What was the score when Ipswich Town played Sunderland in the 2026–27 Premier League opener?

Ipswich Town beat Sunderland 2–1 in the 2026–27 Premier League opener.

The match was played on Saturday, 22 August 2026, as part of the first full day of fixtures. Ipswich Town scored twice and Sunderland scored once, making it one of the opening round’s closest victories. Ipswich therefore began the season with three points, while Sunderland started with a defeat.

Both clubs were among the promoted teams entering the 2026–27 Premier League season. Their meeting created an immediate contest between returning clubs rather than a fixture involving an established Premier League side. That made the match a useful early indicator of how the promoted teams might adapt to the division.

The 2–1 scoreline was different from the other Saturday results. Hull City and Everton won by two goals without conceding, while Leeds United recorded a 1–0 victory. Ipswich’s win was one of the weekend’s matches in which both teams scored.