The Premier League returns on Saturday, 17 October 2026, with ten fixtures scheduled across the weekend and on Monday as the 2026/27 season enters Matchweek 7.
Manchester United face a difficult trip to Leeds United; defending champions Arsenal visit Nottingham Forest; and leaders Manchester City host Ipswich Town.
Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham Hotspur are also in action, with the round concluding on Monday, 19 October.
The Premier League’s official fixture schedule confirms the pairings, dates and kick-off times.
Manchester United face Leeds test
Manchester United travel to Elland Road on Sunday, looking to improve their early-season form under Michael Carrick.
United have struggled for consistency and enter the fixture following a five-match winless run in all competitions.
Leeds, meanwhile, are unbeaten in their last seven Premier League home matches.
The league’s Matchweek 7 tactical preview highlights whether Carlos Baleba can strengthen United’s midfield against Daniel Farke’s energetic Leeds side.
Baleba’s possible influence is a pre-match talking point, not confirmation that he will start.
United have created numerous shooting opportunities this season but have struggled to convert them into goals.
The match kicks off at 2pm BST on Sunday.
Arsenal visit Nottingham Forest
Arsenal travel to the City Ground on Sunday for a meeting between two sides that have produced strong defensive performances this season.
The Premier League’s analysis identifies Arsenal and Forest among the division’s leading teams for limiting the quality of opponents’ scoring opportunities.
Their previous two league meetings at the City Ground both ended goalless, suggesting that another closely contested match could be possible.
However, the result remains uncertain, and both teams will be seeking opportunities to make their attacking play count.
Kick-off is scheduled for 4:30pm BST.
Manchester City seek seventh straight win
Manchester City host Ipswich Town on Saturday after winning their opening six Premier League matches under manager Enzo Maresca.
City strengthened their position at the top of the table with a 3-0 victory over Liverpool in Matchweek 6.
Another victory would extend their perfect league start to seven matches.
The Premier League’s preview notes that City have not won their first seven league matches in a season since 1897/98, when the club competed in the Second Division.
Ipswich will be aiming to disrupt that run when the teams meet at the Etihad Stadium.
The match begins at 3pm BST.
Chelsea and Liverpool also in action
Saturday’s programme opens with Everton hosting Chelsea at 12:30pm.
Chelsea will be seeking another positive result against an Everton side that has remained unbeaten through its opening six league matches.
Liverpool travel to Brentford at 3pm, looking to improve their domestic form after defeat to Manchester City in the previous round.
Fulham host Hull City at the same time, with the home side still searching for its first Premier League victory of the season.
Newcastle United face Aston Villa at 5:30pm in Saturday’s final match.
Sunday’s other fixtures see Bournemouth host Sunderland and Brighton face Crystal Palace, both kicking off at 2pm.
Tottenham Hotspur complete the round with a home match against Coventry City on Monday at 8pm.
Full Matchweek 7 fixture list
All kick-off times are UK local time (BST).
Saturday, 17 October
- Everton vs Chelsea, 12:30pm
- Brentford vs Liverpool, 3pm
- Fulham vs Hull City, 3pm
- Manchester City vs Ipswich Town, 3pm
- Newcastle United vs Aston Villa, 5:30pm
Sunday, 18 October
- Bournemouth vs Sunderland, 2pm
- Brighton vs Crystal Palace, 2pm
- Leeds United vs Manchester United, 2pm
- Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal, 4:30pm
Monday, 19 October
- Tottenham Hotspur vs Coventry City, 8pm
The Premier League has also published its Matchweek 7 match-official appointments, confirming the scheduled fixtures.
With the season still in its early stages, the results will provide another indication of how teams are progressing.
Supporters should check official club and league updates for any late changes to kick-off times, injuries, or starting line-ups.
