Fans recall memorable opening-day moments ahead of Premier League fixtures
4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 8:00 AM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
As the 2026-27 Premier League fixture release nears, fans shared memories of memorable opening-day matches. Colin reminisced about a 1984 match at Highbury, while Sal reflected on Chelsea's 4-0 victory over Leeds in 1972-73. Recent recollections included last season's opening win over West Ham. Notable experiences from the past included a thrilling 3-2 loss to Burnley in 2017, marked by two red cards. Fans also recalled Chelsea's return to the Premier League in 1999 with a disappointing 4-0 defeat against Sunderland.
- •Colin cites a 1984 match at Highbury as his best memory.
- •Sal recalls Chelsea's 4-0 win over Leeds in 1972-73.
- •Dave represents last season's win over West Ham as a standout moment.
- •Many fans shared stories of both triumph and disappointment from the past.
- •Chelsea's disappointing 4-0 loss in 1999 still resonates with supporters.
- 8:00 AMYahoo Sports — Poyet's volley and two red cards - fans' opening-day memories
- 7:55 AMYahoo Sports — Excitement under Keane and Bennett's debut - your opening day memories
- 7:42 AMYahoo Sports — Bielsa-ball and Southall's half-time strop - opening-day memories
- 7:40 AMYahoo Sports — Quinn hat-trick and Mabbutt pelters - your opening-day memories
"With the countdown to the 2026-27 Premier League fixture release well and truly on, we asked for your stories of opening-day games - both good and bad - that have stuck in your minds most. Colin: The best opening day fixture was in 1984 away at Highbury. Sal: Chelsea v Leeds United on the opening day of the 1972-73 season, with the first rebuilds of the stands meaning the new stand was closed.
"With the countdown to the 2026-27 Premier League fixture release well and truly on, we asked for your stories of opening-day games - both good and bad - that have stuck in your minds most. Beating Chelsea 3-2 and 2-1 on consecutive opening days in 1997 and 1998 was also fun. Dion Dublin and Hucks [Darren Huckerby] ripped them apart.
"With the countdown to the 2026-27 Premier League fixture release well and truly on, we asked for your stories of opening-day games - both good and bad - that have stuck in your minds most. Dave: Is anyone going to provide a comment that isn't that opening day win against Stoke? Marcelo Bielsa-ball had landed.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 8:00 AMPoyet's volley and two red cards - fans' opening-day memories
With the countdown to the 2026-27 Premier League fixture release well and truly on, we asked for your stories of opening-day games - both good and bad - that have stuck in your minds most. Colin: The best opening day fixture was in 1984 away at Highbury. Sal: Chelsea v Leeds United on the opening day of the 1972-73 season, with the first rebuilds of the stands meaning the new stand was closed.
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 7:55 AMExcitement under Keane and Bennett's debut - your opening day memories
With the countdown to the 2026-27 Premier League fixture release well and truly on, we asked for your stories of opening-day games - both good and bad - that have stuck in your minds most. Dave: Last season's opening day win over West Ham will live long in the memory. Chris: The best opening day was in 1984.
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 7:42 AMBielsa-ball and Southall's half-time strop - opening-day memories
With the countdown to the 2026-27 Premier League fixture release well and truly on, we asked for your stories of opening-day games - both good and bad - that have stuck in your minds most. Dave: Is anyone going to provide a comment that isn't that opening day win against Stoke? Marcelo Bielsa-ball had landed.
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 7:40 AMQuinn hat-trick and Mabbutt pelters - your opening-day memories
With the countdown to the 2026-27 Premier League fixture release well and truly on, we asked for your stories of opening-day games - both good and bad - that have stuck in your minds most. Beating Chelsea 3-2 and 2-1 on consecutive opening days in 1997 and 1998 was also fun. Dion Dublin and Hucks [Darren Huckerby] ripped them apart.
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