Which club hosted Liverpool on Sunday in the 2026–27 Premier League opening round?

Newcastle United hosted Liverpool on Sunday in the 2026–27 Premier League opening round.

The fixture was scheduled for Sunday, 23 August 2026, at St James’ Park. It was the late Sunday match in the opening round, following Brighton & Hove Albion versus Aston Villa and Manchester City versus Bournemouth.

The game also marked a new managerial chapter for Newcastle. Matthias Jaissle had been appointed the club’s head coach shortly before the season began, replacing Eddie Howe. Liverpool likewise entered the season with Andoni Iraola as their new head coach.

Newcastle versus Liverpool was the only opening-round fixture involving two established Premier League clubs from outside the promoted group in that particular Sunday headline match. Fulham versus Chelsea, the round’s final game, was played on Monday.