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At 18:30 on August 30, Stamford Bridge will be buzzing with the London derby between Chelsea and Fulham in the 3rd round of the 2025/2026 Premier League. Following a spectacular 5-1 win over West Ham, Chelsea, led by coach Enzo Maresca, aims to continue their winning streak, while Fulham, unbeaten so far, face a tough test away from home.
Chelsea enters this game brimming with confidence. After a goalless draw against Crystal Palace in round 1, "The Blues" demonstrated their fearsome attacking strength by crushing West Ham 5-1 despite trailing initially. This reflects the ruthless and efficient style coach Maresca has instilled, helping Chelsea win 10 out of their last 12 matches in all competitions, including the FIFA Club World Cup. The home ground advantage further strengthens their belief, as Chelsea has never failed to win both of their opening home games in the Premier League since the 2002/2003 season. However, the Blues face a significant blow with midfielder Cole Palmer almost certain to miss the match due to a groin injury. Along with the absences of Mykhaylo Mudryk, Levi Colwill, Benoit Badiashile, Romeo Lavia, and Omari Kellyman, Chelsea must depend on players like Joao Pedro—who recently scored his first Premier League goal—and young prospect Estevao Willian, who set a record as the youngest Chelsea player to assist in the league.
On the other hand, Fulham maintain their unbeaten streak with two 1-1 draws against Brighton and Manchester United. Although the draw against the "Red Devils" was partly lucky due to a missed penalty by the opponent, Marco Silva’s team’s fighting spirit is undeniable. Their 2-0 victory over Bristol City in the Carabao Cup midweek adds further motivation for the "Cottagers." However, Fulham's major weakness lies in their away defense, having failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 9 Premier League away matches. Harry Wilson is the only injury concern, but his condition is not serious, allowing Fulham to field a nearly full-strength squad.
Head-to-head history heavily favors Chelsea, with only an 8.3% loss rate against Fulham in the Premier League—the lowest loss percentage between two teams who have met at least 20 times. Although Fulham shocked the home crowd with a 2-1 win at Stamford Bridge last season, they have never won there consecutively. With current form and home support, Chelsea is expected to dominate and win, although Fulham’s solid defense might cause some difficulties.
Chelsea: Sanchez; Gusto, Adarabioyo, Chalobah, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Estevao, Pedro, Neto; Delap
Fulham: Leno; Tete, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson; Berge, Lukic; Iwobi, King, Smith Rowe; Muniz