Sunderland anticipates fixtures as memorable Premier League opening days recalled
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 5:00 AM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Sunderland fans await the announcement of their opening-day fixture for the upcoming 2026/27 Premier League season. Last season, Sunderland celebrated their return to the top flight with a 3-0 victory over West Ham on August 16, 2025. Historical performances on opening days have varied significantly, from a 2-1 loss to Manchester City in the 2016/17 season to disappointing defeats against Charlton and Chelsea in previous years. Contributors share personal memories of standout moments in Sunderland’s opening-day history, highlighting both positive and negative experiences. Fans look for another successful start in the upcoming season.
- •Sunderland celebrates 3-0 win over West Ham in 2025 season opener.
- •Fans await the fixture release for the 2026/27 season.
- •Historical opening day results highlight a mix of successes and failures.
- •Contributors share memories from different seasons' opening matches.
- 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — Opening Day Dreams: Sunderland’s Best and Worst Premier League Starts
"Who will the Black Cats face on opening day? As fixture release day arrives, we revisit memorable Premier League curtain-raisers and look ahead to 2026/27.
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