Chelsea won 2-1 at Craven Cottage in the 2026/27 Premier League season opener on August 24. João Pedro scored after just 31 seconds from a Cole Palmer assist, setting the record for the fastest opening goal in Premier League history. Joshua King equalized for Fulham in the 23rd minute following a goalkeeper blunder by Robert Sánchez, but Morgan Rogers restored Chelsea’s lead before halftime with a pass from Maxence Lacroix. The result highlights Chelsea’s attacking depth and Fulham’s ability to create chances despite the defeat.
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