By Team INVC | INVC NEWS
LONDON, United Kingdom | September 20, 2026 — The Premier League Today September 20 2026 schedule brings four Sunday clashes, with Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United all in action as Matchweek 5 heads toward a high-profile finish.
Three matches will kick off simultaneously at 6:30 PM IST, with AFC Bournemouth hosting Liverpool, Leeds United facing Crystal Palace and Manchester City welcoming Sunderland.
The final match of the night will see Fulham host Manchester United at 9:00 PM IST.
The fixtures come after an eventful Saturday and could reshape the early-season picture before the international break.
Premier League Fixtures Today — September 20, 2026
6:30 PM IST
AFC Bournemouth vs Liverpool
Vitality Stadium
6:30 PM IST
Leeds United vs Crystal Palace
Elland Road
6:30 PM IST
Manchester City vs Sunderland
Etihad Stadium
9:00 PM IST
Fulham vs Manchester United
Craven Cottage
The Premier League confirmed the revised Sunday schedule after fixture changes linked to domestic and European competition commitments.
Bournemouth vs Liverpool: Big Test Away From Home
Liverpool travel to the Vitality Stadium for one of Sunday’s headline fixtures.
Bournemouth have the advantage of playing in front of their home support, while Liverpool will look to finish this phase of the season with another strong performance.
The Premier League itself identified Bournemouth vs Liverpool as one of Matchweek 5’s key contests, highlighting the potential for an open and attacking match.
For Liverpool, three points could prove important before the league pauses for the international break.
For Bournemouth, beating one of England’s biggest clubs would provide both points and momentum.
Kick-off: 6:30 PM IST
Manchester City vs Sunderland: City Look to Build Momentum
Manchester City host Sunderland at the Etihad Stadium in another major Sunday fixture.
The match was originally scheduled for September 19 but moved to Sunday because of Manchester City’s EFL Cup commitments.
The Premier League confirmed the revised 2:00 PM BST kick-off, which translates to 6:30 PM IST.
City enter the game looking to build on their recent Manchester derby victory.
Sunderland, however, have already shown this season that promoted or less-fancied teams cannot be treated lightly.
The key question will be whether City can control the game early or whether Sunderland can remain compact and create opportunities on the counterattack.
Kick-off: 6:30 PM IST
Leeds vs Crystal Palace: Elland Road Could Deliver Another Intense Contest
Leeds United host Crystal Palace at Elland Road in the third 6:30 PM IST fixture.
The game was moved to Sunday because Palace had a UEFA Europa League match on September 17.
Leeds have made an encouraging start, while Palace will have to manage the physical demands of European and domestic football in the same week.
Premier League analysis ahead of the match highlighted Leeds’ strong start and questioned whether Palace’s defence could cope with their attacking momentum.
With Elland Road likely to provide an intense atmosphere, this could become one of Sunday’s most competitive matches.
Kick-off: 6:30 PM IST
Fulham vs Manchester United: Pressure on United in Sunday Night Clash
The final Premier League match of the night carries perhaps the biggest spotlight.
Manchester United travel to Craven Cottage to face Fulham at 9:00 PM IST.
United have collected only four points from their opening four league matches, according to the Premier League’s Matchweek 5 preview.
That has put increased importance on Sunday’s game.
Head coach Michael Carrick acknowledged after the recent 1-0 defeat to Manchester City that United had not accumulated as many points as they wanted at this stage of the campaign.
Fulham will therefore see an opportunity.
Playing at home against a United side seeking momentum could produce a tense contest, particularly if the visitors fail to score early.
Kick-off: 9:00 PM IST
Why Tonight’s Matches Matter
Although the season remains at an early stage, Matchweek 5 can already begin separating teams building momentum from those still searching for consistency.
Liverpool and Manchester City will want to remain firmly involved near the top end of the table.
Manchester United need points to prevent an uncertain start from becoming a larger problem.
Meanwhile, Bournemouth, Leeds, Crystal Palace, Sunderland and Fulham all have opportunities to make significant statements against high-profile opponents.
EPL Matches Today: India Viewing Schedule
For football fans in India, Sunday evening is straightforward.
The action begins at 6:30 PM IST, when three Premier League matches kick off together.
Fans who want to follow the biggest names may have to choose between Liverpool and Manchester City initially.
Then at 9:00 PM IST, attention can shift to Craven Cottage for Fulham vs Manchester United.
That gives Indian football fans more than four hours of continuous Premier League action.
Match to Watch: Fulham vs Manchester United
While Liverpool and Manchester City will attract huge global audiences, the Fulham-Manchester United contest carries particularly strong intrigue because of United’s early-season position.
A convincing performance could change the mood around the club.
Another disappointing result would keep attention firmly on United’s start to the campaign.
Fulham, meanwhile, will have home advantage and the opportunity to exploit any uncertainty.
Premier League Sunday Is Set
Four games.
Three major clubs.
One packed Sunday evening for football fans.
Liverpool face a difficult away trip to Bournemouth, Manchester City welcome Sunderland, Leeds take on Crystal Palace and Manchester United close the night against Fulham.
The first whistle comes at 6:30 PM IST.
The final showdown begins at 9:00 PM IST.
