Which teams played the late Sunday match in the 2026–27 Premier League opening round?
Answer
Newcastle United and Liverpool
Newcastle United and Liverpool played the late Sunday match in the 2026–27 Premier League opening round.
The match was scheduled for Sunday 23 August 2026 at 16:30. Newcastle United hosted Liverpool at St James’ Park in one of the round’s most prominent fixtures.
The match followed the simultaneous 14:00 games between Manchester City and Bournemouth and between Brighton & Hove Albion and Aston Villa. It was the final Premier League match played on Sunday during the opening round.
The round did not finish until Monday 24 August, when Fulham hosted Chelsea. This spread the opening fixtures across four calendar days, from Friday 21 August through Monday 24 August.