Premier League Results August 23, 2026: Man City, Brighton & Newcastle Results
The Premier League continued its opening weekend on Sunday, August 23, 2026, with three matches producing plenty of goals and late drama.
Brighton & Hove Albion produced the biggest result of the day with a commanding 4-0 victory over Aston Villa, while Manchester City completed a late comeback to beat Bournemouth 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium.
The final match of the day delivered the most dramatic finish. Newcastle United and Liverpool played out a 2-2 draw at St James' Park after Liverpool equalised from a stoppage-time penalty.
Manchester City 2-1 Bournemouth
Newcastle United 2-2 Liverpool
All three Premier League matches on Sunday have now been completed.
Premier League Results Today: August 23, 2026
| Match | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Brighton vs Aston Villa | Brighton 4-0 Aston Villa | Amex Stadium |
| Manchester City vs Bournemouth | Man City 2-1 Bournemouth | Etihad Stadium |
| Newcastle vs Liverpool | Newcastle 2-2 Liverpool | St James' Park |
Brighton 4-0 Aston Villa: Brighton Run Riot
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa
Goals: Victor Lindelöf (own goal), Maxim De Cuyper, Jack Hinshelwood (2)
Brighton produced one of the most impressive performances of the opening weekend by sweeping aside Aston Villa 4-0.
The hosts wasted little time getting on the scoresheet. Victor Lindelöf turned the ball into his own net in the opening minutes before Maxim De Cuyper doubled Brighton's advantage.
Jack Hinshelwood then took over, scoring twice in quick succession to put Brighton firmly in control before halftime.
Aston Villa's afternoon became even more difficult when João Gomes was sent off before the break, leaving Villa with ten men for the remainder of the match.
Brighton's Key Performer
Hinshelwood's quick-fire double helped Brighton establish a commanding lead before halftime.
Manchester City 2-1 Bournemouth: Late Comeback at the Etihad
Manchester City vs Bournemouth
Bournemouth:
Marcus Tavernier 27'
Manchester City:
Marc Guéhi 84',
Josko Gvardiol 90+1'
Manchester City had to come from behind to begin their Premier League campaign with three points, eventually beating Bournemouth 2-1.
Bournemouth stunned the home crowd by taking the lead through Marcus Tavernier, who capitalised on a defensive mistake in the first half.
City continued to push for an equaliser and eventually found it through Marc Guéhi in the 84th minute.
The winning moment came deep into stoppage time. Josko Gvardiol appeared to have his goal ruled out for offside, but a VAR review overturned the decision and confirmed City's 90+1-minute winner.
Manchester City's Match Winner
Gvardiol completed City's late comeback after VAR confirmed his stoppage-time goal.
The result also gave new Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca a winning start in his first Premier League match in charge.
Newcastle 2-2 Liverpool: Dramatic Stoppage-Time Draw
Newcastle United vs Liverpool
Newcastle:
Anthony Elanga 5',
Joe Willock 58'
Liverpool:
Cody Gakpo 54',
Dominik Szoboszlai 90+9' pen
The final Premier League match of the day produced a dramatic finish as Newcastle United and Liverpool shared four goals in a 2-2 draw at St James' Park.
Newcastle made a fast start when Anthony Elanga opened the scoring in the fifth minute, giving the home side an early advantage.
Liverpool responded after halftime through Cody Gakpo, who brought the visitors level in the 54th minute.
Newcastle restored their lead just four minutes later. Substitute Joe Willock produced a superb finish to make it 2-1.
Liverpool refused to give up and were eventually awarded a penalty deep into stoppage time after Lewis Hall brought down Victor Muñoz inside the Newcastle box.
Dominik Szoboszlai stepped up and converted the penalty in the 99th minute, rescuing a point for Liverpool in extraordinary fashion.
Liverpool's Late Hero
Szoboszlai kept his composure to score the stoppage-time penalty and earn Liverpool a 2-2 draw.
Premier League August 23 Results: What Happened?
Sunday's Premier League action produced a mixture of dominant victories, late comebacks and dramatic finishes.
Brighton were the day's biggest winners, dismantling Aston Villa 4-0 in a match they controlled from the opening stages.
Manchester City then showed their resilience by overturning a 1-0 deficit against Bournemouth, with Gvardiol's late goal completing a 2-1 comeback.
Newcastle and Liverpool saved the most drama for last. Newcastle looked set to take all three points before Szoboszlai's ninth-minute-of-stoppage-time penalty rescued Liverpool.
Biggest Talking Points from August 23
| Talking Point | What Happened |
|---|---|
| Brighton's Statement Win | Brighton defeated Aston Villa 4-0. |
| Man City's Comeback | City recovered from 1-0 down to win 2-1. |
| Gvardiol's Winner | VAR confirmed his stoppage-time goal. |
| Newcastle's Late Heartbreak | Liverpool equalised from a 99th-minute penalty. |
| Liverpool Rescue Point | Szoboszlai converted the late penalty. |
How Many Goals Were Scored on August 23?
The three Premier League matches on Sunday produced 10 goals in total.
Brighton's 4-0 victory accounted for four goals, Manchester City's comeback against Bournemouth produced three, and Newcastle's 2-2 draw with Liverpool added another four.
Premier League Table Impact
The results gave Brighton and Manchester City three points each, while Newcastle and Liverpool had to settle for one point apiece.
Brighton's four-goal margin also gives them a significant early goal-difference advantage, while Manchester City's comeback ensures they begin the campaign with a win.
Want the complete opening-weekend schedule and results? Check our Premier League 2026-27 Opening Weekend Fixtures & Results for the full matchweek coverage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were the Premier League results on August 23, 2026?
Brighton beat Aston Villa 4-0, Manchester City defeated Bournemouth 2-1, and Newcastle United drew 2-2 with Liverpool.
Who won Brighton vs Aston Villa?
Brighton & Hove Albion beat Aston Villa 4-0.
What was the Manchester City vs Bournemouth result?
Manchester City beat Bournemouth 2-1 after coming from behind.
Who scored Manchester City's winner against Bournemouth?
Josko Gvardiol scored Manchester City's stoppage-time winner in the 90+1st minute.
What was the Newcastle vs Liverpool result?
Newcastle United and Liverpool drew 2-2 at St James' Park.
Who scored Liverpool's late equaliser against Newcastle?
Dominik Szoboszlai scored Liverpool's stoppage-time penalty in the 99th minute.
How many goals were scored in the Premier League on August 23?
There were 10 goals across the three Premier League matches played on August 23, 2026.
Premier League Results August 23, 2026: Final Takeaway
The Premier League's August 23 action delivered almost everything fans could want from an opening weekend.
Brighton made the strongest statement with their 4-0 win over Aston Villa, while Manchester City showed their character by turning a deficit into a 2-1 victory against Bournemouth.
The day's final match was arguably the most dramatic, with Liverpool recovering from 2-1 down to draw 2-2 with Newcastle thanks to Szoboszlai's 99th-minute penalty.
With another round of Premier League fixtures still to come on Monday, the opening weekend is already providing plenty of early storylines for the 2026/27 season.