Premier League Pre-Season 2026 Results: Every Score, Fixture and Tour Update
The Premier League returns on August 21, and all 20 clubs are deep into their pre-season preparations across the globe. From Sydney to Chicago, Helsinki to Hong Kong, the 2026 summer tour schedule has delivered thriller matches, shocking results, and early tactical glimpses of what the new campaign will bring. For live score tracking when the season starts, iscore.ai covers every Premier League fixture with real-time updates.
Here is a complete breakdown of every Premier League club's pre-season results so far, upcoming fixtures, and the key storylines emerging from the summer tour circuit.
Arsenal: Gunners firing on all cylinders
Mikel Arteta's side has looked sharp in pre-season, dismantling MK Dons 3-0 at their training ground on July 25 before travelling to Spain and beating Girona 4-1 on August 1. The Gunners have upcoming fixtures against Real Betis in Dublin on August 5, Borussia Dortmund at the Emirates on August 9, and Como at home on August 12 before facing Manchester City in the Community Shield on August 16.
The backdrop to Arsenal's pre-season is their transfer business. An £80m deal for Newcastle's Bruno Guimaraes has been agreed, with a medical scheduled for Monday. The club is also pursuing Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior in what would be a club-record signing. On the pitch, Arteta has been experimenting with a 4-3-3 that sees Declan Rice sitting behind two advanced midfielders, a system that could accommodate Guimaraes perfectly once he arrives.
Liverpool: Iraola era off to a winning start
New head coach Andoni Iraola opened his Liverpool account with a 4-2 win over Sunderland in Nashville on July 25. The Reds followed up with a 1-0 victory against Wrexham in New York on July 30, with matches against Leeds in Chicago on August 2, Monaco at Anfield on August 9, and Como at home on August 16 still to come.
Iraola's tactical fingerprint was visible in the Sunderland match. Liverpool pressed aggressively, switched to a direct 4-2-3-1 shape out of possession, and looked dangerous in transition. The downside was defensive vulnerability: Sunderland scored twice from set pieces, exposing a weakness that Iraola will need to address before the season starts. Joe Gomez limped off early in the Nashville match with what appeared to be a hamstring issue, adding to concerns about Liverpool's depth at centre-back.
Manchester United: Mixed results under new structure
United's pre-season began with a shock 1-0 defeat to Wrexham in Helsinki on July 18, a match notable for Andrey Santos making his debut following his £60m move from Chelsea. They bounced back impressively, hammering Rosenborg 5-0 in Trondheim on July 24 before beating Atletico Madrid 2-1 in Stockholm on August 1.
The Red Devils have a challenging run of fixtures ahead: PSG in Gothenburg on August 8, Leeds in Dublin on August 12, and AC Milan in Wroclaw on August 15. Perhaps the biggest pre-season storyline for United is off the pitch, with the club reportedly investigating a deal for Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly while also pursuing Newcastle's Lewis Hall.
Young striker Gabriel made his debut against Atletico, becoming the club's youngest ever player at 16 years and 156 days. The teenager showed flashes of quality and could feature in the early weeks of the Premier League season if United's attacking options remain thin.
Chelsea: Alonso's bonkers start and the Joao Pedro show
Xabi Alonso's first match in charge of Chelsea was extraordinary: a 10-goal thriller against Western Sydney Wanderers that ended 6-4 to the Blues, with Joao Pedro scoring a hat-trick. The second match was less successful, as Chelsea fell 2-1 to Tottenham in Sydney, with Richarlison scoring an injury-time winner against his former club despite Kevin Danso's red card for Spurs.
Chelsea's pre-season tour continues with matches against Juventus in Hong Kong on August 5, AC Milan in Jakarta on August 8, and Johor Darul Ta'zim in Malaysia on August 9 before returning to Stamford Bridge to face Real Sociedad on August 15. The club is also finalising a contract extension for Joao Pedro, whose hat-trick against Western Sydney underscored his importance to Alonso's system.
Alonso has implemented a 3-4-2-1 formation in pre-season, with wing-backs providing width and two attacking midfielders operating behind a central striker. The early signs are encouraging going forward but the defensive fragility displayed in both Sydney matches will concern the Spanish coach.
Tottenham: Perfect record under new management
Spurs have been the standout performers of the pre-season circuit. They opened with a 1-0 win over MK Dons, with Mateus Fernandes scoring a screamer, then defeated Auckland FC 2-0. A 1-1 draw with Sydney FC was won 4-2 on penalties, and they followed that with a 2-1 victory over Chelsea in Sydney, with Richarlison scoring in injury time against his former club despite Kevin Danso's dismissal.
Mathys Tel has been a revelation, scoring a stunning free-kick against Sydney FC. The French forward appears to have added an extra dimension to Spurs' attacking play. Remaining fixtures include Getafe at the training ground on August 8 and Hoffenheim at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on August 15.
Manchester City: Slow start in Hong Kong
Pep Guardiola's side opened their pre-season with a 1-1 draw against Inter Milan in Hong Kong on August 1, losing 3-1 on penalties. City have a demanding schedule ahead, facing the K-League All Stars in Seoul on August 5 and Atletico Madrid in Seoul on August 9 before returning to Cardiff for the Community Shield against Arsenal on August 16.
City are reportedly targeting a move for Chelsea's Pedro Neto, with The Sun on Sunday reporting a potential £70m bid. The Portuguese winger would add pace and directness to a City attack that looked short of ideas against Inter's organised defence.
Newcastle: Life after Howe begins
Newcastle's pre-season has been overshadowed by Eddie Howe's departure and the appointment of Matthias Jaissle. On the pitch, results have been positive: a 3-0 win over Darlington, a 1-1 draw with Gateshead, and a 4-1 thumping of Bristol City at Ashton Gate. The Jaissle era officially begins with upcoming matches against Valencia at the Mestalla on August 8, Everton at Murrayfield on August 12, and Bayer Leverkusen at St James' Park on August 15.
The impending £80m sale of Bruno Guimaraes to Arsenal means Jaissle will need to rebuild his midfield. Sean Longstaff and Sandro Tonali are expected to form the core of the new-look midfield, with investment from the Guimaraes fee likely to be reinvested in signings that fit the German coach's 4-2-3-1 system.
Other notable pre-season campaigns
Aston Villa have had an active and varied pre-season, touring Indonesia and Thailand. They beat Walsall 5-0, lost 2-1 to Porto, fell 4-2 to Real Sociedad, and defeated Indonesia All-Stars 3-1 in Jakarta. Unai Emery's side faces Bayern Munich in Hong Kong on August 7 and then takes on PSG in the UEFA Super Cup on August 12.
Brighton have been entertaining in front of goal, beating Wycombe 4-1 and edging Strasbourg 4-3 in Austria. Roma and Bologna visit the Amex on August 8 and 15 respectively for what should be excellent warm-up matches.
Bournemouth have scored freely under their new setup, beating St Pauli 4-1 and Augsburg 5-2 in Austria. They face Real Betis in Seville on August 8 and Mainz on August 15.
Everton earned a stoppage-time winner against Hamburg on August 1, winning 2-1 at the Volksparkstadion. David Moyes's side have upcoming matches against Stuttgart on August 8, Newcastle at Murrayfield on August 12, and Lille at Hill Dickinson Stadium on August 15.
Leeds and Sunderland are on a US tour together, with Leeds facing Liverpool in Chicago on August 2 and Sunderland playing Wrexham in Philadelphia the same day. Leeds also have RB Leipzig at Elland Road on August 8 and Manchester United in Dublin on August 12.
The World Cup 2026 hangover effect
The 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico concluded in mid-July, meaning many international players have had only two to three weeks of rest before reporting for pre-season. Clubs have been cautious with their World Cup participants, gradually reintegrating them into training rather than rushing them back for friendly matches.
This has created an unusual pre-season dynamic: younger players and squad members have received more minutes than they typically would, while established stars are being managed carefully. Expect the first few weeks of the Premier League season to be characterised by rotating lineups and potential injury concerns as managers navigate the shortest off-season in recent memory.
Key dates for the 2026-27 Premier League season
August 16: Community Shield, Arsenal vs Manchester City, Cardiff
August 21: Premier League campaign begins
August 27: Champions League league phase draw
September 8-10: Champions League league phase matchday one
January 9: FA Cup third round
January 27: Champions League league phase concludes
February 16: Champions League knockout phase begins
March 21: Carabao Cup final
May 22: FA Cup final
May 30: Premier League season ends
The 2026-27 season promises to be one of the most competitive in years. Manchester City are chasing a fifth consecutive title but face genuine challenges from Arsenal, Liverpool under Iraola, Chelsea under Alonso, and a rebuilt Newcastle under Jaissle. For comprehensive live scores, match statistics, and real-time coverage of every Premier League fixture, bookmark iscore.ai and never miss a moment when the action begins on August 21.