Fulham host Chelsea at Craven Cottage at 8:00pm West Africa Time on Monday 24 August. The Premier League's official fixture amendment confirms that the west London derby was moved to Monday.
The Champions League play-off second legs follow on Tuesday 25 and Wednesday 26 August. UEFA confirms that the final seven league-phase places will be decided across those two nights.
Tuesday brings Sabah against Hapoel Beer-Sheva, LASK against Celtic and Bodo/Glimt against N.E.C. Wednesday brings AEK Athens against Levski Sofia, Viking against GNK Dinamo, Celje against Slovan Bratislava and Lyon against Fenerbahce. Wait for UEFA confirmation before describing any side as qualified.
The NFF says the third group of referees and assistant referees arrives for medical tests on Monday 24 August, with its fitness test scheduled for Tuesday 25 August and classwork, practicals and tests later in the week.
For Fulham-Chelsea, watch midfield second balls, space behind the full-backs and the timing of bench changes. These are viewing prompts, not lineup claims or a prediction.
