Crystal Palace came from behind twice to beat Fulham 3-2 at Craven Cottage, with new signing Ben Chilwell scoring a dramatic winner on his debut appearance off the bench. The result gave incoming Palace manager Pierre Sage his first victory in charge, while Fulham's new boss Álvaro Arbeloa suffered a painful start, leaving his side pointless after three matches and hearing boos from some home supporters at full time.

Fulham twice took the lead through an impressive Josh King, watched by England manager Thomas Tuchel, and César Palacios, but were pegged back on both occasions by Tyrick Mitchell, whose second equaliser came in unusual circumstances. Chilwell, signed on deadline day from Strasbourg having previously helped Palace win the FA Cup, then volleyed home the decisive goal after coming on as a substitute. The win extended Palace's strong recent record at this fixture, having now taken maximum points from their last four visits to west London and won there three times in 2025 under former manager Oliver Glasner.