Ipswich Town scored a 90th-minute winner on the 2026–27 Premier League opening weekend. Jack Clarke’s late goal gave Ipswich a 2–1 home victory over Sunderland on 22 August 2026.
The result marked Ipswich’s return to the Premier League after promotion. Clarke was especially notable because he had previously played for Sunderland, making his decisive goal against his former club a prominent storyline from the opening Saturday.
Ipswich were one of three promoted clubs in the 2026–27 Premier League, alongside Coventry City and Hull City. Coventry lost 3–0 to Arsenal, while Hull defeated Manchester United 2–0. Ipswich therefore joined Hull among the promoted sides to win their first match.
The phrase “90th-minute winner” refers to the goal that put Ipswich ahead for good. It does not mean the match ended exactly at 90 minutes; stoppage time was still played after Clarke’s strike.