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Sunderland faces Ipswich in Premier League opener at Portman Road

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Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Sunderland faces Ipswich in Premier League opener at Portman Road

Summary

Sunderland faces Ipswich Town on Saturday at Portman Road in their opening Premier League match. Ipswich returns to the top flight after gaining promotion from the EFL Championship, while Sunderland hopes to start strong in their second Premier League campaign. Ipswich's new manager, Gary O’Neil, previously managed Wolverhampton Wanderers and AFC Bournemouth. Ipswich has strengthened its squad with notable signings including Julio Enciso, Emersonn, and Daizen Maeda to bolster their attacking options.

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•Match scheduled for Saturday at Portman Road
•Sunderland starts its second Premier League campaign
•Ipswich returns to the top flight after one year
•Gary O’Neil is Ipswich's new manager
•Ipswich signs Julio Enciso, Emersonn, and Daizen Maeda

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5:00 AMYahoo Sports — Opposition Analysis: Can Sunderland Make A Winning Start At Ipswich?

What they're saying

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Can Sunderland begin their second Premier League campaign with a statement victory, or will Gary O’Neil’s Ipswich spoil the party at Portman Road?
— Yahoo Sports

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