26 August
What happened on 26 August in other years: 12 championship games, the weather at 29 stations since 1942, 57 Premier League games and 5 Grands Prix.
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GAA
- 1989Kerry 1-08 Waterford 0-071989 Munster ladies' football final, Connolly Park. Weather at throw-in: dry, wind 21 km/h, 16°C.
- 2017Mayo 2-16 Kerry 0-172017 Semi-final Replay, football, Croke Park, crowd 53,032. Weather at throw-in: dry, wind 7 km/h, 19°C.
- 2017Dublin 5-10 Kerry 0-112017 Semi-final, ladies' football, Semple Stadium. Weather at throw-in: dry, wind 4 km/h, 18°C.
- 2012Donegal 0-16 Cork 1-112012 Semi-final, football, Croke Park, crowd 55,169. Weather at throw-in: dry, wind 15 km/h, 18°C.
- 2007Kerry 1-15 Dublin 0-162007 Semi-final, football, Croke Park. Weather at throw-in: dry, wind 9 km/h, 17°C.
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- 2001Galway 1-14 Derry 1-112001 Semi-final, football, Croke Park, crowd 40,060. Weather at throw-in: dry, wind 10 km/h, 18°C.
- 1984Tipperary 1-10 Wexford 1-041984 Semi-Final replay, camogie, Borrisokane. Weather at throw-in: a few spots, wind 9 km/h, 19°C.
- 1928Cavan 2-05 Sligo 0-041928 Semi-Final, football, Breffni Park.
- 1928Cork 5-03 Dublin 0-021928 Semi-final, hurling, Nowlan Park.
- 1923Tipperary 3-02 Galway 1-031922 Semi-final, hurling, Pearse Stadium.
- 1917Clare 0-05 Tipperary 0-041917 Semi-Final, Munster, football, Markets Field.
- 1917Tipperary 3-06 Clare 1-021917 Semi-final, Munster, hurling, Markets Field.
Irish weather
- 1976The warmest 26 August on record: 28.9°C at Kilkenny.At any of the 29 stations, in any year on record.
- 2010The coldest 26 August on record: 2.2°C at Mount Dillon.At any of the 29 stations, in any year on record.
- 1958The wettest 26 August on record: 31.2 mm of rain at Roches Point.At any of the 29 stations, in any year on record.
Every station on 26 August
| Station | Warmest | Coldest | Wettest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athenry | 26.3° (2021) | 5.1° (2010) | 18.8 mm (2018) |
| Ballyhaise | 22.5° (2021) | 4.7° (2010) | 17.7 mm (2015) |
| Belmullet | 21.4° (1980) | 6.6° (1988) | 20.1 mm (2024) |
| Birr | 28.2° (1976) | 5.9° (1956) | 18.1 mm (1960) |
| Casement | 25.9° (1975) | 5.3° (2011) | 18.6 mm (1986) |
| Claremorris | 26.7° (1976) | 4.8° (2001) | 22.5 mm (1962) |
| Clones | 26.6° (1976) | 5.6° (1988) | 27.3 mm (1962) |
| Cork Airport | 27.5° (1976) | 7.3° (2011) | 23.3 mm (1997) |
| Dublin Airport | 24.9° (1995) | 6.2° (2011) | 24.2 mm (1950) |
| Dunsany | 22.9° (2021) | 5.3° (2011) | 24 mm (2015) |
| Finner | 19.2° (2026) | 6.1° (2011) | 14.6 mm (2018) |
| Galway | 22.4° (1980) | 8.4° (1978) | 16.3 mm (1988) |
| Gurteen | 25° (2021) | 2.3° (2010) | 17.7 mm (2018) |
| Johnstown Castle | 21.6° (2021) | 9° (2011) | 19.4 mm (2018) |
| Kilkenny | 28.9° (1976) | 6.1° (1958) | 17.8 mm (1997) |
| Knock Airport | 23.5° (2021) | 7.7° (2010) | 18.4 mm (2018) |
| Mace Head | 22.3° (2026) | 9.3° (2010) | 21.1 mm (2024) |
| Malin Head | 22.3° (1975) | 7.4° (2011) | 23.6 mm (1964) |
| Markree | 20° (2026) | 3° (2010) | 16.7 mm (2018) |
| Moore Park | 25.1° (2021) | 5.3° (2011) | 22.3 mm (2018) |
| Mount Dillon | 25.3° (2021) | 2.2° (2010) | 14 mm (2018) |
| Mullingar | 27° (1976) | 3.7° (2011) | 13.7 mm (2018) |
| Newport | 25° (2021) | 8.7° (2012) | 15.5 mm (2024) |
| Phoenix Park | 22.5° (2021) | 7.6° (2011) | 12.5 mm (2018) |
| Roches Point | 26.5° (1976) | 8.1° (1956) | 31.2 mm (1958) |
| Rosslare | 23.4° (1995) | 8° (1985) | 20.7 mm (1992) |
| Shannon Airport | 28.7° (1976) | 6.2° (1953) | 29 mm (1997) |
| Sherkin Island | 21.6° (2026) | 9.3° (2011) | 13.5 mm (2018) |
| Valentia | 28.1° (1976) | 7.7° (1956) | 28.6 mm (1958) |
Premier League
- 2003Portsmouth 4-0 BoltonThe biggest win on this date. 2003/04, 26 Aug 2003, Fratton Park. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 11 km/h, 23°C.
- 2017Newcastle 3-0 West Ham2017/18, 26 Aug 2017, St James' Park. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 19 km/h, 19°C.
- 2000Arsenal 5-3 Charlton2000/01, 26 Aug 2000, Highbury. Weather at kick-off: a few spots, wind 11 km/h, 19°C.
- 2018Fulham 4-2 Burnley2018/19, 26 Aug 2018, Craven Cottage. Weather at kick-off: rain, 2.7mm, wind 31 km/h, 15°C.
- 2023Brighton 1-3 West Ham2023/24, 26 Aug 2023, Falmer Stadium (the Amex). Weather at kick-off: a few spots, wind 18 km/h, 17°C.
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- 1995Man United 3-1 Wimbledon1995/96, 26 Aug 1995, Old Trafford. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 10 km/h, 17°C.
- 1995Tottenham 1-3 Liverpool1995/96, 26 Aug 1995, White Hart Lane. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 15 km/h, 22°C.
- 1992Man City 3-1 Norwich1992/93, 26 Aug 1992, Maine Road. Weather at kick-off: rain, 2mm, wind 28 km/h, 15°C.
- 2023Bournemouth 0-2 Tottenham2023/24, 26 Aug 2023, Dean Court. Weather at kick-off: a few spots, wind 15 km/h, 18°C.
- 2017Crystal Palace 0-2 Swansea2017/18, 26 Aug 2017, Selhurst Park. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 5 km/h, 24°C.
- 2017Man United 2-0 Leicester2017/18, 26 Aug 2017, Old Trafford. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 14 km/h, 19°C.
- 2006Charlton 2-0 Bolton2006/07, 26 Aug 2006, The Valley. Weather at kick-off: a few spots, wind 14 km/h, 20°C.
- 2006Tottenham 0-2 Everton2006/07, 26 Aug 2006, White Hart Lane. Weather at kick-off: a few spots, wind 14 km/h, 20°C.
- 2000Newcastle 2-0 Tottenham2000/01, 26 Aug 2000, St James' Park. Weather at kick-off: rain, 1.3mm, wind 11 km/h, 17°C.
- 1997Leeds 0-2 Liverpool1997/98, 26 Aug 1997, Elland Road. Weather at kick-off: a few spots, wind 15 km/h, 20°C.
- 1995Everton 2-0 Southampton1995/96, 26 Aug 1995, Goodison Park. Weather at kick-off: rain, 1.2mm, wind 22 km/h, 18°C.
- 1995Leeds 2-0 Aston Villa1995/96, 26 Aug 1995, Elland Road. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 15 km/h, 16°C.
- 1995Middlesbrough 2-0 Chelsea1995/96, 26 Aug 1995, Riverside Stadium. Weather at kick-off: a few spots, wind 14 km/h, 16°C.
- 1992Arsenal 2-0 Oldham1992/93, 26 Aug 1992, Highbury. Weather at kick-off: a few spots, wind 29 km/h, 18°C.
- 2023Man United 3-2 Nott'm Forest2023/24, 26 Aug 2023, Old Trafford. Weather at kick-off: rain, 2.5mm, wind 10 km/h, 17°C.
- 2018Newcastle 1-2 Chelsea2018/19, 26 Aug 2018, St James' Park. Weather at kick-off: rain, 0.7mm, wind 18 km/h, 12°C.
- 2018Watford 2-1 Crystal Palace2018/19, 26 Aug 2018, Vicarage Road. Weather at kick-off: heavy rain, 3.6mm, wind 25 km/h, 14°C.
- 2017Bournemouth 1-2 Man City2017/18, 26 Aug 2017, Dean Court. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 14 km/h, 21°C.
- 2006Liverpool 2-1 West Ham2006/07, 26 Aug 2006, Anfield. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 24 km/h, 17°C.
- 2006Watford 1-2 Man United2006/07, 26 Aug 2006, Vicarage Road. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 13 km/h, 19°C.
- 2000Man City 1-2 Coventry2000/01, 26 Aug 2000, Maine Road. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 10 km/h, 20°C.
- 2000Middlesbrough 1-2 Leeds2000/01, 26 Aug 2000, Riverside Stadium. Weather at kick-off: rain, 1mm, wind 11 km/h, 18°C.
- 1995Bolton 2-1 Blackburn1995/96, 26 Aug 1995, Burnden Park. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 11 km/h, 16°C.
- 2023Everton 0-1 Wolves2023/24, 26 Aug 2023, Goodison Park. Weather at kick-off: a few spots, wind 21 km/h, 17°C.
- 2007Man United 1-0 Tottenham2007/08, 26 Aug 2007, Old Trafford. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 17 km/h, 16°C.
- 2006Fulham 1-0 Sheffield United2006/07, 26 Aug 2006, Craven Cottage. Weather at kick-off: a few spots, wind 14 km/h, 20°C.
- 2006Man City 1-0 Arsenal2006/07, 26 Aug 2006, City of Manchester Stadium. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 16 km/h, 17°C.
- 2006Wigan 1-0 Reading2006/07, 26 Aug 2006, Wigan's stadium (the JJB). Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 18 km/h, 17°C.
- 2000Ipswich 1-0 Sunderland2000/01, 26 Aug 2000, Portman Road. Weather at kick-off: rain, 0.6mm, wind 17 km/h, 21°C.
- 1996Leeds 1-0 Wimbledon1996/97, 26 Aug 1996, Elland Road. Weather at kick-off: rain, 0.9mm, wind 6 km/h, 15°C.
- 1995QPR 1-0 Man City1995/96, 26 Aug 1995, Loftus Road. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 16 km/h, 22°C.
- 1992Coventry 0-1 QPR1992/93, 26 Aug 1992, Highfield Road. Weather at kick-off: rain, 1.4mm, wind 33 km/h, 15°C.
- 2000Southampton 3-3 Liverpool2000/01, 26 Aug 2000, The Dell. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 14 km/h, 20°C.
- 2023Arsenal 2-2 Fulham2023/24, 26 Aug 2023, Emirates Stadium. Weather at kick-off: a few spots, wind 16 km/h, 18°C.
- 2012Liverpool 2-2 Man City2012/13, 26 Aug 2012, Anfield. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 16 km/h, 16°C.
- 2007Middlesbrough 2-2 Newcastle2007/08, 26 Aug 2007, Riverside Stadium. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 8 km/h, 18°C.
- 2003Charlton 2-2 Everton2003/04, 26 Aug 2003, The Valley. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 7 km/h, 21°C.
- 2000Everton 2-2 Derby2000/01, 26 Aug 2000, Goodison Park. Weather at kick-off: a few spots, wind 7 km/h, 20°C.
- 2000West Ham 2-2 Man United2000/01, 26 Aug 2000, Boleyn Ground. Weather at kick-off: a few spots, wind 11 km/h, 19°C.
- 2023Brentford 1-1 Crystal Palace2023/24, 26 Aug 2023, Brentford Community Stadium. Weather at kick-off: a few spots, wind 14 km/h, 18°C.
- 2001Aston Villa 1-1 Man United2001/02, 26 Aug 2001, Villa Park. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 9 km/h, 21°C.
- 2001Newcastle 1-1 Sunderland2001/02, 26 Aug 2001, St James' Park. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 9 km/h, 18°C.
- 1995Nott'm Forest 1-1 West Ham1995/96, 26 Aug 1995, City Ground. Weather at kick-off: rain, 0.8mm, wind 16 km/h, 19°C.
- 2017Huddersfield 0-0 Southampton2017/18, 26 Aug 2017, Kirklees Stadium. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 19 km/h, 18°C.
- 2017Watford 0-0 Brighton2017/18, 26 Aug 2017, Vicarage Road. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 10 km/h, 23°C.
- 2013Man United 0-0 Chelsea2013/14, 26 Aug 2013, Old Trafford. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 6 km/h, 22°C.
- 2012Stoke 0-0 Arsenal2012/13, 26 Aug 2012, Stoke's stadium (the Britannia). Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 13 km/h, 17°C.
- 2003Leeds 0-0 Southampton2003/04, 26 Aug 2003, Elland Road. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 12 km/h, 17°C.
- 2003Leicester 0-0 Middlesbrough2003/04, 26 Aug 2003, King Power Stadium. Weather at kick-off: dry, wind 10 km/h, 20°C.
- 2000Bradford 0-0 Leicester2000/01, 26 Aug 2000, Valley Parade. Weather at kick-off: a few spots, wind 8 km/h, 19°C.
- 1995Coventry 0-0 Arsenal1995/96, 26 Aug 1995, Highfield Road. Weather at kick-off: a few spots, wind 18 km/h, 20°C.
- 1992Chelsea 0-0 Blackburn1992/93, 26 Aug 1992, Stamford Bridge. Weather at kick-off: rain, 0.8mm, wind 30 km/h, 18°C.
Formula 1
- 2018Sebastian Vettel won the 2018 Belgian Grand Prix.For Ferrari, from 2nd on the grid. Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Spa. Weather: dry; 17°C, wind 17 km/h per Open-Meteo's model.
- 2007Felipe Massa won the 2007 Turkish Grand Prix.For Ferrari, from pole. Istanbul Park, Istanbul. Weather: dry; 33°C, wind 20 km/h per Open-Meteo's model.
- 1990Ayrton Senna won the 1990 Belgian Grand Prix.For McLaren, from pole. Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Spa. Weather: dry; 23°C, wind 12 km/h per Open-Meteo's model.
- 1984Alain Prost won the 1984 Dutch Grand Prix.For McLaren, from pole. Circuit Park Zandvoort, Zandvoort. Weather: dry; 19°C, wind 13 km/h per Open-Meteo's model.
- 1979Alan Jones won the 1979 Dutch Grand Prix.For Williams, from 2nd on the grid. Circuit Park Zandvoort, Zandvoort. Weather: dry; 16°C, wind 25 km/h per Open-Meteo's model.
World Cup
No World Cup game has been played on 26 August.
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