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Chelsea vs Fulham: London Derby Kicks Off New Season
22 Aug
Summary
- Fulham and Chelsea finished last season on equal points.
- New Chelsea coach Xabi Alonso aims to embed tactics.
- Chelsea historically dominates this London derby rivalry.
The 2026-27 English Premier League season commences with a highly anticipated London derby as Fulham faces Chelsea at Craven Cottage on Monday, August 24th, 2026. Both clubs concluded the previous season level on 52 points, with Chelsea securing 10th place and Fulham 11th based on goal difference, neither reaching European competition.
Fulham's pre-season campaign yielded inconsistent results, including two losses, two draws, and two victories. Their final warm-up saw them defeat Stuttgart 1-0 on August 15th, 2026. Meanwhile, Chelsea, under the guidance of new coach Xabi Alonso, has been focused on integrating his tactical systems, with notable pre-season wins against AC Milan and Real Sociedad, despite some losses.
Historically, Chelsea has dominated the head-to-head record against Fulham, boasting 54 wins in 92 encounters. Last season, each side secured a home victory in their league matches. The prediction favors Chelsea due to superior squad quality and recent momentum, anticipating a dynamic match with Chelsea likely to control possession and Fulham relying on counter-attacks. The predicted score is Fulham 1-2 Chelsea.
