Liverpool, managed by Andoni Iraola, drew with Newcastle United in the 2026–27 Premier League opening round.
Liverpool travelled to St James’ Park for the Sunday 23 August fixture. The match finished 2–2, giving both teams one point in the first league table of the campaign.
Iraola began the season as Liverpool’s manager after previously managing Bournemouth. That managerial connection can create confusion because Bournemouth also played on the opening Sunday, hosting Manchester City in a separate fixture that City won 2–1.
The result was one of the opening round’s most notable draws because it involved two established Premier League clubs and produced four goals. Liverpool’s opponent was Newcastle United, not Bournemouth, despite Iraola’s previous association with Bournemouth.