Which two clubs played at the Etihad Stadium on the 2026–27 Premier League opening weekend?
Answer
Manchester City and Bournemouth
Manchester City and Bournemouth played at the Etihad Stadium on the 2026–27 Premier League opening weekend.
The fixture took place on Sunday 23 August 2026, with Manchester City hosting AFC Bournemouth. It was scheduled for a 14:00 BST kick-off and was one of two Sunday matches beginning at that time.
The Etihad Stadium is Manchester City’s home ground. Bournemouth, whose home venue is Dean Court, travelled north for one of the opening round’s first Sunday fixtures.
Manchester City won 2–1. Bournemouth led for much of the match, but Manchester City recovered late, with Marcus Tavernier scoring in the 84th minute and Joško Gvardiol adding a goal in the second-half stoppage time. The comeback gave City three points at home.