Fulham hosts Chelsea in Premier League opener at Craven Cottage
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 11:20 AM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Fulham faces Chelsea at Craven Cottage on August 24, 2026. This match marks the beginning of the new Premier League season, with both teams making significant changes in their squads. Álvaro Arbeloa debuts as Fulham's manager after replacing Marco Silva, who left the club this summer. Chelsea has been active in the transfer market, investing over £300m in new players while managing some suspensions. Key players for Fulham, such as Tom Cairney and Joachim Andersen, are unavailable due to injury and suspension, respectively.
- •Match kicks off on August 24, 2026, at 20:00 BST.
- •Álvaro Arbeloa makes his managerial debut for Fulham.
- •Marco Silva left Fulham after five seasons, joining Benfica.
- •Chelsea has invested over £300m on new signings this summer.
- •Tom Cairney and Joachim Andersen are out for Fulham due to injury and suspension.
- 11:20 AMYahoo Sports — PREVIEW: Fulham host Chelsea in the West London Derby
- 5:20 AMYahoo Sports — Fulham vs Chelsea – Match preview and team news
- 5:15 PMYahoo Sports — Fulham vs. Chelsea, Premier League: Preview, team news, how to watch
"Fulham host Chelsea at Craven Cottage on Monday night in the opening match of the 2026-27 Premier League season, with both clubs fielding a new head coach for the first time.Fulham and Chelsea finishe...
"Fulham welcome Chelsea to Craven Cottage in the West London derby this evening, with both sides entering new beginnings on the managerial front.In July, Fulham announced the appointment of Álvaro Arb...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 11:20 AMPREVIEW: Fulham host Chelsea in the West London Derby
Fulham welcome Chelsea to Craven Cottage in the West London derby this evening, with both sides entering new beginnings on the managerial front.In July, Fulham announced the appointment of Álvaro Arb...
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 5:20 AMFulham vs Chelsea – Match preview and team news
Fulham host Chelsea at Craven Cottage on Monday night in the opening match of the 2026-27 Premier League season, with both clubs fielding a new head coach for the first time.Fulham and Chelsea finishe...
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 5:15 PMFulham vs. Chelsea, Premier League: Preview, team news, how to watch
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