Premier League 2026/27 Matchday 1 Results: Hull Shock Man United, Brentford Thrash Spurs & Leeds Win Late
Premier League Matchday 1 delivered goals, surprises and plenty of early talking points as the 2026/27 season got underway. Saturday’s action produced five completed matches, with Hull City stunning Manchester United, Brentford putting Tottenham to the sword and newly promoted Ipswich Town claiming a dramatic victory over Sunderland.
Here is the complete breakdown of Saturday’s Premier League action, including results, goals, biggest talking points and what each result could mean for the season ahead.
Premier League Results – Saturday, August 22, 2026
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| Hull City vs Manchester United | Hull City 2–0 Manchester United |
| Everton vs Crystal Palace | Everton 2–0 Crystal Palace |
| Ipswich Town vs Sunderland | Ipswich Town 2–1 Sunderland |
| Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United | Nottingham Forest 0–1 Leeds United |
| Brentford vs Tottenham Hotspur | Brentford 3–0 Tottenham Hotspur |
The results produced 10 goals across five matches, with three home victories and two away wins.
Hull City 2–0 Manchester United: A Huge Premier League Shock
The biggest surprise of the day came at the MKM Stadium, where newly promoted Hull City defeated Manchester United 2–0.
Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy scored for Hull, with both goals coming from set-piece situations. The victory was particularly significant because Hull returned to the Premier League and immediately defeated one of England’s biggest clubs.
Manchester United also handed Marcus Rashford a return after a lengthy absence, but the visitors struggled to create enough meaningful attacking opportunities.
For Hull, however, this was the perfect start to life back in the top flight.
Key takeaway: Hull immediately demonstrated that the promoted clubs cannot be underestimated.
Everton 2–0 Crystal Palace: Strong Start for Everton
Everton began their campaign with a convincing 2–0 victory over Crystal Palace.
The result gave Everton three valuable points and a clean sheet, while Palace were left frustrated after failing to find a way through the Everton defence.
The match was also notable because Crystal Palace lost Chadi Riad to a serious injury during the contest.
For Everton, the result provides an early confidence boost and suggests that they could be difficult opponents at home this season.
Ipswich Town 2–1 Sunderland: Dramatic Return to the Premier League
Ipswich Town celebrated their return to the Premier League with a 2–1 victory over Sunderland at Portman Road.
The game was closely contested, but Ipswich eventually secured all three points with a late goal from substitute Jack Clarke — a particularly dramatic moment because Clarke had previously played for Sunderland.
For Ipswich, it was exactly the type of result that can build momentum in a promotion season.
Sunderland will be disappointed to leave with nothing after competing strongly for much of the match.
Nottingham Forest 0–1 Leeds United: Late Drama at the City Ground
Leeds United secured a narrow 1–0 victory away to Nottingham Forest.
The match appeared destined for a draw until Anton Stach scored a late free-kick in the 88th minute.
It was an excellent result for Leeds and a frustrating beginning for Oliver Glasner in his first competitive match as Nottingham Forest manager.
Leeds’ new additions also made encouraging contributions, with James Trafford, Tarik Muharemovic and Harry Wilson among the players highlighted after the victory.
Key takeaway: Leeds showed patience and defensive discipline to find a way to win a tight away game.
Brentford 3–0 Tottenham Hotspur: Spurs’ Nightmare Start
If one result dominated the headlines, it was Brentford’s 3–0 demolition of Tottenham.
Brentford produced an outstanding performance at the Gtech Community Stadium, scoring three times while keeping Tottenham completely off the scoresheet.
Keane Lewis-Potter, Vitaly Janelt and Michael Kayode were the Brentford goalscorers. Mamadou Sangaré was another standout performer, providing two assists and earning player-of-the-match recognition.
The statistics underline Brentford’s superiority. Their reported expected-goals figure was 3.96 compared with Tottenham’s 0.47, showing just how one-sided the contest became.
Tottenham’s expensive summer recruitment could not prevent a hugely disappointing opening-day performance.
Manager Roberto De Zerbi acknowledged that Spurs lacked cohesion and physical intensity, while Brentford’s organisation and togetherness were major strengths.
Key takeaway: Brentford looked like a team ready to compete immediately, while Tottenham have plenty of work to do.
Biggest Winners of Saturday
1. Brentford
A 3–0 victory against Tottenham is an enormous opening statement.
2. Hull City
Beating Manchester United 2–0 immediately puts Hull on the Premier League map.
3. Leeds United
A late away win at Nottingham Forest is an excellent start to their campaign.
4. Ipswich Town
A dramatic victory over Sunderland gives Ipswich valuable early momentum.
5. Everton
A clean-sheet victory provides Everton with an ideal opening weekend.
Biggest Losers
Manchester United
A 2–0 defeat against a newly promoted side will raise immediate questions.
Tottenham Hotspur
A 3–0 defeat and an xG of only 0.47 make Spurs’ performance one of the biggest disappointments of the opening weekend.
Nottingham Forest
Losing to a late free-kick will be particularly frustrating for Oliver Glasner.
Sunderland
The promoted side competed but ultimately left Ipswich empty-handed.
What Saturday’s Results Tell Us About the 2026/27 Premier League
It is obviously too early to make definitive predictions after one round of matches, but Saturday produced several important signals.
The promoted clubs have already demonstrated that they can cause problems. Hull defeated Manchester United, while Ipswich picked up three points against Sunderland.
Brentford’s performance against Tottenham was perhaps the strongest tactical statement of the day.
Meanwhile, Manchester United and Tottenham both have plenty to analyse after disappointing starts.
One matchday cannot determine a season, but it can establish momentum — and several clubs have already gained it.
Premier League Matchday 1: Total Goals
Saturday’s five Premier League matches produced 10 goals.
That gives an average of 2 goals per match across the five games.
The biggest victory was Brentford’s 3–0 win over Tottenham, while the tightest games were Nottingham Forest 0–1 Leeds United.
What to Watch Next
The opening weekend is not finished yet.
Manchester City face Bournemouth, Brighton & Hove Albion meet Aston Villa, Newcastle United host Liverpool and Fulham face Chelsea in the remaining Matchweek 1 fixtures.
Those games could dramatically change the early Premier League table.
Final Verdict
Saturday’s Premier League action delivered exactly what fans expect from the competition: surprises, late drama and major talking points.
Hull City shocked Manchester United. Everton defeated Crystal Palace. Ipswich beat Sunderland. Leeds stunned Nottingham Forest with a late winner. And Brentford produced the performance of the day by defeating Tottenham 3–0.
The 2026/27 Premier League season has only just begun — but already, there are plenty of questions for the biggest clubs to answer.
