The 2026-27 Premier League season is underway, and the opening results have already given supporters plenty to talk about. Matchweek 1 produced goals, late drama and at least one result that few people expected. Arsenal started with a clean sheet and three points, Hull City delivered a memorable upset, and Ipswich Town celebrated a winner deep into the game. For supporters of every club involved, the opening weekend was a reminder of why the Premier League is so widely followed. With the first table taking shape, here is a game-by-game look at the Premiership season so far.
The Opening Weekend at a Glance
The new season began with a busy Saturday of Premier League football, and the league’s own coverage marked the occasion with an ‘It’s All Here’ campaign for the return of the competition. Five games were on the Saturday schedule, with live coverage running across the action. Early in the afternoon, three of those fixtures were already underway when the biggest headline of the day arrived: Hull City had stunned Manchester United. As the afternoon developed, wins for Ipswich Town, Leeds United and Everton were also confirmed, while Brentford and Tottenham went head to head in a game covered with predictions, fan reaction, score updates and match stats.
The first matchweek blog on the official Premier League site also kept supporters up to date with the build-up to the round, including the reminder to pick Fantasy teams before kick-off.
The early table already has talking points in every position. Arsenal lead after one game, Hull City sit close behind, and the rest of the division is still finding its rhythm. With more fixtures still to be completed in the round, the standings will keep shifting before the full matchweek is done.
Premiership Game by Game: The Key Opening Results
The opening round has been covered from every angle by the league’s official channels and the major broadcasters. Here is the detail on the results that have shaped the start of the season.
Arsenal Make an Early Statement
Arsenal were one of the teams everyone was watching after the first full round of results, and they delivered in style. Their opening fixture ended in a 3-0 win, with three goals scored and a clean sheet at the other end. The result put the club at the top of the early Premier League table, level on points with Hull City but ahead on goal difference.
It is far too soon to draw big conclusions from a single fixture, but a three-goal margin and a clean sheet is about as solid a start as any club could ask for. It also gives the squad a platform to build on in the weeks ahead.
Hull City Stun Manchester United
The standout result of the opening weekend belonged to Hull City. Their 2-0 victory over Manchester United was the story of the day, with BBC Sport leading its Saturday coverage with the news that Hull had stunned the visitors. For Hull, it means three points, two goals scored, and none conceded, and it places the club second in the early standings, only behind Arsenal on goal difference.
For Manchester United, it is a difficult start and a reminder that there are no easy fixtures in the Premier League. Opening day surprises have always been part of the competition’s history, and this one will be remembered for some time.
Ipswich Town Leave It Late Against Sunderland
Ipswich Town produced one of the most dramatic moments of the round with a winner against Sunderland in the 90th minute. The goal came from Jack Clarke, who secured all three points for his side. The Premier League’s official account summed it up neatly, describing Ipswich as back in the Premier League with a bang.
Late winners are the kind of moments that can define a season. For Ipswich, the result is a major confidence boost. A winner so late in the game also says plenty about the fitness and mentality of the squad. For Sunderland, there will be frustration at how close they came to earning something from the game.
Wins for Leeds and Everton
Leeds United and Everton also started the 2026-27 campaign with a victory, joining Hull and Ipswich in the winners’ list from the opening Saturday. The BBC’s round-up of the day’s action grouped Hull, Ipswich, Leeds and Everton together as the day’s winners, which underlines how competitive the opening weekend turned out to be.
Full scorelines for those fixtures are available through the official Premier League website and the major sports broadcasters. Neither side will want to get carried away after one result, but starting the season with three points is always better than chasing the game early. It gives both managers breathing room as the fixture list builds up.
Brentford v Tottenham: A Fixture to Follow
The opening round also featured Brentford against Tottenham, a fixture that drew plenty of attention during the Saturday action. The BBC’s live coverage included predictions, fan reaction, score updates and match stats, making it one of the most followed games of the afternoon.
Anyone looking for the final score and key statistics from Brentford v Tottenham should check the official Premier League website or the BBC Sport live page, where the full match data is collected in one place. As with every fixture in this round, the result will feed directly into the early standings.
What the Opening Results Tell Us
A few early patterns stand out. The first is that clean sheets are valuable. Arsenal and Hull both built their wins on solid defensive foundations, which is exactly the kind of platform that carries teams through a long season. The second is that late goals matter. Ipswich’s 90th-minute winner turned one point into three, and moments like that can shape an entire campaign.
The third pattern is that the Premier League remains fiercely competitive. The opening Saturday produced a genuine shock and several close contests, and there is no obvious reason to expect that to change. Goal difference may feel like a minor detail after one round, but the early table already uses it to separate the teams level on points. The league has been the top level of English football since it was founded on 20 February 1992, and it still has the ability to surprise.
How to Keep Up With the Season
There are plenty of ways to follow the 2026-27 Premier League season. The official Premier League website is the home of the latest news, fixtures, scores and results, and it also carries features and matchweek content. Early in the season, it even offered supporters the chance to win a signed Erling Haaland jersey.
Sky Sports and ESPN both publish full tables for the current campaign, with every club’s played, won, drawn and lost record in one place. BBC Sport provides live blogs that combine predictions, fan reaction, score updates and match stats, which makes it a strong choice on a busy matchday. The official matchweek blog also reminded Fantasy managers to select their squads before the 18:30 BST deadline. Between the official channels, the broadcasters and the sports news sites, it is possible to follow every result of the season from anywhere in the UK. One naming point is worth clearing up too: rugby union fans looking for Premiership Rugby news, fixtures and ticketing information should visit the official Premiership Rugby website, which covers the club game separately from the football league.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is top of the Premier League after the opening results?
Arsenal lead the way after the opening round of the 2026-27 season. They won their first game 3-0, keeping a clean sheet, and they sit above Hull City on goal difference. Hull also have three points after their 2-0 win over Manchester United. The early standings were published by Sky Sports and updated on 22 August at 2:25pm.
Where can I find the latest Premiership results and tables?
The official Premier League website carries all the latest news, fixtures, scores and results from the 2026-27 season. Sky Sports and ESPN both provide full league tables with each team’s played, won, drawn and lost record. BBC Sport offers live coverage that includes score updates, predictions, fan reaction and match stats throughout each matchweek.
Which teams won their opening game of the season?
The confirmed winners from the opening Saturday include Arsenal, Hull City, Ipswich Town, Leeds United and Everton. Ipswich beat Sunderland with a Jack Clarke goal in the 90th minute, while Hull beat Manchester United 2-0. Arsenal won 3-0, and Brentford and Tottenham also met in a game covered with live score updates and fan reaction.