Ipswich Town won 2–1 against Sunderland in the 2026–27 Premier League opening round.
The match was played on Saturday, 22 August 2026. Ipswich Town therefore began the campaign with three points, while Sunderland started with a defeat after scoring once away from home.
Both clubs were among the teams involved in the early-season promotion and relegation storylines. Ipswich had returned to the Premier League after a one-season absence, while Sunderland were also competing in the division after promotion from the Championship.
The one-goal result was closer than several other opening-weekend matches, including Brighton’s 4–0 victory over Aston Villa and Brentford’s 3–0 win against Tottenham. Ipswich’s two goals were enough to secure the points despite Sunderland’s reply.