Premier League Matchweek 2 Tickets & Fixtures: 28–31 August 2026

There are already enough talking points early in the Premier League season to give this weekend some big stories without pretending August has settled anything. Brighton lead on three points after thrashing Villa, Arsenal and Brentford are also on three after eye-catching wins, while Aston Villa begin the round at the bottom and nine clubs are still looking for their first point.

Below are all 10 fixtures from Friday to Monday, with Chelsea against Brighton picked as Match of the Week. Each preview looks at the early table as it stands, a couple of players who should be involved, the feel of the ground and where supporters can check late ticket availability.

For supporters still looking for seats, Ticket-Compare.com is a ticket comparison platform compiling ticket options from pre-vetted resale sites and authorised hospitality partners, so you can compare what is available in one place without opening several tabs before clicking through to buy from the provider.

Crystal Palace vs Manchester City – Selhurst Park, London (Friday 28 August 2026)

Friday at Selhurst Park is a fine start to the weekend at a classic English ground with the crowd close to the pitch and plenty of noise behind the goals. Crystal Palace start the round with no points, after missing the chance to take an early lead at Everton while Manchester City managed to get that late win at home to Bournemouth. Eddie Nketiah should again be involved for the Eagles, while Erling Haaland will be itching to get off the mark for City.

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Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest – Anfield, Liverpool (Saturday 29 August 2026)

Alexander Isak should be involved as Liverpool return to Anfield looking to turn their opening point into a first win. The Reds sit 10th, with Nottingham Forest 15th and yet to get off the mark, so a home win would create a four-point gap between the sides. Morgan Gibbs-White is expected to be in the matchday squad for the Tricky Trees. For late availability, it’s worth a quick look at the fixture page linked below.

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Bournemouth vs Everton FC – Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth (Saturday 29 August 2026)

The compact feel of the Vitality Stadium adds spice to any match, which gives Bournemouth a useful home setting as they chase their first points. The Cherries couldn't hold out against City, while Everton FC start the round fourth with three points already on the board following that win against Palace. Evanilson should be involved for Bournemouth, with Jordan Pickford likely to feature for the Toffees after making a cracking save last weekend. A Bournemouth win would draw them level with Everton on three points; another Everton victory would move them on to six.

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Coventry vs Hull City – Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry (Saturday 29 August 2026)

This is the weekend’s meeting of two promoted sides, with very different starts behind them. Coventry are 18th with no points, while Hull City sit fourth following that rousing win against Man United, meaning the Sky Blues can draw level with the Tigers if they win at the Coventry Building Society Arena. Haji Wright should be involved for the hosts and Oli McBurnie is likely to feature for Hull after catching the eye in the win last week. It is far too early to dress this up as a relegation six-pointer, yet points against another promoted club are the sort both sides will want to bank.

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Tottenham Hotspur vs Newcastle United – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London (Saturday 29 August 2026)

Tottenham Hotspur begin the round 18th following their humbling defeat away at Brentford, so this is a chance to put that behind them. Newcastle United are 10th on one point, so a win for Spurs would take them above the Magpies on points and change the complexion early in the campaign. Dominic Solanke may be back for the hosts, while Yoane Wissa is likely to feature for Newcastle after a strong performance against Liverpool. At the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the steep South Stand brings a different intensity from the broader longside view.

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Chelsea vs Brighton – Stamford Bridge, London (Sunday 30 August 2026)

Why this is our Match of the Week

Brighton start the matchweek top of the league, with Chelsea sixth on the same total as they meet at Stamford Bridge trying to extend their 100% records. Cole Palmer looked in good shape for the Blues on Monday, while Luka Vuskovic already looks a strong addition for Brighton. If you’re comparing prices and seat areas, it’s easier if you start with Ticket-Compare.com to see what is currently listed.

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Leeds United vs Brentford – Elland Road, Leeds (Sunday 30 August 2026)

Elland Road rarely needs much help finding its voice, and Leeds United have the chance to feed that mood after starting with three points. The Whites are ninth, while Brentford are joint-second on the same total, so a winner at Elland Road can change the narrative so early in the season. Behind the goal gives you more of the home-end noise; the longside gives a clearer view of the whole pitch.

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Sunderland vs Fulham – Stadium of Light, Sunderland (Sunday 30 August 2026)

Brian Brobbey and Rodrigo Muniz should both be on the teamsheet in a fixture between sides still waiting for their first points. Sunderland are 13th and Fulham 12th, both waiting for their first points, so either club can put early distance between themselves and the other with a win. The Black Cats have the home crowd at the Stadium of Light, which will be up for their first match of the season.

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Manchester United vs Ipswich – Old Trafford, Manchester (Sunday 30 August 2026)

Promoted Ipswich head to Old Trafford three points above their hosts, which gives this one an unusual early look. The Tractor Boys are seventh on three points; Manchester United are 16th on zero after that troubling loss at Hull. Bruno Fernandes will pull the string for the Red Devils and Julio Enciso is likely to feature for Ipswich after dazzling at home against Sunderland. If you’re looking for late seats, you can check the fixture listings below.

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Aston Villa vs Arsenal – Villa Park, Birmingham (Monday 31 August 2026)

Monday at Villa Park closes the round with a sharp contrast from the opening table. Aston Villa start 20th with no points, while Arsenal are second on three. Villa can get off the mark and draw level with Arsenal on three points by winning; Arsenal can reach six and leave a six-point gap between the sides if they can snatch a win at this tricky ground.

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How To Compare Premier League Tickets For This Matchweek

There are three especially clear threads running through the weekend: Brighton take first place into the round before visiting Stamford Bridge, Coventry and Hull meet as promoted sides with three points already separating them, and bottom-placed Aston Villa finish the round at home to second-placed Arsenal. If you are still looking for seats close to matchday, Ticket-Compare.com lets you compare listings from pre-vetted resale sites and authorised hospitality partners in one place, then click through to the provider you want to buy from.