Premier League 2026-27 Latest Results & Points Table
The Premier League 2026/27 season has officially begun, with the opening matchweek producing several surprising results and early signs of what could be an exciting title race.
Defending champions Arsenal made a strong start, while Brighton & Hove Albion produced one of the biggest wins of the opening round. Manchester United, meanwhile, suffered a shock defeat against newly promoted Hull City.
Premier League 2026/27 Latest Results
The opening round featured plenty of drama across England. Arsenal defeated Coventry City 3–0, while Hull City stunned Manchester United 2–0 on their return to the Premier League.
Brighton also made a huge statement by beating Aston Villa 4–0, while Chelsea edged Fulham 3–2 in the final match of the opening round.
Key Matchweek 1 Results
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| Arsenal vs Coventry City | Arsenal 3–0 Coventry |
| Hull City vs Manchester United | Hull City 2–0 Man Utd |
| Brighton vs Aston Villa | Brighton 4–0 Aston Villa |
| Everton vs Crystal Palace | Everton 2–0 Crystal Palace |
| Ipswich Town vs Sunderland | Ipswich 2–1 Sunderland |
| Leeds United vs Nottingham Forest | Leeds 1–0 Nottingham Forest |
| Manchester City vs Bournemouth | Man City 2–1 Bournemouth |
| Newcastle United vs Liverpool | Newcastle 2–2 Liverpool |
| Fulham vs Chelsea | Fulham 2–3 Chelsea |
Liverpool’s opening match was particularly dramatic. Andoni Iraola’s first Premier League game as Liverpool manager ended in a 2–2 draw at Newcastle after Dominik Szoboszlai converted a 99th-minute penalty.
Premier League 2026/27 Points Table
After the opening round, several teams have three points, while Liverpool and Newcastle began their campaigns with a draw.
Brighton currently sit at the top of the early standings on goal difference, following their 4–0 victory over Aston Villa. Arsenal are also among the early leaders after their convincing win over Coventry City.
Biggest Surprise: Manchester United Lose to Hull City
One of the biggest stories of the opening weekend was Hull City’s 2–0 victory over Manchester United.
Hull returned to the Premier League after nine years and immediately produced a major upset. Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy scored for the promoted side, giving Hull their first league victory over Manchester United in 52 years.
The result has already raised questions about Manchester United’s season and whether Michael Carrick’s side can challenge the league’s stronger teams.
Brighton Make a Flying Start
Brighton & Hove Albion produced perhaps the most impressive performance of Matchweek 1 with a 4–0 win over Aston Villa.
Villa were reduced to 10 men after Joao Gomes was sent off, while Brighton took full advantage and scored all four goals before half-time.
The result immediately put Brighton among the early leaders and gave the club a huge boost at the beginning of the campaign.
Arsenal Begin Title Defence With Victory
Arsenal also started their title defence in impressive fashion, beating Coventry City 3–0.
The reigning champions will be one of the main teams to watch throughout the 2026/27 campaign as they attempt to retain the Premier League title.
Their opening victory provides an early indication that Arsenal remain serious contenders for another championship.
Manchester City Begin With a Win
Manchester City also avoided an opening-day setback, defeating Bournemouth 2–1.
The match marked the beginning of a new era under manager Enzo Maresca. City had to come from behind before Josko Gvardiol scored a stoppage-time winner to secure three points.
That late victory could prove important as Manchester City look to challenge Arsenal for the title.
Liverpool Held by Newcastle
Liverpool began the new campaign with a thrilling 2–2 draw against Newcastle United at St James’ Park.
Newcastle twice took the lead, but Liverpool fought back on both occasions. The visitors eventually rescued a point through Szoboszlai’s 99th-minute penalty.
The result gave Liverpool one point from their opening match, while Newcastle were left disappointed after coming so close to victory.
Premier League 2026/27 Matchweek 2
Attention now turns towards the second round of fixtures.
The next matchweek could provide another major test for the early leaders and teams that suffered defeats in the opening weekend. Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa will all be looking for immediate responses after disappointing starts.
Manchester City will also face Crystal Palace, with the match attracting significant attention as both teams look to build momentum early in the season.
Early Premier League Title Race
It is still far too early to predict the final Premier League standings, but the opening results have already created an interesting picture.
Arsenal have shown why they are among the favourites, Manchester City have demonstrated their ability to win difficult games, and Brighton have made an impressive early statement.
Liverpool’s late draw and Manchester United’s shock defeat also show how unpredictable the new season could become.
Premier League 2026/27 Latest News
The Premier League is also entering an important period away from the pitch, with the summer transfer window approaching its deadline.
Clubs are continuing to strengthen their squads, while managers are trying to establish their preferred teams before the season develops further.
The official Premier League website is providing the latest scores, fixtures, standings and matchday updates throughout the 2026/27 season.
EPL Standings
| Team | MP | PTS | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
1 Brighton & Hove Albion | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
2 Arsenal FC | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
3 Brentford FC | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
4 Everton FC | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
5 Hull City | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
6 Chelsea FC | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
7 Ipswich Town | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
8 Manchester City | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
9 Leeds United | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
10 Liverpool FC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
11 Newcastle United | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
12 Fulham FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 |
13 AFC Bournemouth | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 |
14 Sunderland AFC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 |
15 Nottingham Forest | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 |
16 Crystal Palace | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 |
17 Manchester United | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 |
18 Coventry City | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -3 |
19 Tottenham Hotspur | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -3 |
20 Aston Villa | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | -4 |
