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Fulham FC vs Chelsea FC LIVE Streaming: The West London derby will bring the opening Gameweek of the 2026-27 Premier League season to a close, with both teams beginning new eras under new managers. Fulham will be led by former Real Madrid defender Alvaro Arbeloa, while Chelsea will start life under former Liverpool and Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso.
Fulham will be looking to make the most of home advantage at Craven Cottage despite missing key defender Joachim Andersen through suspension. Chelsea, meanwhile, will aim to begin Alonso’s reign with a victory after making significant additions to their squad during the summer transfer window.
Fulham FC vs Chelsea FC Match Details
Match: Fulham FC vs Chelsea FC
Tournament: Premier League 2026-27
Date: Monday, August 24, 2026
Kick off Time: 12:30 AM IST, Tuesday, August 25 | 8:00 PM BST, Monday, August 24
Venue: Craven Cottage, London, England
Referee: John Brooks
OUR: Darren England
Fulham FC Expected Starting XI
Fulham are expected to line up in a flexible 4-2-3-1 formation, with a compact midfield expected to play an important role against Chelsea’s attacking players.
Goalkeeper: Bernd Leno
Defenders: Timothy Castagne, Calvin Bassey, Jorge Cuenca, Antonee Robinson
Midfielders: Sander Berge, Alex Iwobi, Oscar Bobb, Cesar Palacios, Joshua King
Forward: Gonzalo Garcia
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Projected Substitutes: Steven Benda, Issa Diop, Kenny Tete, Sasa Lukic, Tom Cairney, Andreas Pereira, Rodrigo Muniz, Raul Jimenez
Chelsea FC Expected Starting XI
Chelsea are expected to make their competitive debut under Xabi Alonso with a 3-4-2-1 formation, using attacking wing backs and two creative players behind the central striker.
Goalkeeper: Robert Sanchez
Defenders: Reece James, Maxence Lacroix, Levi Colwill
Midfielders: Pedro Neto, Enzo Fernandez, Moises Caicedo, Lecture
Attacking Midfielders: Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers
Forward: João Pedro
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Projected Substitutes: Filip Jorgensen, Axel Disasi, Malo Gusto, Renato Veiga, Romeo Lavia, Kiernan Dewsbury Hall, Noni Madueke, Mykhailo Mudryk, Christopher Nkunku
Fulham FC vs Chelsea FC LIVE Streaming in UK
TV Broadcast: Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League
Live Streaming: Sky Go and NOW
Kick off: 8:00 PM BST, Monday, August 24
Fulham FC vs Chelsea FC LIVE Streaming in USA
TV Broadcast: USA Network and UNIVERSO
Live Streaming: Fubo TV, DirecTV Stream, Sling Blue and Telemundo Deportes En Vivo
Kick off: 3:00 PM ET, Monday, August 24