What was the result of Ipswich Town’s opening 2026–27 Premier League match?

Ipswich Town beat Sunderland 2–1 in their opening 2026–27 Premier League match.

The match was played at Portman Road on Saturday, 22 August 2026. Ipswich returned to the Premier League after a one-year absence, while Sunderland were also beginning a new top-flight campaign.

Ipswich’s victory was one of two opening-weekend wins by promoted clubs. Hull City also won, defeating Manchester United 2–0. Coventry City, the third promoted side, lost 3–0 to Arsenal in the Friday opener.

The result left Ipswich with three points and a positive goal difference after the first round. It is easy to confuse the score with Newcastle United’s 2–2 draw against Liverpool or Manchester City’s 2–1 win over Bournemouth, but Ipswich’s match was the round’s other promoted-team victory.