Which match was the first Saturday fixture of the 2026–27 Premier League season?

Hull City versus Manchester United was the first Saturday fixture of the 2026–27 Premier League season.

The match was scheduled for 12:30 BST on Saturday, 22 August 2026, at Hull City’s MKM Stadium. It followed Arsenal’s Friday-night opener against Coventry City and began the main Saturday programme.

Hull won 2–0, making the early kickoff especially memorable for the returning top-flight club. Manchester United were unable to score, while Hull collected three points and a clean sheet in front of their home supporters.

The fixture should not be confused with Ipswich Town versus Sunderland, which was also played on Saturday but later in the day. The opening weekend continued with further Saturday matches involving Nottingham Forest, Everton, Brentford and Tottenham Hotspur.