Rogers scores on Chelsea debut as Blues edge Fulham 3-2
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 9:52 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Chelsea secured a 3-2 victory over Fulham in their Premier League opener on August 24, 2026. João Pedro put Chelsea ahead in the first minute, but Josh King equalized midway through the first half. Morgan Rogers, Chelsea's record signing, restored the lead just before halftime. Cole Palmer added a goal early in the second half, while Gonzalo García pulled one back for Fulham soon after. The win was a triumphant start for Chelsea under new coach Xabi Alonso.
- •Chelsea leads the match 3-2 at Craven Cottage.
- •Morgan Rogers scores on his debut for Chelsea.
- •Josh King and Gonzalo García score for Fulham.
- •Xabi Alonso debuts as Chelsea's new coach.
- •Match held on August 24, 2026.
- 9:52 PMYahoo Sports — Rogers scores on Chelsea debut as Blues beat Fulham and Roma hammers Fiorentina
"Donyell Malen's hat trick got Roma off to a blistering Serie A start in a 4-0 win over Fiorentina and Chelsea delivered a perfect Premier League opening for new coach Xabi Alonso on Monday. Chelsea beat Fulham 3-2 with the aid of a strike from club record signing Morgan Rogers.
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