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Sunderland opens Premier League season against Ipswich on August 22

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 10:20 AM

Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Sunderland opens Premier League season against Ipswich on August 22

Summary

Sunderland will start its 2026/27 Premier League campaign with an away match against newly promoted Ipswich Town at Portman Road on August 22. The fixtures for the upcoming season have been released, highlighting key matchups including two derbies against Newcastle, the first taking place on December 5 at St James' Park. The busy schedule also features significant matches against traditional rivals such as Liverpool and Manchester United. Sunderland's full fixture list includes games every month, continuing through the season until May.

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Key Details

•Sunderland faces Ipswich Town on August 22 to start the season.
•First derby against Newcastle scheduled for December 5.
•Sunderland's fixtures include matches against Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester United.
•All fixtures subject to change based on TV coverage and other factors.

Latest Updates

10:20 AMYahoo Sports — Sunderland 2026/27 Premier League fixtures in FULL with Ipswich up first for Regis Le Bris’ side

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Sunderland will begin their Premier League campaign by facing newly promoted Ipswich Town at Portman Road.The Premier League have released the full list of fixtures for the upcoming season, and the ...
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