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Fulham vs Chelsea — result, stats & head-to-head, 24 Aug 2026

Fulham vs ChelseaPremier League · Round 1 · Craven Cottage2–3
Matches
Fulham 2–3 Full time Chelsea

How the market moved Chelsea win %

52% +3 since open at 49%
52%50%48%46%44%
52
Market openedNow

The market moved toward Chelsea, from 49% at open to 52% — a rise of 3 points. Along the way it fell as far as 45%.

Real traded prices, since the market opened. Not a forecast: what the market believed, when.

Team news injuries and suspensions, as reported before kick-off

Fulham1 out
Joachim AndersenSuspendedsince 10 May · 8 matches missed

Starting XI

Fulham—
7⚽Torres7.2
14↓Bobb6.5↓ 67'
24⚽King7.1
8↓Pérez6.5↓ 73'
16↓Berge6.7↓ 73'
17Iwobi6.8
21Castagne7.0
3CBassey6.5
4Barreno6.8
33↓Robinson6.5↓ 82'
1Leno6.4
Chelsea—
9⚽Jesus8.2
17⚽↓Rogers8.3↓ 82'
10⚽↓Palmer9.1↓ 83'
21↓Hato6.8↓ 65'
45↓Lavia6.7↓ 65'
24CJames6.8
27↓Gusto6.5↓ 76'
6Colwill6.3
5Lacroix7.3
34Acheampong7.0
1Sanchez6.4

Timeline

  1. 1'
    João Pedro · 0–1assist: Cole Palmer
  2. 23'
    Josh King · 1–1assist: Timothy Castagne
  3. 41'
    Morgan Rogers · 1–2assist: Maxence Lacroix
  4. 49'
    Cole Palmer · 1–3assist: João Pedro
  5. 54'
    Gonzalo García · 2–3Header
Show all 19 events (+14 subs & bookings)
  1. 1'
    João Pedro · 0–1assist: Cole Palmer
  2. 5'
    Levi Colwillyellow card
  3. 12'
    Roméo Laviayellow card
  4. 23'
    Josh King · 1–1assist: Timothy Castagne
  5. 41'
    Morgan Rogers · 1–2assist: Maxence Lacroix
  6. 49'
    Cole Palmer · 1–3assist: João Pedro
  7. 54'
    Gonzalo García · 2–3Header
  8. 65'
    Jorrel Hato ↑ Pep Chavarría ↓substitution
  9. 65'
    Roméo Lavia ↑ Enzo Fernández ↓substitution
  10. 67'
    Oscar Bobb ↑ Shea Charles ↓substitution
  11. 73'
    César Palacios ↑ Kevin ↓substitution
  12. 73'
    Sander Berge ↑ Ryan Sessegnon ↓substitution
  13. 75'
    Reece James yellow card
  14. 76'
    Calvin Basseyyellow card
  15. 76'
    Malo Gusto ↑ Pedro Neto ↓substitution
  16. 82'
    Morgan Rogers ↑ Geovany Quenda ↓substitution
  17. 82'
    Antonee Robinson ↑ Rodrigo Muniz ↓substitution
  18. 83'
    Cole Palmer ↑ Estêvão ↓substitution
  19. 88'
    Timothy Castagneyellow card

Fulham left · Chelsea right

Periods

Fulham
1st half1
2nd half1
Extra time0
Chelsea
1st half2
2nd half1
Extra time0

Match statistics

14Shots18
6Shots on target6
6Corners4
12Fouls7
19Tackles23
2Yellow cards3

Match information

Premier LeagueCompetition
1Round
Mon 24 Aug · 19:00 UTCKickoff
Craven CottageVenue
25,700Capacity

Possession

Possession
62% · 38%
Duels won
45% · 55%
Pass accuracy
87% · 82%

Breakdown

Shooting
7Shots inside box13
7Shots outside box5
5Shots blocked7
2Big chances created4
1Big chances missed1
Passing
639Passes394
17Crosses11
4Accurate crosses5
64Long passes61
34Accurate long passes24
Defence
8Interceptions7
3Keeper saves4
Duels & dribbles
48Duels won58
20Dribble attempts19
8Successful dribbles14

Goalscorers

No scorers on record.

Bench

Fulham · bench

2TeteDF
6ReedMF
9Carvalho6.8↑ 82'
11Macedo6.3↑ 73'
19Charles6.7↑ 67'
23LecomteGK
30Sessegnon6.7↑ 73'
32Smith RoweMF
44FougerollesDF

Chelsea · bench

4BarcoMF
7Lomba Neto7.0↑ 76'
8Fernández6.6↑ 65'
11GittensFW
18WelbeckFW
23Quenda6.5↑ 82'
29Pérez6.3↑ 65'
39PendersGK
41Gonçalves6.5↑ 83'

Managers

Arbeloa
Fulham · Manager

Previous meetings

In 4 recorded meetings, Fulham have won 2 and Chelsea 2 — 0 ended level.

2026 · Premier LeagueFulham vs Chelsea 2–1 2025 · Premier LeagueChelsea vs Fulham 2–0 2025 · Premier LeagueFulham vs Chelsea 1–2 2024 · Premier LeagueChelsea vs Fulham 1–2 All 4 meetings →

Recent form

Fulham LLDW
Chelsea LLWDW

Premier League

#Team PWDLGFGAGD Pts
1Manchester City220062+46
2Arsenal220040+46
3Hull City220030+36
4Chelsea220075+26
5Liverpool312064+25
6Brentford211041+34
7Newcastle United211042+24
8Everton211031+24
9Leeds United211021+14
10Brighton & Hove Albion210174+33
11Manchester United210154+13
12Sunderland21012203
13Ipswich Town310248-43
14AFC Bournemouth201123-11
15Nottingham Forest201123-11
16Fulham200224-20
17Coventry City200204-40
18Crystal Palace200216-50
19Tottenham Hotspur200205-50
20Aston Villa200205-50

Form and ranking

#TeamLast 5RatingPts
16
Fulham
LLDW
 6.70 0
4
Chelsea
LLWDW
 7.00 6
Market

No market on record.

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Form
FulhamLLDW
ChelseaLLWDW
Match stats
62Possession38
14Shots18
6On target6
6Corners4
2Yellow cards3