Which match ended 2–2 between Newcastle United and Liverpool during the 2026–27 Premier League opening weekend?

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Newcastle United 2–2 Liverpool was the opening-weekend match that ended level between those clubs.

The fixture was played at St James’ Park on Sunday 23 August 2026. Both sides scored twice, producing one of the round’s two draws and leaving each club with one point.

The match was one of the weekend’s highest-profile fixtures because Newcastle and Liverpool are regular Premier League competitors with a long history of entertaining meetings. Unlike several other first-round games, neither side could turn its chances into a winning margin.

The score should not be confused with Liverpool’s opening-round win-loss records from other seasons or with Newcastle’s later fixtures. In this specific 2026–27 opener, the points were shared at 2–2.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Sept. 2026

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