Brighton led the Premier League after matchday 1 of 2026-27.
They were level on 3 points with Arsenal. Nothing was decided mathematically on this matchday.
Results
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal | 3–0 | Coventry City | |
| Hull City | 2–0 | Manchester United | |
| Ipswich Town | 2–1 | Sunderland | |
| Nottingham Forest | 0–1 | Leeds United | |
| Everton | 2–0 | Crystal Palace | |
| Brentford | 3–0 | Tottenham | |
| Manchester City | 2–1 | Bournemouth | |
| Brighton | 4–0 | Aston Villa | |
| Newcastle | 2–2 | Liverpool | |
| Fulham | 2–3 | Chelsea |
Table after matchday 1
| Pos. | Team | Played | Goal diff. | Points | Max. | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brighton | 1 | +4 | 3 | 114 | In it |
| 2 | Arsenal | 1 | +3 | 3 | 114 | In it |
| 3 | Brentford | 1 | +3 | 3 | 114 | In it |
| 4 | Everton | 1 | +2 | 3 | 114 | In it |
| 5 | Hull City | 1 | +2 | 3 | 114 | In it |
| 6 | Chelsea | 1 | +1 | 3 | 114 | In it |
| 7 | Ipswich Town | 1 | +1 | 3 | 114 | In it |
| 8 | Manchester City | 1 | +1 | 3 | 114 | In it |
| 9 | Leeds United | 1 | +1 | 3 | 114 | In it |
| 10 | Liverpool | 1 | +0 | 1 | 112 | In it |
| 11 | Newcastle | 1 | +0 | 1 | 112 | In it |
| 12 | Fulham | 1 | -1 | 0 | 111 | In it |
| 13 | Bournemouth | 1 | -1 | 0 | 111 | In it |
| 14 | Sunderland | 1 | -1 | 0 | 111 | In it |
| 15 | Nottingham Forest | 1 | -1 | 0 | 111 | In it |
| 16 | Crystal Palace | 1 | -2 | 0 | 111 | In it |
| 17 | Manchester United | 1 | -2 | 0 | 111 | In it |
| 18 | Coventry City | 1 | -3 | 0 | 111 | In it |
| 19 | Tottenham | 1 | -3 | 0 | 111 | In it |
| 20 | Aston Villa | 1 | -4 | 0 | 111 | In it |
Max.: the most points the team can still finish on.
Matchdays
Quick answers
- Who was top of the Premier League after matchday 1 of 2026-27?
- Brighton led the Premier League after matchday 1 of 2026-27. They were level on 3 points with Arsenal.
- What was decided on matchday 1 of the 2026-27 Premier League?
- Nothing was decided mathematically on this matchday.
- How is this calculated?
- A team is counted as still in it when at least one set of results for the matches left would put it there, taking into account that its rivals also play each other. It is counted as sure only when no set of results can take it away. Teams level on points are treated cautiously while matches remain: level is enough to stay in, never enough to be sure, because goal difference and the other tie-breaks are only applied once the season is over. Points deductions are included as published in the league table.