Sunderland open Premier League season at Ipswich, face Newcastle in December
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Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Sunderland will begin the 2026/27 Premier League season with an away match against Ipswich Town on August 22. The Black Cats will then host Fulham at The Stadium of Light on August 29. Their first Tyne-Wear derby against Newcastle United is set for December 5 at St James' Park, with the return match on May 1. Sunderland, who qualified for the Europa League after finishing seventh last season, will also face Manchester City in their final game of the season on May 30.
- •Sunderland starts the season against Ipswich on August 22.
- •They will host Fulham in their first home match on August 29.
- •First derby match against Newcastle is on December 5.
- •Sunderland ends the season hosting Manchester City on May 30.
- •Team qualified for the Europa League last season.
"Sunderland travel to Ipswich Town on the opening weekend of the Premier League season and must wait until December for their first derby match against Newcastle United.
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