Ipswich Town played Sunderland in its first Premier League match back during the 2026–27 opening weekend.
The match was held on Saturday 22 August 2026, when Ipswich hosted Sunderland in one of three fixtures scheduled for a 15:00 kick-off. Ipswich had returned to the top flight after a one-year absence.
Ipswich won 2–1, giving the club three points in its opening match. Sunderland scored once but could not prevent the home side from beginning its return with victory.
The fixture was one of several opening-weekend games involving promoted clubs. Coventry City, Hull City and Ipswich Town were the three teams promoted into the 2026–27 Premier League, replacing the relegated sides from the previous season.