Chelsea vs Fulham - as it happened
List of goalscorers
Match report in news
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90+9'FT (2-0): Chelsea secured a comfortable 2-0 victory over Fulham at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, in a match that highlighted both their attacking quality and Fulham's struggles to assert themselves. Thank you for joining us and see you soon!
Yellow card
a Fulham
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90+6'Lukic receives a yellow card.
Yellow card
a Chelsea
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90+3'Andrey Santos sees yellow.
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90'Eight minutes added!
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87'The game is all but over now, with the Blues sitting back and Fulham's morale hitting rock bottom.
Substitution
at Fulham
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84'Fulham sub: Iwobi is replaced by Traore.
Substitution
at Chelsea
Substitution
at Chelsea
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81'Chelsea double sub: George and Neto OUT. Andrey Santos and James IN.
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78'The Cottagers' hopes of mounting a comeback were effectively ended when Chelsea netted their second goal.
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76'Fulham are almost lethargic, effectively handing possession to Chelsea with their recent play.
Yellow card
a Fulham
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73'Iwobi sees yellow.
Substitution
at Chelsea
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68'Chelsea sub: Estevao makes way and Jamie Gittens takes his place.
Substitution
at Fulham
Substitution
at Fulham
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67'Fulham double sub: King and Sessegnon OUT. Smith Rowe and Robinson IN.
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63'Pedro Neto excels at altering the tempo of the game, constantly pushing to keep finding the net for his team.
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61'Estevao is giving his all to make an impact at his new club.
Substitution
at Fulham
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59'Fulham double sub: Muniz and Castagne OUT. Jimenez and Wilson IN.
Goaaaaal from a penalty!
de Chelsea en el 56'
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Statistics of E. Fernández in Premier League32
0.67100
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56'GOAAAAAAAAAAAALLLL FOR CHELSEA! Enzo Fernandez calmly converts the penalty, doubling the hosts' lead.
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54'The referee has reached a decision. He confirms that Chelsea have been awarded a penalty for Sessegnon's handball.
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50'A potential handball by Sessegnon in the box is under review, which could lead to a penalty for Chelsea.
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48'The Cottagers are intent on overturning the score and aren't giving the Blues a moment's respite.
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46'Fulham have 45 minutes to claw back the result. Can they do it? Both sides return unchanged from the first half.
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45+10'HT (1-0): The first half saw a cagey start with Fulham creating chances while Chelsea struggled for fluency, before Joao Pedro's superb header put the Blues ahead. VAR disallowed an earlier Fulham goal, adding to the drama. We'll see what happens next!
Goaaaaaal!
de Chelsea en el 54'
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Statistics of João Pedro in Premier League32
0.67200
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45+9'GOAAAAAAAAAAAAALLL FOR CHELSEA! Joao Pedro rises to score a brilliant header from inside the box, giving the Blues the lead.
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45+5'Lukic threads King through a rigid defence, and he pulls the ball back for Castagne, whose first-time strike is blocked by Caicedo and goes out for a corner.
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45'Eight minutes added!
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43'Corner for Chelsea! Enzo Fernandez swings it in, and Adarabioyo rises to head it over the bar—what a chance!
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40'Estevao is showcasing his Brazilian flair, though it's clear the youngster is still adjusting to the Premier League. His talent, however, is unmistakable.
Yellow card
a Chelsea
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38'Moises Caicedo is shown a yellow card for a challenge aimed at stopping a Fulham player.
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35'It's still 0-0 for now. The Cottagers are creating some promising chances, while the Blues are battling to keep them at bay and looking to strike on the counter.
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32'Marco Silva is visibly furious over his team's disallowed goal, and it's clear he isn't going to let it slide.
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30'The Cottagers look extremely comfortable. Chelsea are allowing them too much freedom, failing to gauge the threat of Fulham's chances.
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27'The Blues are eager to halt Fulham's attacks, but they are struggling to find fluency and precision in their play.
Goal disallowed
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25'The referee informs the crowd and players that King's goal has been disallowed owing to Muniz's foul.
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21'GOAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLL FOR FULHAM! Joshua King breaks the deadlock for the Cottagers, weaving into the box from a midfield pass, leaving the goalkeeper wrong-footed before slotting the ball home.
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19'Chelsea appear a little disorganised in both attack and defence, allowing Fulham to penetrate into their box.
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16'Possession is almost evenly split at the moment, with neither side asserting dominance at Stamford Bridge. The Cottagers are starting to press forward more forcefully.
Substitution
at Chelsea
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14'Chelsea sub: Liam Delap is replaced by Tyrique George.
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12'Delap has picked up a hamstring problem and is unable to carry on.
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10'The Cottagers look assured on the ball despite Chelsea's efforts. Let's see how it all unfolds!
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7'Cole Palmer, despite not being named in the squad, is watching the match from the bench alongside his teammates.
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5'The Blues are looking to take control from the outset, pressing high and unsettling Fulham with swift counterattacks.
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3'Estevao has become the youngest player ever to make his Chelsea debut at Stamford Bridge in this match.
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1'Chelsea get us going in blue from left to right, while Fulham are in white!
Start of match
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PRVWRobert Jones will take charge on the pitch for this one, with Michael Salisbury serving as the VAR.
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PRVWFulham starting XI: Leno (GK); Sessegnon, Bassey, Andersen, Kenny Tete; Sander Berge, Joshua King, Lukic; Iwobi, Muniz and Castagne.
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PRVWChelsea starting XI: Sanchez (GK); Malo Gusto, Chalobah, Adarabioyo, Cucurella; Caicedo, Joao Pedro, Fernandez; Estevao, Delap and Neto.
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PRVWEnzo Maresca's side will be aiming for another emphatic win after last week's 5-1 triumph over West Ham, while the Cottagers head to Stamford Bridge determined to lay down a marker and show their credentials this season.
Pre-match
30 August 2025, 13:30
Referee: Robert Jones | VAR: Michael Salisbury
Stadium: Stamford Bridge
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PRVWHello everyone, and welcome to live coverage of the Premier League matchday 3 fixture between Chelsea and Fulham, kick-off at 13.30 CET, at Stamford Bridge in London, England!
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