Premier League
EnglandMatch Events
Goals Scored
2 - 3
1'
Joao Pedro
Assist:C. Palmer
Chelsea
23'
J. King
Assist:T. Castagne
Fulham
41'
M. Rogers
Assist:M. Lacroix
Chelsea
49'
C. Palmer
Assist:Joao Pedro
Chelsea
54'
G. Garcia
Fulham
Match Timeline
0'
15'
30'
45'
60'
75'
90'
23'
J. King
54'
G. Garcia
76'
Calvin Bassey
88'
Timothy Castagne
1'
Joao Pedro
5'
Levi Colwill
12'
Roméo Lavia
41'
M. Rogers
49'
C. Palmer
75'
Reece James
Team Formations
Fulham
4-2-3-1
Chelsea
3-4-2-1
Substitutions Made
Fulham
67'BobbCharles
73'BergeSessegnon
73'PalaciosKevin
82'RobinsonMuniz
Chelsea
65'HatoChavarria
65'LaviaFernandez
76'GustoNeto
82'RogersQuenda
83'PalmerEstêvão
Match Statistics
62%
Possession
38%
14
Shots
18
6
On Target
6
3
Off Target
5
6
Corners
4
12
Fouls
7
2
Yellows
3
Reds
0
Offsides
3
3
Saves
4
639
Passes
394
553
Accurate
322
87%
Pass %
82%
5
Blocked
7
7
In Box
13
7
Outside Box
5
Stats Graphs
Who deserved it — win probability modelled from xG, plus finishing efficiency.
Fulham1.3xG2.2Chelsea
Expected-goals scoreline · final result 2–3
Fulham
1.33xG
2/14Goals / Shots
14%Conversion
0.10xG / Shot
Chelsea
2.24xG
3/18Goals / Shots
17%Conversion
0.12xG / Shot
Lineups & Substitutions
From the Editorial Desk
MATCH PREVIEWZero Points, Two Absences Each: Fulham and Chelsea Open at Craven CottageFulham and Chelsea begin the Premier League season level on zero points, with both sides affected by two listed absences and no established form to separate them.MATCH REPORTChelsea win 3-2 despite Fulham’s 61% possessionChelsea defeated Fulham 3-2 at Craven Cottage after goals from Joao Pedro, M. Rogers and C. Palmer. Fulham had more possession and passes, but Chelsea created more shots and held on after G. Garcia made it 3-2.