Liverpool enter a new era under head coach Andoni Iraola in 2026/27.
Arne Slot looked like a man ready to enjoy life over the long term at Anfield when Liverpool swept to Premier League glory in 2024/25, but a lacklustre limp to fifth place last time around cost the Dutch tactician his job.
Iraola has built a fine reputation over the course of his stints with Rayo Vallecano and Bournemouth, but this obviously represents a huge step-up in his career.
Liverpool are also moving on from all-time great Mohamed Salah, who departed at the end of last season, and there will be renewed pressure on Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz to justify their weighty price tags.
Here, we break down Liverpool's start to the campaign and the season run-in, along with some of their standout fixtures of the year to come.
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Liverpool 2026/27 Premier League fixtures: First five matches
Liverpool begin the season on Sunday, August 23, at Newcastle. The recent transfer history between the two sides is sure to once again provide a spicy backdrop.
Home games against Nottingham Forest and Fulham, either side of a game at newly promoted Ipswich Town, should represent an opportunity to get points on the board.
Iraola will have an early reunion with Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium on September 19.
Liverpool's first five Premier League fixtures 2026/27
Date Opponent Home/away
Aug. 21 Newcastle Away
Aug. 29 N. Forest Home
Sep. 5 Ipswich Town Away
Sep. 12 Fulham Home
Sep. 19 Bournemouth Away
Liverpool 2026/27 Premier League run-in
After the final international break of the season, Liverpool face their return fixture against Newcastle on April 10 before travelling to Nottingham Forest.
Trips to Leeds on April 24 and Manchester City on May 8 sandwich a home game against Chelsea and could represent a tricky period.
Liverpool wrap up at home to Bournemouth on May 30. In a best-case scenario, Iraola might get a guard of honour from his former employers.
Liverpool's Premier League run-in 2026/27
Date Opponent Home/away
Apr. 10 Newcastle Home
Apr. 17 Nottingham Forest Away
Apr. 24 Leeds United Away
May 1 Chelsea Home
May 8 Manchester City Away
May 15 Brentford Home
May 23 Brighton Away
May 30 Bournemouth Home
When is Liverpool vs. Man United?
Liverpool vs. Manchester United is the most historically decorated rivalry in English football, with both clubs top of the all-time standings with 20 league titles apiece.
Michael Carrick's side visit Merseyside on November 21 before the Reds head to Old Trafford on January 23.
We are now fully out of the Klopp vs. Guardiola era, but Manchester City's trip to Anfield - where they won in front of a crowd for the first time since 2003 last season - on October 10 will be keenly anticipated.
Liverpool and Arsenal have split the past two Premier League titles. The Gunners head to Anfield on October 31 and Iraola's side head to north London on February 6.
Liverpool every Premier League fixture 2026/27
August 23: Newcastle United (A)
August 29: Nottingham Forest (H)
September 5: Ipswich Town (A)
September 12: Fulham (H)
September 19 Bournemouth (A)
October 10: Manchester City (H)
October 17: Brentford (A)
October 24: Brighton (H)
October 31: Arsenal (A)
November 7: Crystal Palace (A)
November 21: Manchester United (H)
November 28: Everton (A)
December 2: Sunderland (H)
December 5: Chelsea (A)
December 12: Leeds United (H)
December 19: Tottenham (H)
December 26: Hull City (A)
December 30: Aston Villa (A)
January 2: Coventry City (H)
January 6: Sunderland (A)
January 16: Crystal Palace (H)
January 23: Manchester United (A)
January 30: Everton (H)
February 6: Arsenal (A)
February 10: Coventry City (H)
February 20: Hull City (A)
February 27: Tottenham (H)
March 3: Aston Villa (H)
March 13: Ipswich Town (H)
March 20: Fulham (A)
April 10: Newcastle (H)
April 17: Nottingham Forest (A)
April 24: Leeds United (A)
May 1: Chelsea (H)
May 8: Manchester City (A)
May 15: Brentford (H)
May 23: Brighton (A)
May 30: Bournemouth (H)