Brighton in Conference playoff
Brighton & Hove Albion will contest a two-legged UEFA Conference League play-off on 20 and 27 August after finishing eighth last season. The Seagulls will discover their opponent from the draw held on 3 August; those European dates are reflected in the Premier League calendar to protect recovery time.
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Arsenal season opener
Champions Arsenal will kick off their 2026/27 title defence at the Emirates Stadium against newly promoted Coventry City on Friday 21 August at 20:00 BST. The Premier League’s full 380-match fixture list has been published to help supporters plan travel, tickets and viewing for the season opener.
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Liverpool win in pre-season
Liverpool closed part of their pre-season programme with a 1-0 friendly victory over Wrexham, recorded on the Premier League’s summer friendlies roundup. The win is among several warm-up results clubs have posted as squads finalise fitness and tactical choices ahead of the 21 August season start.
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