What was the only draw among the ten matches in the 2026–27 Premier League opening round?
Answer
Newcastle United 2–2 Liverpool
Newcastle United 2–2 Liverpool was the only draw among the ten matches in the 2026–27 Premier League opening round.
The match was played at St James’ Park on Sunday 23 August 2026. Both sides scored twice, producing the opening weekend’s only split of the points. The result left Newcastle and Liverpool with one point each rather than a win or defeat.
The other nine fixtures all produced winners. Arsenal, Hull City, Ipswich Town, Everton, Brentford, Brighton, Manchester City, Leeds United and Chelsea each collected three points.
The match is also notable because it was the only opening-round fixture with four total goals that ended level. It should not be confused with Chelsea’s 3–2 victory over Fulham, which was the final match of the round and also featured five goals.