Ipswich Town hosts Sunderland on Premier League opening weekend
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 6:10 AM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Ipswich Town faces Sunderland at Portman Road on August 22 in the Premier League's opening match. Ipswich last defeated 1. FC Union Berlin 4-2 in pre-season, while Sunderland won 2-1 against Rennes. Historically, Ipswich has a slight edge in head-to-head meetings, winning 25 of their 58 encounters. The last match between these clubs saw Ipswich winning 2-1.
- •Ipswich Town hosts Sunderland at Portman Road.
- •Match occurs on August 22, 2026.
- •Ipswich last won against Union Berlin, 4-2.
- •Sunderland's recent victory was 2-1 against Rennes.
- •Ipswich holds a 25-24 edge in all-time matchups.
- 6:10 AMYahoo Sports — Ipswich Town vs Sunderland – Match preview and team news
- 5:05 AMYahoo Sports — Sunderland XI vs Ipswich Town – Predicted lineup and team news
- 2:05 PMYahoo Sports — PREVIEW | Ipswich Town vs Sunderland: team news, lineups, predictions (Premier League 22/08)
"Sunderland is set to start their new season of Premier League with a match against Ipswich Town on Saturday at the Portman Road.Sunderland comes into the season riding a wave of confidence after achie...
"Ipswich Town host Sunderland this Saturday at the Portman Road on Match Day one of the Premier League. Ipswich Town mark their 28th participation in the competition, whilst Sunderland go into their 88...
"Ipswich Town return to the Premier League at the first attempt on Saturday afternoon, hosting a Sunderland side who defied every expectation on their own return to the top flight last season.Gary O’...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 6:10 AMIpswich Town vs Sunderland – Match preview and team news
Ipswich Town return to the Premier League at the first attempt on Saturday afternoon, hosting a Sunderland side who defied every expectation on their own return to the top flight last season.Gary O’...
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 5:05 AMSunderland XI vs Ipswich Town – Predicted lineup and team news
Sunderland is set to start their new season of Premier League with a match against Ipswich Town on Saturday at the Portman Road.Sunderland comes into the season riding a wave of confidence after achie...
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 2:05 PMPREVIEW | Ipswich Town vs Sunderland: team news, lineups, predictions (Premier League 22/08)
Ipswich Town host Sunderland this Saturday at the Portman Road on Match Day one of the Premier League. Ipswich Town mark their 28th participation in the competition, whilst Sunderland go into their 88...
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