§ Premier League · 2026-27
Matchday 1
21–24 August 2026
Matchday 1 of the 2026-27 Premier League was played on 21–24 August 2026: 10 matches and 30 goals.
The highest rating went to Semi Ajayi (Hull City), with 77, in Hull City 2–0 Manchester United.
The biggest margin: Brighton & Hove Albion 4–0 Aston Villa.
Matches
21 Aug
Arsenal
3–0
Coventry City
66Ødegaard
22 Aug
Hull City
2–0
Manchester United
77Ajayi
22 Aug
Nottingham Forest
0–1
Leeds United
61McAtee
22 Aug
Ipswich Town
2–1
Sunderland
70Emersonn
22 Aug
Everton
2–0
Crystal Palace
58Pickford
22 Aug
Brentford
3–0
Tottenham Hotspur
60Robertson
23 Aug
Manchester City
2–1
AFC Bournemouth
75Khusanov
23 Aug
Brighton & Hove Albion
4–0
Aston Villa
67Hinshelwood
23 Aug
Newcastle United
2–2
Liverpool
74Jacquet
24 Aug
Fulham
2–3
Chelsea
64Cuenca
Top performers of the matchday
The highest ratings of the matchday among those who played 60+ minutes and produced at least the average for their position.
- 1 77 Semi AjayiHull City · Hull City 2–0 Manchester United
- 2 75 Abdukodir KhusanovManchester City · Manchester City 2–1 AFC Bournemouth
- 3 74 Jérémy JacquetLiverpool · Newcastle United 2–2 Liverpool
- 4 73 Harry MaguireManchester United · Hull City 2–0 Manchester United
- 5 70 EmersonnIpswich Town · Ipswich Town 2–1 Sunderland