The Premier League calendar
Premier League international breaks 2026/27
The pause, the return, and your club’s next match.
21 Sept – 6 Oct 2026
16 calendar days · between Matchweeks 5 & 6
Matchweek 6
League dates are shown in UK time. Your club may play on a different day.Coventry City vs Newcastle UnitedWhen does your club play?
Coventry City
- 01 · Last EPL match before
- 02 · International window21 Septto 6 Oct
National-team football.
No Premier League fixtures. - 03 · First EPL match after
Coventry City vs
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Recorded international appearances
Partial coverage. A call-up or unused bench place is not an appearance. Missing records do not mean rest, and unknown minutes are never counted as zero.
Stephen MfuniEngland U21 · u21180 known min2 recorded appearances
6 Oct 2026 · UEFA European Under-21 Championship Qualifying · Started
90 recorded minutes. Source-reported minutes. Excludes extra time. Added time is not estimated.
ESPN match record ↗Checked 21 Oct 2026, 02:51 UTC25 Sept 2026 · UEFA European Under-21 Championship Qualifying · Started
90 recorded minutes. Source-reported minutes. Excludes extra time. Added time is not estimated.
ESPN match record ↗Checked 19 Oct 2026, 13:32 UTCJay DasilvaWales270 known min3 recorded appearances
4 Oct 2026 · UEFA Nations League · Started
90 recorded minutes. Source-reported minutes. Excludes extra time. Added time is not estimated.
ESPN match record ↗Checked 18 Oct 2026, 21:02 UTC1 Oct 2026 · UEFA Nations League · Started
90 recorded minutes. Source-reported minutes. Excludes extra time. Added time is not estimated.
ESPN match record ↗Checked 23 Oct 2026, 00:47 UTC24 Sept 2026 · UEFA Nations League · Started
90 recorded minutes. Source-reported minutes. Excludes extra time. Added time is not estimated.
ESPN match record ↗Checked 20 Oct 2026, 08:48 UTCYann GbohoIvory Coast78 known min1 recorded appearance
3 Oct 2026 · International Friendly · Started
78 recorded minutes. Source-reported minutes. Excludes extra time. Added time is not estimated.
ESPN match record ↗Checked 17 Oct 2026, 19:55 UTCJoel LatibeaudiereJamaica264 known min3 recorded appearances
3 Oct 2026 · Concacaf Nations League · Started
84 recorded minutes. Source-reported minutes. Excludes extra time. Added time is not estimated.
ESPN match record ↗Checked 17 Oct 2026, 00:39 UTC29 Sept 2026 · Concacaf Nations League · Started
90 recorded minutes. Source-reported minutes. Excludes extra time. Added time is not estimated.
ESPN match record ↗Checked 21 Oct 2026, 05:06 UTC26 Sept 2026 · Concacaf Nations League · Started
90 recorded minutes. Source-reported minutes. Excludes extra time. Added time is not estimated.
ESPN match record ↗Checked 19 Oct 2026, 13:57 UTCBrandon Thomas-AsanteGhana109 known min2 recorded appearances
29 Sept 2026 · Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying · Started
45 recorded minutes. Source-reported minutes. Excludes extra time. Added time is not estimated.
ESPN match record ↗Checked 21 Oct 2026, 03:01 UTC24 Sept 2026 · Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying · Started
64 recorded minutes. Source-reported minutes. Excludes extra time. Added time is not estimated.
ESPN match record ↗Checked 19 Oct 2026, 13:32 UTCCaleb YirenkyiGhana180 known min2 recorded appearances
29 Sept 2026 · Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying · Started
90 recorded minutes. Source-reported minutes. Excludes extra time. Added time is not estimated.
ESPN match record ↗Checked 21 Oct 2026, 03:01 UTC24 Sept 2026 · Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying · Started
90 recorded minutes. Source-reported minutes. Excludes extra time. Added time is not estimated.
ESPN match record ↗Checked 19 Oct 2026, 13:32 UTCTaiwo AwoniyiNigeria21 known min1 recorded appearance
25 Sept 2026 · Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying · Came on
21 recorded minutes. Source-reported minutes. Excludes extra time. Added time is not estimated.
ESPN match record ↗Checked 19 Oct 2026, 14:52 UTCAppearance data published 24 Oct 2026, 08:15 UTC. Available history: 26 Jul 2026 – 24 Oct 2026.
All international breaks this season
Back to the next breakA quick guide to the break
What the dates mean for club football.
Why does the Premier League stop for internationals?
FIFA sets windows for national-team qualifiers, tournaments and friendlies. The Premier League pauses during the three in-season windows shown here. Summer internationals sit outside this season’s league schedule.
What changed in September and October 2026?
Two separate autumn windows became one 16-day window, with room for up to four matches per national team. November and March retain nine-day windows. The combined window means one longer pause before Matchweek 6.
Why doesn’t the league restart when the window ends?
The international calendar and the league fixture list have different jobs. The window closes first; league fixtures resume on their scheduled dates. Your club’s first match can fall later than the opening game of that round. Kickoffs can also change.
Will a player who played internationally start for their club?
An international appearance confirms participation in that match. It does not confirm fitness, travel, a return to training or the manager’s next XI. Check current team news and the exact match’s lineup; only the official team sheet confirms the starters.
How to read squad rotationSources & date checks
Premier League: international breaks in 2026/27 ↗
Published 5 Sept 2026 · Calendar reviewed 6 Oct 2026.
FIFA: international match calendar changes ↗
Club fixtures use Match XI’s Premier League schedule. International appearances use the linked match reports, with partial coverage. Calendar review, fixture retrieval and appearance publication are separate checks.
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