What was the score in Newcastle United’s opening-round match against Liverpool in 2026–27?

Newcastle United drew 2–2 with Liverpool in their 2026–27 Premier League opening-round match.

The fixture was played at St James’ Park on Sunday 23 August 2026, with kick-off at 16:30 BST. It was the late Sunday match in the first round and ended with both clubs taking one point.

Newcastle entered the season under new head coach Matthias Jaissle, who had been appointed shortly before the campaign began. Liverpool also had a new manager, Andoni Iraola, after Arne Slot’s departure at the end of the previous season.

The match was therefore notable beyond its score: both clubs were beginning new managerial eras in a high-profile fixture. The 2–2 result should not be confused with Newcastle’s 2–1 opening-round win over Hull City in another season’s fixture list.