Liverpool's Premier League fixture list has been revealed and it could give Alexander Isak the perfect opportunity to make a statement

Liverpool's Premier League fixture list has been revealed and it could give Alexander Isak the perfect opportunity to make a statement

Liverpool fans can get already book their seat at Anfield for the Premier League season just hours after the 2026/27 fixtures were released

Liverpool fans can get already book their seat at Anfield for the Premier League season just hours after the 2026/27 fixtures were released

Liverpool will face eight Champions League group phase games in the 2026-27 season, and both Merseyside derbies immediately follow one of those games

Liverpool will face eight Champions League group phase games in the 2026-27 season, and both Merseyside derbies immediately follow one of those games

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The first segment of the Group Games of the World Cup has concluded, and several Liverpool players are performing well across the pond on the world stage. Here is a look at how each player is faring and what’s up next for their respective teams 

The Dutch Go Deep In The Heart Of Texas

The Netherlands and Japan squared off on June 14th in Dallas, Texas. They treated fans to one of the matches of the tournament so far, battling to a 2-2 draw. Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk opened the scoring with a vintage header in the 50th minute, thanks to an assist from Ryan Gravenberch. Cody Gakpo was also named to the Dutch Starting XI, but missed a big chance and was subbed off late.

Unfortunately, Wataru Endo, who was expected to play a vital role for Japan’s backline, suffered an injury just days before the World Cup began and has officially announced his retirement from international competition.

Up next, the Netherlands will face Alexander Isak and Sweden on Saturday, June 20th, at 1 PM EST in Houston, Texas.

South American Star Power

In Group C, Alisson Becker made two saves as Brazil settled for a 1-1 draw vs. Morocco on June 13th in New Jersey. In Kansas City, Alexis Mac Allister put a shot on frame that Messi sent home for the second goal of his hat trick vs. Algeria on June 16th. MacAllister was also an ironman in the match, playing a full 90 minutes in the match.

Brazil returns to action on June 19th vs Haiti in Philadelphia. Kickoff is set for 8:30 PM EST. Argentina will  face Austria in Dallas on June 22 at 1 PM EST

Isak Impresses, Wirtz Cruises, and Konate Sits Out

Alexander Isak probably had the best game of all the Liverpool players in the opening round of the Group Stage. He finished with a goal and two assists in a 5-1 win vs. Tunisia 5-1. Florian Wirtz picked up an assist in Germany’s 7-1 drubbing of  Curacao on June 14th in Houston. Ibrahima Konate did not feature in France’s 3-1 win over Senegal 

Up next, Sweden will face the Netherlands on June 20th at 1 PM EST, Germany will take on the Ivory Coast the same day at 4 PM, and France will face Iraq on June 22nd at 5 PM EST.

LFC Globe Verdict

All around, Liverpool players had strong opening games of the 2026 World Cup. Hopefully, that trend will continue throughout the Summer.

Have Your Say

Who had the best game for the opening matches? Which ones are you looking forward to the most in the next round? Drop a comment below.

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The ECHO analyses Liverpool's 2026-27 Premier League fixture list as the Andoni Iraola era starts to take shape at Anfield

The ECHO analyses Liverpool's 2026-27 Premier League fixture list as the Andoni Iraola era starts to take shape at Anfield

Premier League clubs are getting ready for the 2026/27 with their pre-season fixtures and tours.

Here's where all 20 teams will travel to on their pre-season tours and who they will face ahead of the return of the English top flight.

August 5: Arsenal vs Real Betis, Dublin, 7.30pm (BST)
August 16: Community Shield - Arsenal vs Man City, Cardiff, 3pm (BST)

July 21: Walsall vs Aston Villa, 7.30pm (BST)
July 25: Aston Villa vs Real Sociedad, Walsall, 3pm (BST)
August 7: Aston Villa vs Bayern Munich, Hong Kong
August 15: Borussia Monchengladbach vs Aston Villa, 2.30pm (BST)

No fixtures announced

August 8: Stade Rennais vs Brentford, 5pm (BST)
August 15: Brentford vs Eintracht Frankfurt

No fixtures announced

July 28: Chelsea vs Western Sydney Wanderers, Sydney, 10.45am (BST)
August 1: Chelsea vs Tottenham, Sydney, 10.45am (BST)
August 5: Chelsea vs Juventus, Hong Kong, 12.30pm (BST)
August 8: Chelsea vs AC Milan, Jakarta, 1pm (BST)
August 11: Chelsea vs Johor Darul Ta'zim, Johor, 1pm (BST)

July 18: Northampton vs Coventry, 2pm (BST)

No fixtures announced

July 18: Dundee v Everton, 2pm (BST)
July 25: Bolton vs Everton, 3pm (BST)
July 28: Stoke vs Everton, 7.45pm (BST)
August 8: Stuttgart vs Everton, 4pm (BST)
August 12: Everton vs Newcastle, Edinburgh 5.15pm (BST)

No fixtures announced

No fixtures announced

July 29: Ipswich v Osasuna, Colchester, 7.45pm (BST)
August 1: Oxford vs Ipswich, 12pm (BST)
August 1: Wycombe vs Ipswich, 4pm (BST)
August 4: Ipswich vs Le Havre, 7.45pm (BST)
August 8: Ipswich vs Rayo Vallecano, 3pm (BST)

July 25: Leeds vs Wrexham, Tampa, 12.30am (BST)
July 30: Leeds vs Sunderland, New Jersey, 12.30am (BST)
August 2: Leeds vs Liverpool, Chicago, 9pm (BST)
August 12: Leeds vs Man Utd, Dublin, 7.30pm (BST)

July 25: Liverpool vs Sunderland, Nashville, 11pm (BST)
July 29: Liverpool vs Wrexham, New York, 12.30am (BST)
August 2: Liverpool vs Leeds, Chicago, 9pm (BST)
August 9: Liverpool vs Monaco, 2.30pm (BST)
August 16: Liverpool vs Como 1907, 6pm (BST)

August 1: Man City vs Inter, Hong Kong, 12.30pm (BST)
August 16: Community Shield - Arsenal vs Man City, Cardiff, 3pm (BST)

July 18: Man Utd vs Wrexham, Helsinki, 5pm (BST)
July 24: Man Utd vs Rosenborg, Trondheim, 5pm (BST)
August 1: Man Utd vs Atletico Madrid, Stockholm, 2pm (BST)
August 8: Man Utd vs PSG, Gothenburg, 4pm (BST)
August 12: Man Utd vs Leeds, Dublin, 7.30pm (BST)
August 15: Man Utd vs AC Milan, Wroclaw

August 12: Everton vs Newcastle, Edinburgh 5.15pm (BST)

No fixtures announced

July 18: York City vs Sunderland, 3pm (BST)
July 25: Sunderland vs Liverpool, Nashville, 11pm (BST)
July 30: Sunderland vs Leeds, New Jersey, 12.30am (BST)
August 2: Sunderland vs Wrexham, Philadelphia, 6pm (BST)
August 8: RC Lens vs Sunderland (behind closed doors), 11am (BST)
August 8: RC Lens vs Sunderland, 4pm (BST)
August 15: Sunderland vs Stade Rennais, 3pm (BST)

July 22: Tottenham vs MK Dons (behind closed doors)
July 26: Tottenham vs Auckland FC, Auckland, 4.30am (BST)
July 29: Tottenham vs Sydney FC, Sydney, 10.45am (BST)
August 1: Tottenham vs Chelsea, Sydney, 10.45am (BST)

Follow the new Premier League season with Sky Sports!

Sky Sports is the home of domestic club football in the UK & Ireland and will broadcast over 1,500 live matches across the Premier League, WSL, EFL and Scottish Premiership next season.

Sky Sports will show a minimum of 215 live Premier League matches in 2026/27.

Sky Sports has first pick of matches each week and will continue to show multiple games at 2pm on Sunday on a number of weekends.

Sky Sports subscriber? You'll be able to watch all our live football straight from the Sky Sports app.

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The key dates of the 2026-27 season

August 21: Premier League campaign starts

August 27: Champions League league phase draw

September 8-10: Champions League league phase starts

January 9: FA Cup third round

January 27: Champions League league phase ends

February 16: Champions League knockout phase begins

March 21: Carabao Cup final

May 22: FA Cup final

May 30: Premier League season ends

June 5: Champions League final, Wanda Metropolitano Stadium, Madrid

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Andoni Iraola's first game as Liverpool head coach will be a trip to St James' Park to face Newcastle United on the opening Super Sunday of the new season, live on Sky Sports.

The game will take place on Sunday August 23 with a 4.30pm kick-off.

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Dates with Nottingham Forest and Ipswich complete Liverpool's opening three games of the season.

Iraola makes a first return to former club Bournemouth on Saturday September 19, before hosting both Man City and champions Arsenal at the beginning and end of October.

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November sees the Reds entertain rivals Man Utd and then travel to Everton for the first Merseyside derby of the campaign in back-to-back fixtures, with a night game at Aston Villa to close out the year.

Liverpool face a trio of tough-looking matches at the end of January and beginning of February 2027, with away games at Man Utd and Arsenal sandwiched in between the visit of Merseyside rivals Everton.

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And Iraola's side end the campaign with Chelsea coming to Anfield on Saturday May 1, before a trip to the Etihad the following week, while his final game of the season sees a reunion with the Cherries.

Liverpool's 2026/27 Premier League fixtures

All fixtures subject to change.

August

23: Newcastle (a) - 4.30pm, live on Sky Sports

29: Nottingham Forest (h) - 3pm

September

5: Ipswich (a) - 3pm

12: Fulham (h) - 3pm

19: Bournemouth (a) - 3pm

October

10: Man City (h) - 3pm

17: Brentford (a) - 3pm

24: Brighton (h) - 3pm

31: Arsenal (h) - 3pm

November

7: Crystal Palace (a) - 3pm

21: Man Utd (h) - 3pm

28: Everton (a) - 3pm

December

2: Sunderland (h) - 8pm

5: Chelsea (a) - 3pm

12: Leeds (h) - 3pm

19: Tottenham (h) - 3pm

26: Hull (a) - 3pm

30: Aston Villa (a) - 8pm

January

2: Coventry (h) - 3pm

6: Sunderland (a) - 8pm

16: Crystal Palace (h) - 3pm

23: Man Utd (a) - 3pm

30: Everton (h) - 3pm

February

6: Arsenal (a) - 3pm

10: Coventry (a) - 8pm

20: Hull (h) - 3pm

27: Tottenham (a) - 3pm

March

3: Aston Villa (h) - 8pm

13: Ipswich (h) - 3pm

20: Fulham (a) - 3pm

April

10: Newcastle (h) - 3pm

17: Nottingham Forest (a) - 3pm

24: Leeds (a) - 3pm

May

1: Chelsea (h) - 3pm

8: Man City (a) - 3pm

15: Brentford (h) - 3pm

23: Brighton (a) - 3pm

30: Bournemouth (h) - 4pm

Follow the new Premier League season with Sky Sports!

Sky Sports is the home of domestic club football in the UK & Ireland and will broadcast over 1,500 live matches across the Premier League, WSL, EFL and Scottish Premiership next season.

Sky Sports will show a minimum of 215 live Premier League matches in 2026/27.

Sky Sports has first pick of matches each week and will continue to show multiple games at 2pm on Sunday on a number of weekends.

Sky Sports subscriber? You'll be able to watch all our live football straight from the Sky Sports app.

Not got Sky Sports? Upgrade to Sky Sports if you're already a Sky customer, or check out our latest offers.

Want even more flexibility? Check out NOW TV, which offers day or month membership options contract-free so customers can cancel anytime.

The key dates of Liverpool's 2026-27 season

August 23: Premier League campaign starts

August 27: Champions League league phase draw

September 8-10: Champions League league phase starts

January 9: FA Cup third round

January 27: Champions League league phase ends

February 16: Champions League knockout phase begins

March 21: Carabao Cup final

May 22: FA Cup final

May 30: Premier League season ends

June 5: Champions League final, Wanda Metropolitano Stadium, Madrid

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Diomande Sends Transfer Message

There are World Cup performances that pass by quietly, and there are those that make recruitment departments sit up a little straighter. Yan Diomande’s display for Ivory Coast against Ecuador falls firmly into the second category.

The Liverpool target helped his country begin their 2026 World Cup campaign with a 1-0 win, and while he was not directly involved in the decisive goal, his all-round contribution was difficult to ignore. For Liverpool supporters watching with one eye on potential summer business, this was a performance loaded with clues.

Diomande, already linked with a move to Anfield, showed pace, aggression, confidence and tactical discipline. That combination matters. Modern wide players are not judged purely on moments in the final third. They are expected to press, duel, recover, create and carry threat across 90 minutes. Diomande did all of that.

Record-Breaking Numbers

Opta’s numbers captured the scale of his impact. As per Opta: “Yan Diomande became the first player Opta has on record since 1966 to create 5+ chances (5), make 5+ tackles (5), win 10+ duels (11) and have 10+ touches in the opposition’s box (12) in a FIFA World Cup match.”

That is not a normal statistical mix. It speaks to a player who was not merely waiting for service, he was shaping the game in several different ways. Creating five chances shows quality and composure. Making five tackles shows appetite and defensive responsibility. Winning 11 duels suggests physical resilience. Having 12 touches in the opposition box points to constant penalty-area involvement.

For Liverpool, those numbers will matter because they fit the profile of a high-energy attacker who can influence both sides of the ball.

Liverpool Interest May Get Complicated

There is an obvious complication here. A strong World Cup rarely makes a transfer cheaper. Diomande has already been mentioned in connection with Liverpool, with PSG also reportedly in the race. If performances like this continue, other clubs may not remain passive for long.

A fee of £87m has already been mooted, and RB Leipzig will know exactly what a major tournament can do to a player’s market value. For Liverpool, the challenge is timing. Move too slowly and the auction grows. Move too early and the fee may already reflect his rising status.

That is the difficult calculation. Liverpool will want to avoid paying for World Cup hype, but Diomande’s profile looks deeper than one eye-catching evening.

Germany Test Could Define Momentum

Ivory Coast face Germany next on Saturday, June 20, in a Group E fixture that could provide an even sharper measure of Diomande’s level. With Liverpool’s Florian Wirtz likely to feature for Germany, it will be a game with obvious Anfield relevance.

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Curacao follow on June 25, and Ivory Coast will sense an opportunity to reach the Round of 32. For Diomande, the platform is growing. For Liverpool, the watching brief may soon become something more urgent.

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A loss Thursday would be a devasting blow in an already frustrating 2024/25.

As is the case for any (sobs) 14th-place team, Tottenham Hotspur's season hinges on competitions outside the Premier League. A bye into the Europa League Round of 16 keeps that avenue open, and the FA Cup remains a possibility as well, but the most immediate and realistic path to silverware is the League Cup. Yes, the road is brutal, with a trip to Anfield before a final against Newcastle, but only 180 minutes separate Spurs from ending their long-standing trophy drought.

That makes Thursday the biggest match of the season so far. Tottenham impressed in the semifinal's first leg, grinding out a 1-0 win despite ceding possession, absorbing pressure, and deploying a makeshift backline. Now, the battle shifts to Liverpool, where the country's best team will be confident in its ability to overcome a one-goal deficit. Spurs enter as clear underdogs but must find a way to advance.

Semifinals (2nd Leg): Liverpool (0) vs. Tottenham Hotspur (1)

Date: Thursday, February 6
Time: 3:00 pm ET, 8:00 pm UK
Location: Anfield Stadium, Liverpool
TV: Paramount+ (USA), Sky Sports Main Event (UK)

Since the first leg, Liverpool has gone 5-1-1, with the lone defeat coming in a meaningless Champions League contest with a rotated lineup. With a Premier League title in sight and a strong European campaign underway, one might assume this competition sits lower on the priority list. Unfortunately for Spurs, there are no significant matches on Liverpool's immediate horizon, meaning Arne Slot is likely to field a strong XI at Anfield.

Both teams were relatively cautious in North London, though for different reasons. Tottenham's approach was shaped by a defense missing three of its four preferred starters, alongside a newly introduced Antonin Kinsky. Ange Postecoglou now has the opportunity of choosing from options like Kevin Danso and Mathys Tel, though plenty of important names like Micky van de Ven remain injured.

For Liverpool, the decision to play pragmatically was likely strategic — returning home with just a one-goal deficit seemed an acceptable trade-off. Having made that decision, Slot's side will now bring intensity reminiscent of December's league fixture. Players like Luis Diaz, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Dominik Szoboszlai were all absent from the first leg's starting lineup, but may be called upon Thursday with the objective more clear.

A few moments of greatness

Tottenham will not see much of the ball at Anfield. Liverpool will dominate possession, generate the bulk of the chances, and apply relentless pressure in Spurs' defensive third. That is a daunting prospect for cobbled-together squad; the number one priority is minimizing mistakes, especially with a lead to protect.

That said, Spurs must be willing to attack when opportunities arise and will not need much possession to be dangerous. Both Dominic Solanke's narrowly disallowed goal and Lucas Bergvall's successful strike in the first leg came via direct play over the top. Exploiting Liverpool's high press with quick, vertical attacks could be Tottenham's best path to maintaining the advantage.

If Spurs can capitalize on a pressing opponent and snatch an insurance goal, the tie will come down to their ability to weather the inevitable storm. Recent form does not inspire much confidence in their defensive resilience, but Tottenham has produced surprising performances against top teams this season. Postecoglou will need another one to keep his second-season trophy promise alive.

Liverpool fans will have seen the social media stories circling that both Mo Salah and Virgil van Dijk signing a new contract, something Arne Slot was asked to comment on.

Speaking (via 90min.com), our head coach said: "We have some contractual situations that you don't probably don't know about.

"But Trent, Mo and Virgil haven't extended yet. So we are aware of the fact that we have to be sharp and ready for things that can happen.

"My life is mainly short term but we have so many quality people at this club that look at the longer term as well.

"You always have to be prepared for all the new things coming up.

"The players that don't play a big part at the moment; will they be able to do this another year? Will they fight for their place or will they [want to] go somewhere else?

"So we have to be prepared for the next window and what we can do."

The Dutchman doesn't really like to provide a direct answer on these topics, as it's not something he's directly involved in and prefers to allow time to pass.

However, confirmation that contracts have not been signed is a clear indication of the current situation and does debunk Robbie Fowler's theory.

Salah, Van Dijk and Trent have not yet signed a new contract Pictures via @MoSalah on X

John Barnes has stated that if he were in charge of the new deals, he would select our captain as the most important of the trio.

Many fans have their own opinions as to who they would or wouldn't allow to leave the club but it does feel that the overwhelming majority want all three to commit their future to staying on Merseyside.

You would assume the club can afford to do this but whether the financial model allows it is another question.

It's the same situation we've been in all campaign but we can take from this that no deals have yet been signed and it doesn't feel like we're close to them being done either.

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Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold are all out of contract in the summer, with Liverpool at risk of losing all three of their stars for nothing

Liverpool are set to face Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield in the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg tonight.

The Reds lost the away first leg 1-0 controversially courtesy of Lucas Bergvall's late goal but he really should’ve been sent off earlier.

Newcastle United have reached the final by beating Arsenal in the other semi-final so the winner of this tie will take on the Magpies at Wembley on 16th March.

As per team news, Joe Gomez and Diogo Jota have returned to full fitness after recovering from their injury problems but Trent Alexander-Arnold has sustained an issue since featuring against the Cherries. So, he has been ruled out.

Predicted Liverpool lineup vs Tottenham

Caoimhin Kelleher has been playing in the cup competitions but Alisson Becker started in the previous leg at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and the Brazilian may continue in goal for the hosts tonight.

Jarell Quansah has started all the Carabao Cup matches thus far this season but considering the importance of the fixture tonight, Ibrahima Konate is expected to be called upon to feature alongside Virgil van Dijk in the CB position.

Conor Bradley would replace injured Alexander-Arnold and Kostas Tsimikas might get the nod to start in the left-back position ahead of Andy Robertson.

Ryan Gravenberch and Alexis Mac Allister are likely to continue in the engine room with Dominik Szoboszlai in the CAM role. Therefore, Wataru Endo and Curtis Jones could be among the substitutes.

Cody Gakpo has also played all the League Cup games and should continue in his preferred left-wing position, while Mohamed Salah would be on the opposite side.

Luis Diaz may start again in the CF role, therefore, Darwin Nunez and Jota could feature off the bench if needed. Here is how Liverpool could line up vs Tottenham:

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