Ipswich Town vs Sunderland: Full lineups confirmed for Premier League 2026-27 match
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This match is the league season opener for both sides.
Ipswich Town are set to face Sunderland in a Matchday 1 fixture of the English Premier League 2026-27 season at Portman Road on Saturday, August 22. The Tractor Boys ended a 22-year exile from the top flight and would look to get their Premier League campaign off to a winning start.
The hosts secured qualification after finishing second in the EFL Championship. They would certainly be looking to emulate what Sunderland achieved last season, with the Black Cats finishing seventh after securing promotion.
Ipswich Town have been active in the transfer market, and fans could see stars such as Julio Enciso, Abdul Fatawu, and Florentino Luis make their debuts for Gary O’Neil’s side. Brazilian striker Emersonn will also be key for his new team.
Sunderland, meanwhile, would go with a relatively unchanged team, with veteran full-back Thomas Meunier likely to feature for the Black Cats. Regis Le Bris will look to get a winning start in the Premier League in his second season, with European football also on offer for the Wearside club.
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Ipswich Town vs Sunderland Lineups
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Ipswich Town
Starting XI: Kjell Scherpen; Dara O’Shea, Issa Diop, Jacob Greaves, Leif Davis; Sasa Lukic, Marcelino Nunez; Abdul Fatawu, Julio Enciso, Daizen Maeda; Emersonn da Silva.
Bench: Christian Walton (gk), Darnell Furlong, Cedric Kipre, Sindre Walle Egeli, Kasey McAteer, Chuba Akpom, Cameron Humphreys, Abdoul Ouattara, Jack Clarke.
Sunderland
Starting XI: Robin Roefs; Thomas Meunier, Luke O’Nien, Daniel Ballard, Reinildo Mandava; Granit Xhaka, Noah Sadiki; Trai Hume, Enzo Le Fee, Nilson Angulo; Brian Brobbey.
Bench: Melker Ellborg (gk), Chemsdine Talbi, Chris Rigg, Romaine Mundle, Omar Alderete, Wilson Isidor, Habib Diarra, Nordi Mukiele, Jocelin Ta Bi.
When is Ipswich Town vs Sunderland Premier League 2026-27 match?
The Matchday 1 fixture will be played on Saturday, August 22, 2026. In India, the match will kick off at 7:30 PM IST.
Where is Ipswich Town vs Sunderland being played?
The match takes place at Portman Road in Ipswich, England.
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Sushruta has spent over two years covering football, with a particular focus on Indian and international competitions. Alongside football, he has reported on a variety of sports, bringing curiosity and perspective to every story. When he’s not following the action, he can usually be found binge-watching movies or getting lost in a good book.