Chelsea vs Fulham: João Pedro scores his 2nd goal of the season in 2-0 victory

João Pedro scored his second goal for Chelsea in a 2-0 victory over Fulham, marking Chelsea’s first home win of the 2025/26 Premier League season.

Joao Pedro scored again for Chelsea

João Pedro scored his second goal of the 2025/26 Premier League season when Chelsea demolished Fulham 2-0 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, 30 April.

In the London derby, the Blues recorded their first home win of the new campaign. Pedro netted the first goal late in the first half. Enzo Fernandez scored the second goal from the penalty spot.

João Pedro scored his second goal of the season against Fulham. Image: @joaopedro_30/Instagram

The Brazilian forward got his first goal of the new campaign against West Ham. Pedro has been in hot form for Chelsea since joining the club in July. The Club World Cup champions signed the 23-year-old from Brighton in a deal worth up to £60m.

Chelsea Play Goalless Draw in First Match of the Season

On matchday one, Enzo Maresca’s players played a goalless draw against Crystal Palace in their first home match of the season. On the road, Maresca’s side redeemed themselves and demolished West Ham 5-1 on 22 August, a showdown in which João Pedro announced his arrival.

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Has Fulham Won in the 2025/26 Premier League Season?

Fulham has not had the best start in the new campaign. In their season opener, the Cottagers drew 1-1 with Brighton on 16 August. They also held Pep Guardiola’s team, Manchester City, to a 1-1 stalemate on 24 August.

They’re still searching for their first three points of the season. A win in the derby would have been a dream first Premier League victory for Fulham.

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Chelsea vs Fulham: Last Two Matches

Fulham lost 2-1 to Chelsea on 20 March. Tyrique George and Pedro Neto scored for Chelsea in the second half of the exciting derby. Alex Iwobi had put Fulham in the lead in the first half.

On 26 December 2024, Chelsea lost 2-1 to Fulham at Stamford Bridge. Cole Palmer scored the only goal for Chelsea in the first half. Harry Wilson equalised for the visitors in the second half, and Rodrigo Muniz broke Chelsea’s hearts when he scored a winner in injury time.

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