Chelsea head to Craven Cottage for a mid-week West London derby this Wednesday, January 7, 2026. This marks a pivotal moment for the club as it is expected to be the final game for interim boss Calum McFarlane following the appointment of Liam Rosenior as the new head coach.
The Blues showed great spirit in their last outing, securing a 1-1 draw against Manchester City at the Etihad thanks to a late Enzo Fernández goal. Despite having won only one of their last eight league matches, the squad is revitalized by the return of Moises Caicedo from suspension.
There is further good news as Marc Cucurella, Robert Sanchez, and Wesley Fofana have all returned to training and could feature. With Rosenior watching from the stands, the players will be eager to impress and secure a much-needed win.
Fulham
Fulham enter the derby in high spirits after a dramatic 2-2 draw against Liverpool, where Harrison Reed scored a last-gasp equalizer. Marco Silva’s side has been in solid form, remaining unbeaten in their last five Premier League matches.
The “Cottagers” are currently 11th in the table, just three points behind Chelsea, meaning a win tonight would see them move level with their neighbors. However, Silva must navigate the match without several key players.
Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi, and Samuel Chukwueze are all away at AFCON, while Josh King and Kenny Tete remain sidelined with injuries. Fulham will rely on the creativity of Harry Wilson and the leadership of Raúl Jiménez to lead the line.
Match Details and Kick-off Time
The Fulham v. Chelsea game will kick off at 7:30 PM GMT. For fans in other regions, the match timings are as follows:
- United Kingdom: 7:30 PM GMT
- Central Europe (Spain/France/Italy): 8:30 PM CET
- Egypt / Saudi Arabia (GMT +2/3): 9:30 PM
- United States (Eastern Time): 2:30 PM EST
- India: 1:00 AM IST (Thursday, Jan 8)
The fixture is hosted at Craven Cottage, London, with Peter Bankes confirmed as the match referee.
How to Watch Fulham Vs Chelsea Live
TV Broadcast:
- United Kingdom: Sky Sports Football / Sky Sports Ultra HDR
- Coverage starts at 7:00 PM GMT.
- United States: USA Network / NBC
- Kick-off at 2:30 PM ET / 11:30 AM PT.
- Canada: fuboTV Canada / Fubo Sports Network
- Australia: Stan Sport
- India: Star Sports Select HD2
Online Streaming:
- Sky Go: Available for UK subscribers on laptops, tablets, and mobile devices.
- NOW: Viewers in the UK can access the match via a Day or Month membership.
- Peacock: Fans in the US can stream the match live with a Premium subscription.
- fuboTV / DAZN: Streaming options available for fans in Canada and selected European regions.
Radio Broadcast:
- Live national commentary is available on TalkSport and BBC Radio 5 Live.
- Club-specific audio is available on the Official Chelsea App and Fulham FC App.
