Ipswich Town played its first Premier League match back against Sunderland in 2026–27 Matchweek 1.
Ipswich hosted Sunderland at Portman Road on Saturday 22 August 2026. The fixture marked Ipswich’s return to the Premier League after a one-season absence, following promotion from the Championship.
The promoted clubs in the 2026–27 Premier League were Coventry City, Ipswich Town and Hull City. Their routes back to the top flight differed: Coventry and Hull had longer absences, while Ipswich returned after only one season away.
A frequent mix-up is to associate Sunderland with Hull because both were involved in Saturday fixtures. Ipswich–Sunderland was the match specifically described as Ipswich’s first game back in the Premier League.