Manchester United host Ipswich Town in first Old Trafford league game of 2026/27

Manchester United open their Old Trafford account for the 2026/27 Premier League season on Sunday when they host newly-promoted Ipswich Town, with Michael Carrick’s side already under pressure after a shock 2-0 defeat to Hull City on the opening weekend.

The result at Hull made for an uncomfortable start to the campaign, and United will be eager to put things right in front of their home supporters for the first time this term. Ipswich, back in the top flight after earning promotion, arrive as the visitors for what will be a significant early test for both clubs.

Carrick’s squad will lean on the backing of the Old Trafford crowd as they look to get their first points on the board at home. The atmosphere at the ground has historically been a factor in United’s performances, and a bounce-back result here would go some way to steadying nerves after the Hull setback.

Ipswich, meanwhile, will be keen to demonstrate they can compete at the highest level following their return to the Premier League. Newly-promoted sides often find their feet quickly in the modern game, and Town will see this fixture as an opportunity to announce themselves on a big stage.

The match kicks off at 4.30pm on Sunday, August 30.