Fulham vs Chelsea is still in progress at Craven Cottage, where Chelsea currently lead 3-2 in the final fixture of Premier League Matchweek 1.
Cole Palmer scored Chelsea’s third goal in the 49th minute, but Gonzalo García responded for Fulham five minutes later to reduce the deficit and bring the hosts back into the contest.
Latest verified score: Fulham 2-3 Chelsea. The game is still going on. Check SP Score and the live match tracker for the score at the moment you are reading.
Fulham vs Chelsea live score and match status
- Match: Fulham vs Chelsea
- Competition: Premier League 2026/27 — Matchweek 1
- Venue: Craven Cottage, London
- Kick-off: 9:00 PM SAST
- Latest verified score: Fulham 2-3 Chelsea
- Fulham scorers: Josh King, 23rd minute; Gonzalo García, 54th minute
- Chelsea scorers: João Pedro, 1st minute; Morgan Rogers, 41st minute; Cole Palmer, 49th minute
- Status: LIVE — the match is still in progress
The 3-2 score is an in-play snapshot and must not be treated as the final result.
Fulham vs Chelsea live updates
9:00 PM SAST — Kick-off
The west London derby gets underway at Craven Cottage.
1st minute — GOAL: Fulham 0-1 Chelsea
João Pedro scores after approximately 31 seconds to give Chelsea an immediate lead. Cole Palmer provides the assist.
23rd minute — GOAL: Fulham 1-1 Chelsea
Josh King equalises after capitalising on an error from Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sánchez.
41st minute — GOAL: Fulham 1-2 Chelsea
Morgan Rogers restores Chelsea’s lead shortly before half-time. Maxence Lacroix provides the assist as Rogers scores on his Premier League debut for Chelsea.
Half-time — Fulham 1-2 Chelsea
Chelsea take a one-goal advantage into the interval.
49th minute — GOAL: Fulham 1-3 Chelsea
Palmer scores Chelsea’s third goal early in the second half. João Pedro provides the assist as the visitors establish a two-goal advantage.
54th minute — GOAL: Fulham 2-3 Chelsea
Gonzalo García scores on his Premier League debut after another Sánchez error, reducing Chelsea’s lead to one goal and bringing Fulham back into the match.
Latest status — Fulham 2-3 Chelsea
The game is still going on at Craven Cottage. Fulham are searching for an equaliser, while Chelsea are attempting to protect their one-goal advantage.
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Confirmed Fulham vs Chelsea lineups
Fulham XI: Bernd Leno; Timothy Castagne, Calvin Bassey, Jorge Cuenca, Antonee Robinson; Sander Berge, Alex Iwobi; Oscar Bobb, Josh King, César Palacios; Gonzalo García.
Chelsea XI: Robert Sánchez; Josh Acheampong, Maxence Lacroix, Levi Colwill; Malo Gusto, Reece James, Roméo Lavia, Jorrel Hato; Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers; João Pedro.
Chelsea team note: Enzo Fernández started the match on the bench. Moisés Caicedo was not included in the matchday squad following a setback during the week.
Full benches and lineup analysis: Fulham vs Chelsea confirmed lineups
What has happened in Fulham vs Chelsea?
Chelsea made an immediate breakthrough when Palmer created an opportunity for João Pedro inside the opening minute. The striker converted to give Alonso the perfect start to his first Premier League match as Chelsea manager.
Fulham responded through King in the 23rd minute, but Rogers restored Chelsea’s lead four minutes before half-time.
Palmer extended Chelsea’s advantage in the 49th minute, finishing a move created by João Pedro to make it 3-1. Fulham responded only five minutes later when García capitalised on another Sánchez mistake and made the score 3-2.
The match remains finely balanced, with Fulham now only one goal behind Chelsea.
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Chelsea’s attack delivers, but Fulham remain in contention
Chelsea’s attacking combination of Palmer, Rogers and João Pedro has directly contributed to all three of the visitors’ goals.
Palmer has registered a goal and an assist, while João Pedro has also contributed a goal and an assist. Rogers scored Chelsea’s second goal shortly before half-time.
However, Chelsea’s defensive errors have allowed Fulham to remain in the match. King and García both capitalised on mistakes involving Sánchez, leaving Chelsea with only a one-goal lead while the game continues.
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What happens after full time?
Once the final whistle has been verified, update this article with the confirmed final score and publish the dedicated Fulham vs Chelsea result page.
Do not describe the current 3-2 score as the final result because the game is still going on.
Fulham vs Chelsea live FAQs
What is the current Fulham vs Chelsea score?
The latest verified score is Fulham 2-3 Chelsea. The match is still in progress.
Who has scored for Fulham?
Josh King and Gonzalo García have scored for Fulham.
Who has scored for Chelsea?
João Pedro, Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer have scored for Chelsea.
Who scored Chelsea’s third goal?
Palmer scored in the 49th minute, with João Pedro providing the assist.
Who scored Fulham’s second goal?
García scored in the 54th minute to reduce Chelsea’s lead to 3-2.
Is Fulham vs Chelsea finished?
No. The game is still going on, and the 3-2 score is only the latest verified in-play score.
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