Which team held Liverpool to a 2–2 draw at St James’ Park on the 2026–27 opening weekend?

Newcastle United held Liverpool to a 2–2 draw at St James’ Park on the 2026–27 opening weekend.

The match took place on Sunday, 23 August 2026, at Newcastle United’s home stadium. Both sides scored twice, so neither team collected the three points available for a win. Each instead received one point from the opening-weekend encounter.

Newcastle United’s home venue is St James’ Park, one of English football’s most recognisable stadiums. Liverpool were the visitors, making this a different question from the opening-weekend fixtures involving promoted clubs such as Ipswich Town, Hull City and Coventry City.

The draw was also distinct from a goalless result: four goals were scored in total. It should not be confused with Newcastle’s later scheduled matches against other opponents, because the opening-weekend pairing was specifically Newcastle United against Liverpool.