What was the only drawn match of the 2026–27 Premier League opening weekend?
Answer
Newcastle United 2–2 Liverpool
Newcastle United’s 2–2 draw with Liverpool was the only drawn match of the 2026–27 Premier League opening weekend.
The match took place at Newcastle’s home ground on Sunday 23 August 2026. Both clubs earned one point, while the other nine opening-round fixtures produced a winner and a loser.
The result left Newcastle and Liverpool level on points and with identical goal differences after one game. A 2–2 scoreline also meant the fixture produced four goals, making it one of the most eventful matches in the opening round.
The game was the final Sunday fixture, following Manchester City versus Bournemouth and Brighton versus Aston Villa. It preceded the Monday meeting between Fulham and Chelsea, which completed the first match round.