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Morgan Rogers scores on debut as Chelsea edges Fulham in EPL matchup

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Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Morgan Rogers scores on debut as Chelsea edges Fulham in EPL matchup
Summary

On August 24, Morgan Rogers scored on his debut for Chelsea as they faced Fulham at Craven Cottage. Chelsea took an early lead with Joao Pedro's goal just 31 seconds into the match, but Fulham's Josh King equalized. Rogers restored Chelsea's lead shortly after King’s goal, and although Cole Palmer added a third goal, debutant Gonzalo Garcia's late strike for Fulham made for a tense finish. Chelsea managed to hold on for the win.

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  • •Chelsea leads the match with goals from Joao Pedro, Morgan Rogers, and Cole Palmer.
  • •Josh King and Gonzalo Garcia score for Fulham, keeping the match competitive.
  • •The match took place at Craven Cottage on August 24.
  • •Robert Sanchez had a challenging game for Chelsea, receiving low player ratings.
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  • 9:01 PMYahoo Sports — Rogers & Palmer star but Sanchez struggles - Fulham v Chelsea player ratings
  • 8:54 PMBBC Sport — Rogers & Palmer star but Sanchez struggles - Fulham v Chelsea player ratings
What they're saying
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Morgan Rogers scores on his Chelsea debut as Xabi Alonso's side beat Fulham at Craven Cottage - here are BBC Sport's player ratings.

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Morgan Rogers scores on his Chelsea debut as Xabi Alonso's side beat Fulham at Craven Cottage - here are BBC Sport's player ratings.

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