Chelsea’s 2026/27 Premier League fixture list has been revealed, with the Blues starting their season off with a London derby against Fulham.
Xabi Alonso will likely take on Alvaro Arbeloa at Craven Cottage, with him being the man who replaced him at Real Madrid last season.
Following this, the first game at Stamford Bridge will see Brighton visit, before the Blues face their first major test away to defending champions Arsenal on matchday three.
CHELSEA’S FIXTURES ARE ANNOUNCED!
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Chelsea full fixtures 2026/27
One criticism that was frequently fired at the likes of Enzo Maresca was his inability to beat the very best teams in the league, and Alonso will get just two league games before he is judged on the same parameters.
The rest of the first six games will be made up of games at Stamford Bridge against recently-promoted Hull City and Bournemouth, with a trip to Brentford sandwiched in between them.
Tough finishes to the season have been a common theme for the Blues over the last few campaigns, and that will continue in the 2026/27 campaign.
Chelsea will face Manchester City, Liverpool and Tottenham in a row, before ending the season with games against Everton, Bournemouth and Brentford.
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When it comes to notable games, the Boxing Day fixture is always one that supporters get excited by, and it will come with a lot more intrigue this season.
The Blues will travel to Championship winners Coventry City, meaning they will be making the trip to face Frank Lampard at a crucial time of the season.
Chelsea have been defeated 2-1 at home in their last two Boxing Day fixtures, which have normally been the catalyst for the season falling apart.
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