Which match was scheduled for 16:30 on Sunday 23 August during the 2026–27 Premier League opening round?
Answer
Newcastle United versus Liverpool
Newcastle United versus Liverpool was scheduled for 16:30 on Sunday 23 August during the 2026–27 Premier League opening round.
The fixture was played at St James’ Park, with Newcastle United as the home team. It was the later of the three Sunday matches in Match Round 1 and followed the two 14:00 fixtures involving Manchester City, Bournemouth, Brighton and Aston Villa.
The game brought together two clubs with long histories in English football. Newcastle’s home ground is one of the most recognisable stadiums in the Premier League, while Liverpool entered the new season under a new manager after a summer change in the dugout.
The opening round concluded the following evening with Fulham versus Chelsea. Because that Monday fixture came later, Newcastle versus Liverpool was not the final match of Match Round 1, although it was the final Sunday game.
Kick-off times can change because of broadcasting and European competition commitments. The published opening-weekend schedule, however, listed this match for 16:30 on the Sunday.