the mid-table security that Marco Silva brought to Fulham, who have finished between 10th and 13th in the four seasons since they were promoted. If it goes really well, and he’s feeling frisky, Arbeloa might even take Fulham into Europe for the first time since 2011-12. Continue reading...

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