Liverpool will begin the 2026/27 Premier League season away at Newcastle United, as the fixtures for the new season were released on Friday morning. The Reds will kick off their campaign with a trip to St James' Park to face Newcastle on the opening Super Sunday.
Iraola's First Home Game
Andoni Iraola's first competitive home game in charge of Liverpool will be against Nottingham Forest on Saturday, August 29, though the date for the Anfield fixture could still change. Unlike last season, the Reds won't start as reigning champions, with Arsenal having claimed the title. Arne Slot won the title in his first season but was sacked after a poor defence saw Liverpool finish fifth.
With former Bournemouth boss Iraola at the helm, fans are dreaming of a return to glory. However, Bournemouth themselves could spoil the party, as they face Liverpool at Anfield on the final day of the season.
Daunting Final Five Fixtures
The match against Bournemouth concludes a five-game run against teams that finished in the top 10 last season. First up is a home match against Chelsea on May 1, which will also see Xabi Alonso make an emotional return to Anfield. A week later, Liverpool travel to the Etihad to face Manchester City, who beat them both home and away last season.
Brentford, whom Liverpool failed to beat last season, then visit Anfield before a trip to Brighton & Hove Albion. Although Liverpool beat Brighton at home in the league and FA Cup, they lost 2-1 at the American Express Stadium. Iraola then faces his former employers at Anfield on Sunday, May 30, to conclude the domestic campaign.
This five-game run could be crucial in Liverpool's pursuit of a 21st league title.
