Dominik Szoboszlai scored the last-gasp penalty that earned Liverpool a 2–2 draw at Newcastle in the 2026–27 opener.
Liverpool played Newcastle United at St James’ Park on 23 August 2026. Newcastle appeared set to win after Joe Willock put them ahead in the second half, but Liverpool received a penalty deep into stoppage time. Szoboszlai converted it in the ninth minute of added time.
The goal gave Liverpool a point in Andoni Iraola’s first Premier League match as the club’s manager. Newcastle were beginning the Matthias Jaissle era, so both teams were starting new managerial chapters in a high-profile fixture.
The match finished 2–2 and became one of the round’s most dramatic games. It also showed why stoppage time can radically change a result: Newcastle were moments from three points before Szoboszlai’s penalty rescued Liverpool.