Premier League Matchday 2 Fixtures 2026/27: Full Schedule, Dates & Kick-Off Times
The Premier League Matchday 2 fixtures for the 2026/27 season are set to take place from Friday, August 28 through Monday, August 31. The second round of Premier League action features all 20 clubs, with several intriguing fixtures including Crystal Palace vs Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur vs Newcastle United and Aston Villa vs Arsenal.
After an eventful opening weekend, Matchday 2 gives clubs another opportunity to build momentum early in the new Premier League campaign. Here is the complete fixture list, including dates, kick-off times and the biggest matches to watch.
Friday, August 28 — Matchday 2
Matchday 2 begins with Crystal Palace hosting Manchester City at Selhurst Park. Manchester City will be looking to build on their opening-weekend result, while Palace will want to make home advantage count. The fixture is scheduled for an 8:00 PM BST kick-off.
Saturday, August 29 — Matchday 2 Fixtures
Saturday brings four Premier League fixtures, including Liverpool's meeting with Nottingham Forest and a highly anticipated clash between Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United. Tottenham will be looking to respond after their opening-weekend defeat to Brentford, while Newcastle will aim to improve after their dramatic draw with Liverpool in Matchday 1.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Newcastle United could be one of the standout fixtures of the second matchday. The meeting also gives Tottenham's new signing Sandro Tonali the opportunity to face his former club Newcastle.
Sunday, August 30 — Matchday 2 Fixtures
Sunday features four more fixtures, with Chelsea hosting Brighton at Stamford Bridge and Manchester United welcoming Ipswich Town to Old Trafford. Brentford, who started the season with a convincing win over Tottenham, travel to Elland Road to face Leeds United. Sunderland will also host Fulham in another important early-season contest.
Monday, August 31 — Matchday 2 Finale
Matchday 2 concludes on Monday night when Aston Villa host defending champions Arsenal at Villa Park. Arsenal began their title defence with a win over promoted Coventry City and will look to maintain their perfect start. Villa, meanwhile, will be seeking a response after their heavy opening-day defeat to Brighton.
Premier League Matchday 2 Fixtures — Full List
Matches to Watch in Matchday 2
Several fixtures stand out heading into the second weekend of the season. Crystal Palace vs Manchester City opens the matchday, while Tottenham vs Newcastle offers a major Saturday evening clash. Chelsea vs Brighton could also be an intriguing contest after Brighton's impressive opening-day performance.
The biggest fixture on Monday is arguably Aston Villa vs Arsenal. Arsenal will enter the game looking to continue their strong start, while Villa will be desperate to put their opening-day defeat behind them.