Which two clubs drew 2–2 in the headline Sunday match of the 2026–27 Premier League opener?
Answer
Newcastle United and Liverpool
Newcastle United and Liverpool drew 2–2 in the headline Sunday match of the 2026–27 Premier League opener.
The match was played at Newcastle’s home ground on Sunday 23 August 2026. Each team scored twice, so both clubs began the season with one point rather than a victory.
The fixture was one of the most prominent games in the opening round because it paired two historically successful English clubs. It was scheduled after the afternoon matches involving Manchester City, Bournemouth, Brighton and Aston Villa, and formed the late Sunday game in the round.
The 2–2 scoreline can be confused with the opening-weekend draw-free results elsewhere in the schedule. Manchester City defeated Bournemouth 2–1, while Chelsea won 3–2 away at Fulham on Monday. Newcastle and Liverpool were the only teams to share all four goals in a draw during the opening round.