Ipswich Town beat Sunderland 2–1 on the first weekend of the 2026–27 Premier League.
The match was played at Portman Road on Saturday, 22 August 2026. Ipswich were returning to the Premier League after a one-year absence, while Sunderland were also competing in the division after promotion from the Championship.
Ipswich’s victory was one of two opening-weekend wins by promoted clubs. Hull City defeated Manchester United 2–0, while Coventry City lost 3–0 to defending champions Arsenal. The three promoted teams therefore produced two wins and one defeat in the first round.
The 2–1 scoreline gave Ipswich a one-goal positive goal difference. It also meant that the promoted side started above Sunderland in the early table after the first round.