What was the score when Arsenal hosted Coventry City in the 2026–27 Premier League opener?
Answer
Arsenal won 3–0
Arsenal beat Coventry City 3–0 in the 2026–27 Premier League opener.
The match was played at Emirates Stadium on Friday 21 August 2026. Arsenal entered the campaign as defending champions, while Coventry City were newly promoted to the Premier League after returning to England’s top division following a 25-year absence.
The fixture was the first match of the season and began at 20:00 BST. It was also one of three opening-round matches involving promoted clubs: Ipswich Town hosted Sunderland, and Hull City hosted Manchester United. The result gave Arsenal three points without conceding, while Coventry began their first top-flight campaign in a quarter-century with a defeat.
This score should not be confused with Brighton & Hove Albion’s 4–0 victory over Aston Villa, which was the largest home win of the opening weekend. Arsenal’s 3–0 result was one of several clean-sheet victories in the opening round.