Premier League Matchweek 2 Preview: Fixtures & SAST Times
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Matchweek 1 delivered plenty of early drama: Arsenal opened their title defence with a comfortable 3-0 win over Coventry City, goals from Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard doing the damage, while Manchester United endured a rough start, beaten 2-0 away at newly promoted Hull City. Brentford put three past Tottenham without reply, and Manchester City needed a stoppage-time Josko Gvardiol winner to see off Bournemouth. The Premier League Matchweek 2 runs from Friday 28 August to Monday 31 August, and the standout fixture is saved for last: Aston Villa host defending champions Arsenal on Monday night. Here’s every fixture and SAST kick-off time.
Premier League Matchweek 2: Fixtures & SAST Kick-Off Times
| Fixture | Date | SAST Kick-off |
|---|---|---|
| Crystal Palace vs Manchester City | Fri 28 Aug | 21:00 |
| Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest | Sat 29 Aug | 13:30 |
| AFC Bournemouth vs Everton | Sat 29 Aug | 16:00 |
| Coventry City vs Hull City | Sat 29 Aug | 16:00 |
| Tottenham Hotspur vs Newcastle United | Sat 29 Aug | 18:30 |
| Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion | Sun 30 Aug | 16:00 |
| Leeds United vs Brentford | Sun 30 Aug | 16:00 |
| Sunderland vs Fulham | Sun 30 Aug | 16:00 |
| Manchester United vs Ipswich Town | Sun 30 Aug | 17:30 |
| Aston Villa vs Arsenal | Mon 31 Aug | 21:00 |
SAST is 6 hours ahead of US Eastern time in August, worth double-checking against your operator’s own listed time closer to kick-off, since broadcast schedules can shift at short notice.
Tonight: Crystal Palace vs Manchester City
Palace open the round at home off the back of a 2-0 defeat at Everton, while City needed a deep stoppage-time Josko Gvardiol goal just to beat Bournemouth at home last time out, hardly the dominant start many expected from Pep Guardiola’s side. A tricky away tie against a Palace side that gave Everton problems is a genuine test this early in the season.
Monday’s Headline Fixture: Aston Villa vs Arsenal
Arsenal go into Matchweek 2 unbeaten and with a clean sheet from their opening win, arriving at Villa Park full of confidence after that comfortable Coventry result. Aston Villa, by contrast, are dealing with a stretched squad heading into a tough run that also includes Champions League commitments. On paper this looks like one of the sterner away tests on Arsenal’s early schedule, closing out the round on Monday night.
Also Worth Watching
- Coventry City vs Hull City, Saturday, a meeting of the league’s two newly promoted sides, both still adjusting to Premier League pace
- Tottenham vs Newcastle, Saturday, Spurs will want a response after being outclassed 3-0 by Brentford on opening weekend
- Manchester United vs Ipswich Town, Sunday, United need a reset after a chastening 2-0 loss at Hull City to start the season
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Premier League Matchweek 2?
Matchweek 2 runs from Friday 28 August to Monday 31 August 2026, opening with Crystal Palace vs Manchester City and closing with Aston Villa vs Arsenal.
What time does Crystal Palace vs Manchester City kick off in South Africa?
21:00 SAST on Friday 28 August 2026.
What time is Aston Villa vs Arsenal in South Africa?
21:00 SAST on Monday 31 August 2026.
How did Matchweek 1 finish for the big clubs?
Arsenal beat Coventry City 3-0, Manchester City needed a stoppage-time winner to beat Bournemouth, Manchester United lost 2-0 at Hull City, and Tottenham were beaten 3-0 at home by Brentford.
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