Liverpool and Tottenham secured victories in their first games of pre-season ahead of the Premier League season. Andoni Iraolas first match in charge of Liverpool ended in a 4-2 win over Sunderland in the USA, with Spurs getting the better of Auckland in a 2-0 victory at Eden Park, New Zealand.Elsewhere, Leeds were beaten 3-2 by Championship side Wrexham in their first game of pre-season.Table of ContentsLiverpool vs Sunderland: Reds win Iraolas first gameAuckland vs Tottenham: Richarlison on target for SpursLeeds vs Wrexham: Wilson makes Whites debutWhen does the 2026/27 Premier League season start?Liverpool vs Sunderland: Reds win Iraolas first gameLiverpool made an impressive start to life under Iraola but an injury to Joe Gomez overshadowed their 4-2 win over Sunderland in Nashville.Defender Gomez, who was captain, went down and was taken off after just eight minutes in a less-than ideal start, but goals from Kieran Morrison, Dominik Szoboszlai, Federico Chiesa and Lewis Koumas ensured they were celebrating a victory at the end of the 90 minutes.Enzo le Fee andTimur Tutiero were on target for the Black Cats, although the pick of the goals undoubtedly game from a trademark strike outside by the box by Szoboszlai, with Morrisons opener to finish off a slick team move also encouraging for the Reds.Auckland vs Tottenham: Richarlison on target for SpursMatheus Fernandes was the only one of Tottenhams new summer signings to feature in a 2-0 win over Auckland in New Zealand.Dane Scarlett took his opportunity for a start by Roberto De Zerbi to open the scoring in the first half, before Richarlison doubled the advantage later in the game when Spurs more experienced heads, including Fernandes, entered the fray.Sandro Tonali, who joined Tottenham in a �100m deal from Newcastle United, missed out with one small problem, while defenders Jan Paul van Hecke, Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi also didnt figure.Leeds vs Wrexham: Wilson makes Whites debutHarry Wilson played his first game at Leeds as they fell to a 3-2 defeat by Championship side Wrexham.Kieffer Moore opened the scoring for the Dragons in Florida, before Joel Piroe equalised, making amends for a missed penalty earlier in the game. Bailey Cadamarteri and Sean Longstaff were then both on target before Sam Smith scored the winner in the second half.Wilson, a free signing from Fulham, was brought on for the second half and went close to equalising late on but his shot went over the bar.When does the 2026/27 Premier League season start?The campaign starts on the weekend of Friday, August 21. You can see thefull list of Premier League fixturesin August and September and TV schedule. Topics Leeds United F.C. Liverpool F.C. Premier League Sunderland A.F.C. Tottenham Hotspur F.C. Wrexham A.F.C Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Premier League pre season friendly matches today: Reports, results, goals as Aston Villa lose, Hull win and Everton held by Bolton Ben Miller 25th July, 2026 Liverpool v Sunderland: Confirmed line-ups for Iraolas first game in charge 101 GreatGoals 25th July, 2026 De Zerbi: Unhappy Tottenham players should leave 101 GreatGoals 25th July, 2026 Rosenborg 0-5 Manchester United: Five-star Red Devils cruise to easy pre-season win Nicholas McGee 24th July, 2026 Auckland FC v Tottenham: Expected line-ups, stats and where to watch as De Zerbis men start tour of Australasia Jon Fisher 24th July, 2026 Liverpool v Sunderland: Expected line-ups, stats and where to watch Iraolas first game in charge Jon Fisher 24th July, 2026
