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Premier League Matchday One Delivers Nine Winners, One Draw
The first round of the new Premier League season has finished.
Ten matches were played between 20 teams.
Nine games had a winner, while Liverpool and Newcastle drew 2-2.
Arsenal won 3-0 against Coventry to start defending their title.
Hull City surprised Manchester United by winning 2-0.
Brighton had the biggest victory, beating Aston Villa 4-0.
Manchester City came from behind to defeat Bournemouth.
Chelsea beat Fulham 3-2, while Everton, Leeds United and Ipswich Town also won.
Arsenal began their title defence with a 3-0 victory over Coventry at the Emirates Stadium.
Promoted Hull City defeated Manchester United 2-0, while Brentford beat Tottenham Hotspur 3-0.
Brighton recorded the round’s biggest win, defeating Aston Villa 4-0 and moving top of the table.
Manchester City came from behind to beat Bournemouth 2-1, while Ipswich Town edged Sunderland 2-1.
Liverpool drew 2-2 with Newcastle; Leeds United, Everton and Chelsea also won their opening matches.
- Who
- The 20 teams in the English Premier League, including Arsenal, Manchester United, Brighton, Manchester City, Liverpool and Newcastle.
- What
- The complete results of matchday one of the 2026/27 Premier League season.
- Where
- Stadiums across England, including venues in London, Manchester, Newcastle, Brighton and Liverpool.
- When
- Saturday, August 22, and Sunday, August 23, during the opening matchday.
- Why
- The matches were played as the opening fixtures of the 2026/27 English Premier League season.
Key facts
- Season
- English Premier League 2026/27
- Matches played
- 10
- Draws
- 1: Liverpool 2-2 Newcastle
- Most convincing win
- Brighton 4-0 Aston Villa
- Top reported team
- Brighton moved to the top of the points table
- Champions' start
- Arsenal defeated Coventry 3-0
- Biggest upset reported
- Promoted Hull City defeated Manchester United 2-0
Sources
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