Monday, 24 August 2026 at 20:00 · Craven Cottage
A snapshot of Who2Win support when voting closed — 1,386 votes across 46 countries.
Fulham 2–3 Chelsea: A Derby That Had Everything
Chelsea came out of the traps at Craven Cottage at ridiculous speed, taking the lead after just 32 seconds through João Pedro. But rather than turning into a comfortable Chelsea victory, the opening-day London derby became a five-goal contest that kept swinging between the two sides.
Chelsea carried Who2Win support 56%–44% across 46 countries.
Final continental breakdown for Fulham vs Chelsea.
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Chelsea have long held the upper hand in this derby historically, but Craven Cottage matches are notoriously tight. Fulham's recent home wins over their neighbours are still talked about across the Thames.
The result gives Chelsea and Xabi Alonso a winning start, while Fulham can take plenty of encouragement from pushing their London rivals all the way. For Who2Win, the result also closes Gameweek 1 — but the bigger question remains: who did football fans WANT to win?
Chelsea led the fan vote with 56% of the 1,387 ballots cast, while Fulham received 44%. The 12-point margin showed a clear preference for Chelsea, although Fulham still attracted a substantial share of support.
Fulham’s strongest backing came from Ireland, Nigeria, Egypt, the Netherlands and mainland China. Chelsea drew their strongest support from the United Kingdom, United States, Mexico, Spain and India. The spread highlights both clubs’ international appeal, with Chelsea favoured across several major football markets and Fulham attracting notable support across Europe, Africa and Asia.
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Backing the visitors. They travel better than people give them credit for.
As a neutral I just want goals. Whoever gives us that gets my vote.