What was the result of Manchester City’s opening-round match against Bournemouth in 2026–27?
Answer
Manchester City 2–1 Bournemouth
Manchester City beat Bournemouth 2–1 in the 2026–27 Premier League opening round.
The match was played at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, 23 August 2026. Bournemouth scored first, but Manchester City recovered to win by two goals to one, taking three points in their first league match of the campaign.
The fixture was one of two matches beginning at 14:00 UK time on the Sunday. Brighton & Hove Albion played Aston Villa in the other match and won 4–0.
This result is often mixed up with Brighton’s four-goal victory or with the 2–2 draw between Newcastle United and Liverpool. Manchester City’s match was not a draw, and Bournemouth scored once rather than being held scoreless.