Which promoted team played Sunderland in its first 2026–27 Premier League match?

Ipswich Town played Sunderland in its first 2026–27 Premier League match.

The fixture took place on Saturday 22 August 2026, with Ipswich hosting Sunderland. Ipswich had returned to the Premier League after a one-year absence, while Sunderland were also among the clubs promoted to the division.

Ipswich won 2–1, making the match an all-promoted-team contest. The result gave Ipswich three points immediately after its return to the top flight and left Sunderland without a point from their first game.

The fixture can be confused with Hull City versus Manchester United or Arsenal versus Coventry City, which also featured promoted clubs during the opening round. The three promoted teams were Coventry City, Ipswich Town and Hull City.