Which team played Liverpool on Sunday in the 2026–27 Premier League opening round?
Answer
Newcastle United
Newcastle United played Liverpool on Sunday in the 2026–27 Premier League opening round.
The fixture was held at St James’ Park on 23 August 2026 and was the latest Sunday match in the opening round. Newcastle and Liverpool drew 2–2, so each side began the season with one point.
The match formed part of a three-game Sunday schedule. Manchester City hosted Bournemouth earlier in the day, while Brighton & Hove Albion hosted Aston Villa in another simultaneous fixture.
A frequent source of confusion is the venue and team order: Newcastle were the home side and Liverpool were the visitors. The match was not played at Anfield, and it was separate from the Saturday fixture between Brentford and Tottenham Hotspur.