Which two clubs were scheduled to play at 16:30 on Sunday during the 2026–27 Premier League opening weekend?
Answer
Newcastle United and Liverpool
Newcastle United and Liverpool were scheduled to play at 16:30 on Sunday during the 2026–27 Premier League opening weekend.
The match was arranged for Sunday 23 August 2026 at St James’ Park, Newcastle United’s home ground. It was the later of the three Sunday fixtures in the opening Match Round.
Manchester City versus AFC Bournemouth and Brighton & Hove Albion versus Aston Villa were both scheduled for 14:00. Newcastle United versus Liverpool followed at 16:30, before the round concluded with Fulham versus Chelsea on Monday.
The fixture brought together two historically prominent English clubs and was selected for live Sky Sports coverage. Newcastle’s stadium is in Newcastle upon Tyne, while Liverpool’s home ground is Anfield.