While England played their final match of the World Cup 2026, seven Premier League clubs were in action on Saturday. Manchester United lost to Wrexham in Helsinki and six teams took part in friendlies in the UK.Crystal Palace, Everton and Sunderland each won by four goals, with Newcastle and Nottingham Forest also winning comfortably.Newcomers Coventry City were also in action as the build-up to the 2026/27 season continues for the 20 top-flight teams.Table of ContentsCrystal Palace vs Swindon Town: Franca hat-trickNewcastle vs Darlington: Willock, Osula, Neave goalsDundee vs Everton: Beto, Barry bag in big winYork City vs Sunderland: Le Fee scores twiceNotts County vs Nottingham Forest: Jesus, Kalimuendo strikeNorthampton Town vs Coventry City: Sixfield stalemateWhen does the 2026/27 Premier League season start?Crystal Palace vs Swindon Town: Franca hat-trickBrazilian forward Matheus Franca scored a hat-trick inside 27 second-half minutes as Crystal Palace hosted League Two side Swindon Town at the Eagles training ground.Eddie Nketiah scored twice inside the first 21 minutes before Swindon managed by former Palace boss Ian Holloway struck a post through Aaron Drinans penalty and replied in the 33rd minute courtesy of 21-year-old forward Fletcher Holman.Franca, 22, then stole the show after the break with a chip, penalty and solo run.Crystal Palace starting XI: Walter Benitez, Caleb Kporha, George King, Oscar Mingueza, Tyrick Mitchell, Tayo Adaramola, Will Hughes, David Ozoh, Romain Esse, Jesurun Rak-Sakyi, Eddie NketiahPalace second-half XI: Remi Matthews, Eyimofe Jemide, Jaydee Canvot, Dean Benamar, Borna Sosa, Rio Cardines, Justin Devenny, Cheick Doucoure, Joel Drakes-Thomas, Brennan Johnson, Matheus FrancaNewcastle vs Darlington: Willock, Osula, Neave goalsJoe Willocks finish from Jacob Murphys cross and William Osulas penalty put Newcastle 2-0 ahead at half-time in a behind-closed-doors meeting with their National League North neighbours.Magpies head coach Eddie Howe changed his entire team at the interval, including an introduction for new midfielder Sean Steur.England youth international Sean Neave, 19, completed the scoring in the 3-0 win with a low strike.Newcastle United starting XI: Nick Pope, Leo Shahar, Alex Murphy, Sven Botman, Lewis Hall, Jacob Ramsey, Joe Willock, Sean Steur, Jacob Murphy, William Osula, Harvey BarnesNewcastle United second-half XI: Ewen Jaouen, Mason Miley, Miodrag Pivas, Luke Craggs, Dylan Charlton, Rory Finneran, Anthony Munda, Sean Neave, Trevan Sanusi, Park Seung-soo, Vakhtang SaliaDundee vs Everton: Beto, Barry bag in big winBeto struck during the first half and half-time substitute Thierno Barry doubled Evertons lead as the Toffees secured a 4-0 win at Dundee.Academy midfielder Harvey Foster, 19, and Dwight McNeil followed suit for David Moyes side as part of their week-long training camp in Scotland.Everton starting XI: Mark Travers, Merlin Rhl, Jake OBrien, Michael Keane, Adam Aznou, Tim Iroegbunam, Harrison Armstrong, Tyler Dibling, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Tyrique George, BetoEverton substitutes: Tom King, James Tarkowski, Dwight McNeil, Thierno Barry, Carlos Alcaraz, William Tamen, George Finney, Braiden Graham, Eli Campbell, Malik Olayiwola, Joel Catesby, Harvey FosterYork City vs Sunderland: Le Fee scores twiceAfter early goals from Enzo Le Fee and Chris Rigg, Timur Tutierov scored the pick of Sunderlands goals at York by netting from 25 yards before Le Fee added another to make the half-time scoreline 4-0.Greg Olley replied for the League Two side but Tom Proctor then headed in for the Black Cats, who won 5-1 but lost Leo Hjelde through injury late on.Sunderland starting XI: Melker Ellborg, Reinildo Mandava, Luke ONien, Nordi Mukiele, Trai Hume, Chris Rigg, Alan Browne, Timur Tutierov, Enzo Le Fee, Simon Adingra, Trey Samuel-OgunsuyiSunderland second-half XI: Simon Moore, Aji Alese, Leo Hjelde, Ben Kindon, Jenson Seelt, Jensen Jones, Jaydon Jones, Jack Whittaker, Charlie Dinsdale, Tom Proctor, Thomas Scott, Finn GeragusianNotts County vs Nottingham Forest: Jesus, Kalimuendo strikeNottingham Forest claimed a derby win with a 2-0 victory at League One side Notts County in Oliver Glasners first match in charge.Morgan Gibbs-White scorer of 15 Premier League goals last season supplied Igor Jesus to hit the opener during the first half, with Arnaud Kalimuendo meeting Dilane Bakwas cross to seal victory after the break.Nottingham Forest starting XI: Matz Sels; Jair Cunha, Nikola Milenkovic, Morato, Ola Aina, Ryan Yates, Neco Williams, Omari Hutchinson, James McAtee, Morgan Gibbs-White, Igor Jesus.Forest second-half XI: John Victor, Nicolas Domnguez, Taiwo Awoniyi, Arnaud Kalimuendo, Da Silva Moreira, Luca Netz, Zach Abbott Richards, Dilane Bakwa, Tyler Bindon, Zach Abbott, Kyle McDonnellForest substitutes: Jimmy Sinclair, Chinaza Nwosu, Jack ThompsonNorthampton Town vs Coventry City: Sixfield stalemateChampionship winners Coventry took part in a game of few chances in a 0-0 draw at the Sixfields Stadium against Northampton, who were relegated from the third tier last season.Sky Blues head coach Frank Lampard made eight changes at half-time, with City appealing for a penalty during the second half and 21-year-old Belgian forward Norman Bassette threatening to break the deadlock for the visitors.Coventry City starting XI: Ben Wilson, Milan van Ewijk, Bobby Thomas, Callum Perry, Jake Bidwell, Victor Torp, Matt Grimes, Loum Tchaouna, Josh Eccles, Ephron Mason-Clark, Ellis SimmsCoventry substitutes: Oliver Dovin, Jay Dasilva, Tatsuhiro Sakamoto, Liam Kitching, Frank Onyeka, Raphael, Kaine Kesler-Hayden, Joel Latibeaudiere, Jahnoah Markelo, Norman Bassette, Elliot Meredith, Tristen Batanwi, Oscar Varney, Kai AndrewsWhen does the 2026/27 Premier League season start?The campaign starts on the weekend of Friday, August 21. You can see the full list of Premier League fixtures in August and September and TV schedule. Topics Coventry City F.C. Crystal Palace F.C. Everton F.C. Manchester United F. C. Newcastle United F.C. Northampton Town F.C Nottingham Forest F.C. Notts County Premier League Sunderland A.F.C. Swindon Town York City F.C. 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