Chelsea return to action on Wednesday night as they make the short trip across west London to face Fulham at Craven Cottage, marking the Blues’ first fixture since the appointment of Liam Rosenior as head coach.
How to watch Fulham v Chelsea
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Fulham v Chelsea kick off time
Fulham v Chelsea will take place at Craven Cottage on Wednesday 7 January, with kick off scheduled for 19:30 GMT.
Fulham come into the derby in decent form, having extended their unbeaten run to four Premier League matches on Sunday. It took a dramatic finale for Marco Silva’s side to secure a point against Liverpool, with Harrison Reed producing a stunning 97th minute strike after conceding late to make it 2-2.
Despite that resilience, Fulham have slipped into the bottom half of the Premier League table, although they remain just three points adrift of the top six, highlighting how tight the division has become.
Extending their unbeaten run to five games may prove challenging, particularly given recent derby struggles at home.
The Cottagers have lost five of their last seven London derbies at Craven Cottage and have won only one of their last six meetings with Chelsea. Their matches have been open affairs too, with both teams scoring in 12 of Fulham’s 20 league games so far.
Chelsea’s build up to the fixture has been eventful. The Blues began 2026 with Enzo Maresca departing the club, with Calum McFarlane stepping in as caretaker for Sunday night’s trip to Manchester City. Chelsea came away with a valuable point thanks to a stoppage time equaliser from Enzo Fernandez in a 1-1 draw.
Rosenior was confirmed as the new head coach on Tuesday, though he will not be in the dugout for this match, with McFarlane set to take charge once again before Rosenior formally begins work with the squad.
Chelsea’s recent form has been concerning, with the Blues winless in their last four matches and recording just two victories from their past ten games in all competitions.
A visit to Craven Cottage may offer an opportunity to halt that run. Chelsea are unbeaten in their last nine London derby matches in all competitions, winning five and drawing four, a record that could provide confidence despite their wider struggles.
With both sides coming off dramatic late equalisers and Chelsea beginning a new era behind the scenes, Wednesday night’s west London derby promises intensity, goals and significance at both ends of the Premier League table.
