Following a dramatic opening weekend, the Premier League continues with Matchweek Two, and the BBC offers comprehensive coverage across television, radio, and digital platforms.
The action begins on Friday evening as Crystal Palace hosts Manchester City at Selhurst Park, with the remaining fixtures spread across Saturday and Sunday. The weekend concludes on Monday night with Aston Villa taking on defending champions Arsenal.
Throughout the 2026-27 season, viewers can catch highlights from every match on Match of the Day, access live text commentaries through the BBC Sport website and app, and stay updated with goals as they happen on Final Score.
Fans can receive live score updates directly on their phone’s lock screen by following their preferred teams, while BBC Radio 5 Live and the BBC Sounds app provide nationwide match coverage.
Post-match digital highlights will be available on the BBC Sport website and app for on-demand viewing.
Fixture Guide
The Premier League’s opening weekend saw plenty of drama across the fixtures [Getty Images]
Friday, 28 August
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Crystal Palace v Manchester City (20:00)
Saturday, 29 August
Sunday, 30 August
Monday, 31 August
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Aston Villa v Arsenal Fulham (20:00)
All times in BST
Match of the Day Schedule
Match of the Day will bring you all the goals and analysis from this week’s Premier League games [BBC]
Match of the Day returns on Saturday at 22:25 BST on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, with a repeat broadcast on Sunday at 22:30 BST. The program delivers comprehensive highlights and expert analysis from another thrilling weekend of Premier League football.
Throughout the season, the BBC Sport website hosts featured highlights from every Premier League match. These are also accessible via the BBC Sport app and BBC iPlayer during weekends, typically from 20:00 BST.
Coverage continues with Final Score, beginning on BBC iPlayer and Red Button at 14:45, followed by BBC One at 15:45. Viewers can tune into Final Score: The Reaction on BBC iPlayer from 17:15 for additional post-match analysis.
Radio Coverage
BBC Radio 5 Live provides extensive Premier League coverage this season with 209 live match commentaries. Selected matches can also be heard through BBC Sounds, the BBC Sport app, and website, along with real-time updates from all fixtures.
Saturday 29 August
Coventry v Hull City (15:00) – BBC Radio 5 Live
Bournemouth v Everton (15:00) – BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra 2
Tottenham Hotspur v Newcastle United (17:30) – BBC Radio 5 Live
Sunday, 30 August
Chelsea v Brighton (14:00) – BBC Radio 5 Live
Leeds United v Brentford (14:00) – BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra 2
Sunderland v Fulham (14:00) – BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra 3
Manchester United v Ipswich (16:30) – BBC Radio 5 Live
BBC Sounds serves as the primary platform for all 5 Live Premier League commentaries this season, offering enhanced listening options through the app. Sports Extra 2 and Sports Extra 3 introduce new dedicated streams exclusively on BBC Sounds, expanding coverage options for supporters.
The Football Fix collection consolidates every 5 Live Premier League commentary in one location, alongside pre-match build-up, post-match reaction, and the full range of BBC football podcasts. Accessible through the BBC Sounds app and homepage throughout the season.
Smart Speaker Integration
Listeners can access 5 Live Premier League commentaries via smart speakers by simply requesting “play 5 Live” or specifying sports channels such as “play Sports Extra 3.”
To locate specific team coverage, users can ask their smart speaker to request particular matches: “Alexa, ask BBC Sounds to play the Arsenal match” or “Alexa, ask BBC Sounds to play Arsenal v Brentford.”
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