Fulham vs Chelsea lineups are confirmed for the Premier League meeting at Craven Cottage on Monday, 24 August 2026. Fulham begin with Bernd Leno in goal and Gonzalo García leading the attack, while Chelsea name Robert Sánchez in goal, Reece James in the starting side and João Pedro at the head of the attack.
The biggest Chelsea selection call is in midfield: Enzo Fernández starts on the bench, while Moisés Caicedo is not in the matchday squad after a setback during the week. Morgan Rogers and Maxence Lacroix are among the new Chelsea arrivals named in Xabi Alonso’s first Premier League starting XI.
Confirmed Fulham starting XI vs Chelsea
Bernd Leno; Timothy Castagne, Calvin Bassey, Jorge Cuenca, Antonee Robinson; Sander Berge, Alex Iwobi; Oscar Bobb, Josh King, César Palacios; Gonzalo García.
Fulham substitutes
Benjamin Lecomte, Kenny Tete, Harrison Reed, Rodrigo Muniz, Kevin, Shea Charles, Ryan Sessegnon, Emile Smith Rowe, Luc de Fougerolles.
Confirmed Chelsea starting XI vs Fulham
Robert Sánchez; Josh Acheampong, Maxence Lacroix, Levi Colwill; Malo Gusto, Reece James, Roméo Lavia, Jorrel Hato; Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers; João Pedro.
Chelsea substitutes
Mike Penders, Pep Chavarria, Valentín Barco, Enzo Fernández, Estêvão, Jamie Gittens, Pedro Neto, Geovany Quenda, Danny Welbeck.
What are the main Fulham vs Chelsea lineup decisions?
Fulham use Sander Berge and Alex Iwobi as the central midfield platform, with Oscar Bobb, Josh King and César Palacios providing support behind Gonzalo García. Antonee Robinson and Timothy Castagne start in the full-back positions, with Calvin Bassey and Jorge Cuenca in central defence.
Chelsea begin with a three-centre-back structure built around Acheampong, Lacroix and Colwill. Malo Gusto and Jorrel Hato provide width around a midfield pairing of Reece James and Roméo Lavia, while Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers support João Pedro in the final third.
Enzo Fernández is available from the bench, but Caicedo is outside the squad. Xabi Alonso said before the match that Caicedo and Marco Palestra had suffered setbacks during the week and were not ready to play.
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Fulham vs Chelsea match details
- Competition: Premier League 2026/27 — Matchweek 1
- Date: Monday, 24 August 2026
- Kick-off: 7:00 PM UTC
- Venue: Craven Cottage, London
- Referee: John Brooks
- VAR: Darren England
- Fulham head coach: Álvaro Arbeloa
- Chelsea head coach: Xabi Alonso
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Fulham vs Chelsea lineups FAQs
Are the Fulham vs Chelsea lineups confirmed?
Yes. Both clubs have named their official starting XIs and substitutes for the Premier League match at Craven Cottage.
Is Enzo Fernández starting for Chelsea?
No. Enzo Fernández is among the Chelsea substitutes.
Is Moisés Caicedo playing against Fulham?
No. Caicedo is not in Chelsea’s matchday squad after a setback during the week.
Who starts up front for Chelsea?
João Pedro starts as Chelsea’s central attacking reference, with Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers supporting him.
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