Which two promoted clubs won their first matches during the 2026–27 Premier League opening weekend?

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Hull City and Ipswich Town were the two promoted clubs that won their first matches during the 2026–27 Premier League opening weekend.

Hull City beat Manchester United 2–0 at home, while Ipswich Town defeated Sunderland 2–1 at Portman Road. Both victories came on Saturday, 22 August 2026.

Coventry City were the other promoted club, but they lost 3–0 away to Arsenal in the opening match. The three promoted teams therefore had two wins and one defeat after the first round.

Hull had returned to the top flight after nine years, while Ipswich were back after a one-year absence. Their successes continued a notable opening-weekend pattern in which two newly promoted teams won immediately.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Oct. 2026

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