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Premier League:
Frustration

Wolves  0  Newcastle  0

Newcastle stumbled to another disappointing goalless draw on the road as they failed to break down basement side Wolves in a turgid game in the rain at Molineux on Sunday afternoon.

Despite lengthy periods of possession United failed to break down a resilient home side that was there to be beaten but Eddie Howe's side was unable to create the once chance that would surely have won the game.

Nick Woltemade got his head to a Kieran Trippier free-kick that flicked the top of the bar in the first half and Sven Botman seemed a certain scorer from a corner but missed from a yard out and the ball was cleared.

A second half improvement was expected but never really materialised, despite Howe making a triple substitution and although several dangerous crosses were whipped in, there was no-one on the end of them; Yoane Wissa bemusingly outside of the box.

The home side's ambitions were clearly to play for a point although they had the odd chance, Hugo Bueno firing narrowly over in first half added time after Joelinton had a shot saved at the other end.

The big Brazilian also went close near the end of full time, meeting a near post corner but Malick Thiaw was probably better placed.

The chance of the match came in the final minute of added time when Bruno Guimaraes teed himself up for a shot but sliced it wide.

The point took United back above the mackems into eighth, although a two-goal victory would have seen them end the day fifth.

Full match report to follow.

Team: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Hall, Joelinton, Tonali (L.Miley 67), Guimaraes, Barnes, Woltemade (Wissa 67), Gordon (Elanga).
Subs n/u: Ramsdale, A.Murphy, Shahar, Willock, Ramsey, Neave.

Booked: Tonali, Botman.

WWFC:
Sar, Mosquera, S.Bueno, Krejci, Tchatchoua, Andre, Joao Gomes (Arias 71), Mane, H.Bueno, Arokodare (Larsen 65), Hwang (Gomes 86).
Subs n/u: Johnstone, Agbadou, Doherty, Lopez, Pedro Lima, Wolfe.

Booked: Mosquera, Andre.

Eddie Howe said:

"We were trying and we tried right to the end to win that game. It was a game of frustration for us. They played very low and minimised space and we had to have the intention of trying to win the game in every moment.

"We had a lot of the ball. I thought we didn't do enough with it; our cutting edge was missing. But I thought we played better the longer the game went on and I thought the substitutes made a positive impact. With the ball, I thought we had the control of the game very early."

Referee: Sam Barrott - second Toon appointment of the season for the Yorkshire whistler, following the 2-1 Premier League home conquest of Manchester City.

VAR:
Paul Tierney

Stats:

This was the 22nd time that the two clubs have faced each other in the PL at home or away - and the first that Newcastle have failed to score at least one goal.

The Magpies recorded their fourth 0-0 draw of the season in the Premier League, all of which have come on the road.

Scoreless visits to Aston Villa, Leeds, Bournemouth and Wolves plus 0-1 defeats at the mackems and Manchester mean that Eddie Howe's side have failed to net in six of 11 PL fixtures away from Gallowgate. Seven of their ten PL away goals came in two games (Everton and Burnley).

Mags @ Molineux - PL visits:

2025/26 Drew 0-0
2024/25
Won 2-1 Schar, Barnes
2023/24 Drew 2-2 Wilson 2 (1pen)
2022/23 Drew 1-1 Saint-Maximin)
2021/22 Lost 1-2 Hendrick
2020/21 Drew 1-1 J.Murphy
2019/20 Drew 1-1 Almiron
2018/19 Drew 1-1 Hayden
2011/12 Won 2-1 Ba, Gutierrez
2010/11 Drew 1-1 Carroll
2003/04 Drew 1-1 Shearer

Latest PL results/fixture:

Sat 17.01.2026:
Manchester United 2-0 Manchester City
Chelsea 2-0 Brentford
Leeds United 1-0 Fulham
Liverpool 1-1 Burnley
mackems 2-1 Crystal Palace
Spurs 1-2 West Ham
Nottingham Forest 0-0 Arsenal

Sun 18.01.2026:
Wolves 0-0 Newcastle
Aston Villa v Everton

Mon 19.01.2026:
Brighton v Bournemouth (8pm) Sky

U18s:
Unhappy new year

Newcastle U18s  0  Liverpool U18s  1

Following the postponement of last Saturday's game at Blackburn Rovers, Newcastle's U18 side returned to action for the first time in 2026 against Liverpool on Saturday.

The Magpies were seeking their fifth successive home league win and a seasonal double against the Reds after a 4-3 away win but were beaten by a 54th minute strike from visiting attacker Josh Sonnie-Lambie.

Team: Dowell, Johnson, Durrant (Morgan 85), Moran, Old, M.Taylor (Patterson 85), Pinnington (Hutchison 85), Alabi, Wooster, O’Donovan, Mills. Subs n/u: Jones, Lucas.

Booked: Alabi

Thanks to GW

The U18s have two more home games this week, facing Leeds United at Little Benton next Saturday (Noon).

Before that is an FA Youth Cup Fourth Round tie at Whitley Park this Thursday, when Crystal Palace provide the opposition in a 7pm kick-off.

If the scores are level at 90 minutes, 30 minutes of extra time will be played before a penalty shootout if needed.

The winners will travel to Stevenage in Round Five.

FA Cup:
Villa FAC (a) date set

Newcastle's FA Cup Fourth Round tie against Aston Villa will have a 5.45pm kick-off on Saturday February 14th.

United's visit to Villa Park will be shown live on BBC1.

Fourth Round ties:

Fri 13.02.2026:
Hull City v Chelsea (7.45pm) BBC/TNT/discovery+
Wrexham v Ipswich Town (7.45pm) BBC/discovery+

Sat 14.02.2026:
Burton Albion v West Ham (12.15pm) TNT/ discovery+
Burnley v Mansfield Town (3pm)
Manchester City v Salford City/Swindon Town (3pm)
Norwich City v West Bromwich Albion (3pm)
Port Vale v Bristol City (3pm)
Southampton v Leicester City (3pm)
Aston Villa v Newcastle (5.45pm) BBC/TNT/discovery+
Liverpool v Brighton (8pm) TNT/discovery+

Sun 15.02.2026:
Birmingham City v Leeds United (Noon) TNT/discovery+
Grimsby Town v Wolves (1.30pm) TNT/discovery+
Oxford United v mackems (2pm) discovery+
Stoke City v Fulham (2pm) discovery+
Arsenal v Wigan Athletic (4.30pm) TNT/discovery+

Mon 16.02.2026:
Macclesfield v Brentford (7.30pm) TNT/discovery+

As per the Third Round, there are no replays.

Ticket information is awaited: Villa's last FA Cup home tie came against Cardiff City in 2025, when the Bluebirds were allocated 6,500 places.

Update:
Loan lads

Matt Targett (Middlesbrough):
A 90 minute shift at left back on Friday for Matt, as they won a seesaw visit to West Bromwich Albion 3-2, cementing their hold on second place in the Championship.

Trevan Sanusi (Lorient):
Lorient recorded a 3-1 success away to Monaco in Ligue 1 on Friday, but Sanusi was omitted from the squad.

Harrison Ashby/Joe White (Bradford City):
There was a losing start to life at the Bantams for the Toon pair on Saturday, beaten 1-2 at home by Cardiff City in League One. Both appeared from the bench in the 68th minute, when the scoring was complete.

Joe Brayson (Morpeth Town):
The striker started on Saturday as the Highwaymen lost 0-1 at Gainsborough Trinity in the NPL Premier Division.

Antonio Cordero (Cadiz)

Albacete (a) La Liga 2, Sunday.

Travis Hernes (Groningen):

Heerenveen (a) Eredivisie, Sunday.

Odysseas Vlachodimos (Seville):
Elche (a) La Liga, Monday.

PL2:
Derby draw

mackems U21s  1  Newcastle U21s  1

Match report

Ex-Mag:
Ben breaks Hearts

Following two Scottish Premier League outings from the bench for his new club, ex-Magpie striker Ben Parkinson enjoyed a memorable Scottish Cup debut on Saturday.

Introduced at half time in the Fourth Round tie at Hearts when it was 0-0, the 20 year-old scored his first senior career goal from close range to put the Bairns ahead.

Hearts then levelled to force extra time during which there was no further scoring, sending the tie to a penalty shootout that Falkirk won 5-4 after converting all five of theirs - Parky stepping up to convert the clincher.

The game comes only a month after Ben's last experience in a shootout, netting as Newcastle lost to AFC Halifax Town in the National League Cup. 

Carabao Cup:
Blue Toon

Newcastle  0  Manchester City  2

Match action


Match report

Carabao Cup Semi-finals:

1st legs:

Tue 13.01.2026:

Newcastle 0-2 Manchester City

Wed 14.01.2026:
Chelsea 2-3 Arsenal

2nd legs:

Tue 03.02.2026:

Arsenal v Chelsea (8pm) ITV

Wed 04.02.2026:
Manchester City v Newcastle (8pm) Sky

Update:
Heff off

Magpies central defender Cathal Heffernan has joined League Two Harrogate Town for an undisclosed fee.

The 20 year-old central defender was signed from AC Milan in 2023, having previously played for hometown club Cork City.

Made U21 captain, Cathal joined United's senior squad ahead of the 2024/25 season, facing SpVgg Unterhaching in Germany and Urawa Red Diamonds in Japan. 

However he wasn't included in this season's first team preparations, remaining with the U21s, what was to be his final Magpies appearance coming in a 0-3 Premier League International Cup defeat to Croatia Zagreb last month.

Heffernan is the third former Magpie in the squad at Wetherby Road, joining Lewis Cass and Liam Gibson.

He got off to a losing start on Saturday, playing the full game as Harrogate lost 0-1 at Shrewsbury Town.

Update:
Training ground claim

Tuesday's Mail newspaper carried an exclusive that the Magpies are set to formally announce the location of their eagerly-awaited training ground as Woolsington.

The site near Newcastle Airport will reportedly be developed at an estimated cost of £200m, with work set to begin this year and a two year timescale for completion. 

Woolsington Hall and surrounding grounds were first earmarked for club use over 30 years ago, then-Magpies Chairman Sir John Hall purchasing it for a proposed Academy.

It's unclear who currently owns the proposed site, which was at one point earmarked for housing development.

PLIC:
Beaten again

Newcastle U21s  0  Benfica B  5

Match report


Update:
Botman's birthday gift

From NUFC, Monday:

Newcastle United defender Sven Botman has signed a new long-term contract with the club.

The 26-year-old, who moved to St. James’ Park from French side Lille in 2022, has extended his stay with the Magpies until summer 2030.

Sven has featured 17 times in all competitions so far this season, with Saturday’s FA Cup victory over Bournemouth taking his tally to 93 appearances for the club.

Sven said: “I’m really happy to sign this contract. This club has given me so much in the last three-and-a-half years.

“I’ve grown as a person and as a player here and I feel like I have so much more to give in the long term. That’s why both parties are really happy with this decision and I’m looking forward to what’s coming in the future here.”

Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe added: “We’re delighted that Sven has committed his long-term future to the club. He has been an outstanding player for us since he joined and I firmly believe there’s more to come from him.

“Sven has a strong mentality and work ethic, which is clear every time he trains or plays. We value his presence on and off the pitch and l’m really pleased to see his long-term future secured here.”

Newcastle United Sporting Director Ross Wilson said: “Sven is not only an important player on the pitch, but also a top professional and a hugely respected member of our squad.

“With Sven’s previous contract due to expire at the end of next season, it’s fantastic that we’ve secured his future here. I know Eddie and the players are equally thrilled.

“Sven feels settled in Newcastle, both in the city and within our squad, and we’re all excited to continue with him in our ranks.”

Had to come to London:
Gerry & Sewell (a)

Update: for any NUFC members/season ticket holders yet to book up, the last remaining seats can be purchased with a discount by entering the code NEWFC at checkout.

Following a successful run at Newcastle's Theatre Royal, "Gerry & Sewell" hit the Aldwych Theatre in London's West End until January 24th.

Tickets are on sale now online here

Filmed as "Purely Belter", Jamie Eastlake's stage adaptation of Jonathan Tulloch's book, "The Season Ticket" tells the tale of two Toon fans and a quest for their holy grail of NUFC season tickets, despite being totally skint....

FA Cup:
Whole lotta glove!

Newcastle  3  Bournemouth  3
(Newcastle win 7-6 on pens aet)

Match action

Match report

2025/26:
Toffees (h) tickets

Latest Premier League ticket update from NUFC:

Everton (h)

Member ballot opens Mon 26.01.2026, Noon
Member ballot closes Tue 27.01.2026, Noon
Ballot winners notified Wed 28.01.2026, 11.30am

Seat selection opens Wed 28.01.2026, Noon
Seat selection closes Fri 30.01.2026, Noon

ST fwding/resale Fri 30.01.2026, 4pm
Member sale Mon 02.02.02026, 10am

Champions League:
PSV Eindhoven (h)

Wednesday sees Newcastle in Champions League action, with the penultimate one of their eight first phase ties bringing last season's Dutch league winners to Tyneside. 

It's an 8pm kick-off.

The Magpies have 10 points from their opening six games, placing them 12th in the 36 team league. The top eight qualify and the next 16 advance to a two-legged playoff -teams finishing ninth to 16th seeded in that playoff and enjoying home advantage in the second leg.

With two games left, five top eight finishers are confirmed.

Hat sellers Football Bobbles will have a stall outside the Trent House pub from 5pm. Card payments accepted.

Team: To follow.

PSV:
To follow.

Ahead of their visit to Gallowgate, PSV visit Fortuna Sittard in the Eredivisie on Saturday. Peter Bosz's side sit 13 points clear at the top of the table and have won 16 of their 18 league games, drawing one and losing the other.

Six Champions League fixtures have brought them eight points, leaving them 21st in the table.

At home they lost 1-3 to Union SG, thumped Napoli 6-2 and went down by the odd goal in five to Atletico Madrid. On the road, they drew 1-1 at Bayer Leverkusen and Olympiakos and memorably beat Liverpool 4-1 at Anfield.

Since a 2-3 loss at Go Ahead Eagles last March, PSV have remained unbeaten away from home in all competitions - a run that currently stands at 18 matches.

Referee: tbc

VAR:
tbc

UK TV:
Live on TNT Sports

The tie will be on live at WonderBar in The Gate, with DJ Mad Mick on stage beforehand.

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Overseas TV: To follow

UK Radio: Live on talkSPORT 2

Roads: Barrack Road will be closed to traffic post-match between Stanhope Street and St. James' Boulevard, beginning at the final whistle or earlier and continuing up to 45 minutes after full time or when crowds disperse.

Buses: Due to the closure of Barrack Road, Go North East X50 football services to the Metro Centre will depart from St. James’ Boulevard, outside the Citygate building.

Stagecoach buses stopping on Barrack Road will be diverted and passengers required to use alternative bus stops while the post-match closure is in place. Details here

Metro: No scheduled disruptions.

Rail: Scheduled disruptions are online here


Stats:

NUFC in the Champions League @ SJP:

1997/98
Croatia Zagreb won 2-1
1997/98 Barcelona won 3-2
1997/98 PSV lost 0-2
1997/98 Dynamo Kiev won 2-0
2002/03 Zeljeznicar won 4-0
2002/03 Feyenoord lost 0-1
2002/03 Juventus won 1-0
2002/03 Dynamo Kiev won 2-1
2002/03 Inter Milan lost 1-4
2002/03 Bayer Leverkusen won 3-1
2002/03 Barcelona lost 0-2
2003/04 Partizan Belgrade lost 0-1 (lost 3-4 pens)
2023/24 PSG won 4-1
2023/24 Borussia Dortmund lost 0-1
2023/24 AC Milan lost 1-2
2025/26 Barcelona lost 1-2
2025/26 Benfica won 3-0
2025/26 Bilbao won 2-0

Dutch sides @ SJP - competitive games:

1968/69 Feyenoord won 4-0 (FC)
1997/98 PSV Eindhoven lost 0-2 (CL)
2002/03
Feyenoord lost 0-1 (CL)
2003/04
NAC Breda won 5-0 (UE)
2003/04
PSV Eindhoven won 2-1 (UE)
2004/05 Heerenveen won 2-1 (UE)
2006/07 AZ Alkmaar won 4-2 (EL)


2025/26:
Senior Cup latest

Northumberland Senior Cup Second Round:

Newcastle Benfield 0-0 Morpeth Town (4-2 pens)
??.??.2026 Whitley Bay v North Shields
22.01.2026 Newcastle University v Alnwick Town
03.02.2026 Heaton Stannington v Blyth Town

The NFA allowed Newcastle U21s to withdraw from the competition this season due to other commitments.

Regular participants since East End/West End days, the Magpies withdrew from the competition back in 1933 and belatedly returned in 1983.

The Senior Cup Final will be played at SJP once again.

 






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Tickets/Fixtures
Season 2025/26

NUFC ticketing website online here

NUFC Box Office: 

0344 372 1892 line manned:
Monday to Friday: 10am to 5pm
Home games: 10am to 30 minutes from KO
Away games: Three hours from KO to KO


Milburn Stand Box Office manned:
Wednesdays only: 10am to 5pm
Home games: 10am to half time


STs:
NUFC said on 12.01.2026 they had over 35,000 season ticket holders and a season ticket waiting list scheme is planned, but without providing any timescale.

2025/26 ST prices here
2025/26 ST T&Cs here

PL home ST limits:
ST left unused, limit is 5
ST sold/transferred limit is 10

2025/26 Cup Scheme FAQs here
2025/26 Cup Scheme T&Cs here


2025/26 home cup pricing: 
CL: £60 & £70
FA
: £30 & £35
CC:
£20 & £25

FA/CC Cup Scheme payments taken 7 days after home cup fixture date confirmed.

2025/26 Memberships

£20 Junior
, £37 Adult, £47 Adult+

SJP seating plan online here  


Away ticket
transfers are possible between 72 hours and five hours before kick-off (times may vary). A maximum of two are permitted per season (PL only).

Home ticket transfers are possible between three weeks and one hour before kick-off. 

More info online here

Away ticket info online here

ST holders have 24 hours to apply, 24 hours to determine success, 48 hours to buy.


Success is based on the loyalty point total calculated from applications received. Any applications from ST holders with less points are entered into a ballot, which will have taken place before tickets go on sale.

The purchase window is divided into two sections determined by a loyalty point division that alters for each game - those successful applicants above that point division get a couple of hours head start.

Note that emails from NUFC confirming success may arrive after the purchase window opens - if you think you qualify because of your points total, just log on and complete your purchase regardless. 

Tickets not bought by successful applicants within 48 hours are offered to unsuccessful applicants with the next highest loyalty points total. NUFC contact them directly.

Friends and family groups remain, travel groups and away season tickets are gone.

2025/26 PL away tickets remain at £30.
2025/26 CL away tickets are €50 or less.

Fixtures:

Wed 21.01.2026 PSV Eindhoven (Netherlands) (h) @ SJP, 8pm.
CL League stage game 7. ST fwding/resale now. Live on TNT Sports.

Thu 22.01.2026 U18s v Crystal Palace (h) @ Whitley Park, 7pm. FA Youth Cup Fourth Round.


Sat 24.01.2026 U18s v Leeds United (h) @ Little Benton, Noon. U18 Premier League.

Sun 25.01.2026 Aston Villa (h)
@ SJP, 2pm. Premier League. ST fwding/resale now. Live on Sky Sports.

Wed 28.01.2026 PSG (France) (a)
@ Parc des Princes, 9pm local time. CL League stage game 8. SOLD OUT. Allocation 2,000 (Digital tickets). Live on TNT Sports.

Fri 30.01.2026 U21s v Wolves (h) @ Whitley Park, 7pm. PL2.

Sat 31.01.2026 U18s v Manchester City (h) @ MCFC Academy, 12.30pm. U18 Premier League.

Sat 31.01.2026 Liverpool (a)
@ Anfield, 8pm. Premier League.
SOLD OUT.
Allocation 3,000 tbc. (Digital tickets). Live on TNT Sports.

Wed 04.02.2026 Manchester City (a) @ Etihad Stadium, 8pm. Carabao Cup Semi-final second leg. SOLD OUT. Allocation 6,250 tbc. (Digital tickets). Live on Sky Sports.

Fri 06.02.2026 U21s v Aston Villa (a)
@ Bodymoor Heath, 7pm. PL2.

Sat 07.02.2026 U18s v Wolves (h) @ Little Benton, 11am. U18 Premier League.

Sat 07.02.2026 Brentford (h)
@ SJP, 5.30pm. Premier League. ST fwding/resale now. Member sale Mon 19.01.02026, 10am. Live on Sky Sports.

Tue 10.02.2026 Spurs (a) @ Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, 7.30pm. Premier League. SOLD OUT. Allocation 3,000 tbc. (Digital tickets). Live on TNT Sports.

Fri 13.02.2026 U21s v Arsenal (a)
@ Boreham Wood FC, 7pm. PL2.

Sat 14.02.2026 U18s v Stoke City (a) @ Clayton Wood, 11am. U18 Premier League.

Sat 14.02.2026 Aston Villa (a) @ Villa Park, 5.45pm. FA Cup Fourth Round. Ticket details awaited. Live on BBC1/TNT Sports.

Fri 20.02.2026 U21s v Fulham (h) @ Whitley Park, 7pm. PL2.

Sat 21.02.2026 U18s v Manchester City (h) @ Little Benton, 11am. U18 Premier League.

Sat 21.02.2026 Manchester City (a) @ Etihad Stadium, 12.30pm or 8pm. Premier League. ST applications open Mon 19.01.2026, 2pm, close Tue 20.01.2026, 2pm. Seat selections open Wed 21.01.2026, 2pm, close Fri 23.01.2026. 2pm.  Allocation tbc. (Digital tickets). Live on TNT Sports.

Sun 24.05.2026 PL ends. 

NUFC live on TV (all UK times):
Wed 21.01.2026 PSV (h) 8pm TNT

Sun 25.01.2026 Villa (h) 2pm
Sky
Wed 28.01.2026 PSG (a) 8pm
TNT
Sat 31.01.2026
Liverpool (a) 8pm
TNT
Wed 04.02.2026 Man C (a) 8pm Sky
Sat 07.02.2026 Brentford (h) 5.30pm Sky
Tue 10.02.2026 Spurs (a) 7.30pm
TNT

Sat 14.02.2026 Villa (a) 5.45pm TNT/BBC
Sat 21.02.2026 Man C (a) 12.30/8pm
TNT*

* 8pm if either club have a CL away playoff on Wed 18.02.2026. If not, it's 12.30pm.

(PL Selections made to Mon 01.03.2026)

Live PL TV release dates:  

Mar by Wed 21.01.2026
Apr by Wed 04.03.2026
MW35 by Wed 25.03.2026
MW36 by Wed 01.04.2026
MW37 by Wed 08.04.2026
MW38 after Sun 17.05.2026


(The only PL games not shown live in the UK during 2025/26 are 3pm Saturday KOs. All games rescheduled to Sunday due to UEFA commitments are televised live).

Champions League: (all UK times)

L7: Wed 21.01.2026 PSV (h) 8pm
L8: Wed 28.01.2026 PSG (a) 8pm
(PO1: Tue 17.02.2026 / Wed 18.02.2026)
(PO2: Tue 24.02.2026 / Wed 25.02.2026)
R16(1): Tue 10.03.2026 / Wed 11.03.2026
R16(2): Tue 17.03.2026 / Wed 18.03.2026
QF1: Tue 07.04.2026 / Wed 08.04.2026
QF2: Tue 14.04.2026 / Wed 15.04.2026
SF1: Tue 28.04.2026 / Wed 29.04.2026
SF2: Tue 05.05.2026 / Wed 06.05.2026
F: Sat 30.05.2026 (Budapest)

Carabao Cup:


SF1:
Tue 13.01.2026 Man City (h) lost 0-2
SF2: Wed 04.02.2026 Man City (a) 8pm
F: Sun 22.03.2026 (Wembley) 4.30pm

FA Cup: 

R4: Sat 14.02.2026 Aston Villa (a) 5.45pm
R5: Sat 07.03.2026
QF: Sat 04.04.2026
SF: Sat 25.04.2026
F: Sat 16.05.2026 (Wembley)

Other events @ SJP:

Euro 2028:

Four group stage games and one last 16 tie will be played at SJP on the following dates:

Mon 12.06.2028
Thu 15.06.2028
Sat 17.06.2028
Tue 20.06.2028
Sun 25.06.2028

(Kick-off times will be advised in 2027)


Winter transfer window:

Thu 01.01.2026-Mon 02.02.2026 @ tbc


2026/27 PL season:

Sat 22.08.2026
Match Week 1
Sun 30.05.2027
Match Week 38

International Magpies
National Service

2025/26
International breaks:

23.03-31.03.2026
11.06-19.07.2026 World Cup Finals

WCPO semi-finals:
Italy v Northern Ireland
Poland v Albania
Slovakia v Kosovo
Czech Republic v Ireland
Wales v Bosnia and Herzegovina
Ukraine v Sweden
Turkey v Romania
Denmark v North Macedonia

Finals:
Wales or Bosnia v Italy or Northern Ireland
Ukraine or Sweden v Poland or Albania
Slovakia or Kosovo v Turkey or Romania
Czech or Ireland v Denmark or N.Macedonia

SFs: Thu 26.03.2026
F: Tue 31.03.2026.

Confederations play offs:
DR Congo play the winners of New Caledonia versus Jamaica, while Iraq face either Bolivia or Surinam. The two winning sides both qualify for the World Cup Finals.

SFs: Thu 26.03.2026
Fs: Tue 31.03.2026.

2026/27:
21.09-09.10.2026*
09.11-17.11.2026
22.03-30.03.2026

* the early September break was abolished in favour of an extended October one running to 19 days, during which four internationals will be staged.
 
Coxy's Corner

Whoops, He did it Again...


What's this all about then?
Click here  
for a rambling explanation of sorts....
 

On This Day in History
18th January


Born Or Died:

1954 Jeff Clarke born, Hemsworth, Pontefract. (1982-87 player, 1988-96 coach)

Central defender who joined the Magpies on a free transfer from the mackems, having begun his playing career at Manchester City.

Making his debut alongside fellow new boy Kevin Keegan (and the returning John Craggs) in a memorable home win over QPR, Jeff's first United goal came the following month in a 1-1 draw with Chelsea at SJP.

Sustaining a serious leg injury at Barnsley a year later caused Jeff to be missing from the promotion-winning side until the following February, when he made a brief comeback.

Missing from the United side who began life back in the top flight under Jack Charlton, Jeff was loaned to Brighton and Hove Albion and played four games back in Division Two.

By October 1984 though he was back on Tyneside and in the first team, becoming a regular starter again that season and keeping his place in the 1985/86 campaign.

Featuring less often in the 1986/87 season, Jeff made his final Magpies apperance in a 3-1 defeat at Wimbledon in February 1987.   

After brief spells in Turkey with Ankargucu and locally with Darlington and Whitley Bay, Jeff returned to SJP in 1988, initially working as the club's Community Officer.

He subsequently joined the United backroom staff and became reserve team manager, later joining a PFA scheme to study for physiotherapy qualifications. 

Leaving United in 1996 to take on a physio role at the mackems and then subsequently with Leeds United, he moved on to Dundee United in 2003 - latterly working with the Arabs' youth sides.

1961 Peter Beardsley MBE born, Longbenton (1983-87 & 1993-97)

Spotted playing local youth football, "Pedro" had unsuccessful trials at Gillingham, Cambridge United, Burnley and Newcastle.

However, former Magpies captain Bob Moncur talked the 18 year-old into playing for his Carlisle reserve side at Newcastle Blue Star.

Beardsley scored and quickly agreed terms with the Brunton Park club, where he continued to earn rave reviews.

A move to Vancouver Whitecaps in the North American Soccer League came in 1981, with a return two years later to join Arthur Cox’s Magpies after a brief one-game flirtation with Manchester United.

Promotion was duly achieved but Cox's replacement by Jack Charlton saw things gradually start to unravel for Beardsley.

The departure of Chris Waddle to Spurs came at the end of a season in which Charlton had shown his true colours by signing burly forwards Tony Cunningham & George Reilly.

Partial respite came with the appointment of Willie McFaul, but despite the emergence of young talent such as Paul Gascoigne, Ian Bogie and Paul Stephenson the club continued to muddle along in mid-table.

That perceived lack of ambition saw Beardsley depart in July 1987, Liverpool paying a record £1.9m for him and United only then investing in a squad overhaul.

Unexpectedly sold to Everton in 1991, two seasons at Goodison Park followed before Kevin Keegan brought him back to SJP.

Forming the supply line for the prolific Andy Cole when he wasn’t scoring sensational goals himself, he was a prime mover in establishing United back in the top-flight.

Although many of his goals are recorded for posterity, for those who saw him play, certain memories are embedded: his chip over Joe Corrigan in May 1984 or a hat-trick against the mackems in Jan 1985.

Or from his second spell; astounding strikes at Spurs, Palace and Forest and a solo scampering effort at the Leazes End against Villa - all equally magical.

A testimonial game at St. James’ Park in 1999 saw his boyhood favourites Celtic come to town, two years after leaving United to wind down his twenty year career at Bolton Wanderers, Manchester City, Fulham, Hartlepool United and Doncaster Rovers.

And internationally Beardsley amassed a total of 59 England caps, netting nine times.

Maintaining an association with United since his retirement, Beardsley was at various involved in off-field PR and coaching at youth team level.  

However, that included an allegation of bullying Academy players in 2003 that was investigated by a Premier League inquiry before he and Kenny Wharton were cleared. 

2010 found him managing United's reserves, with a fleeting spell as caretaker boss after the departure of Chris Hughton and before the installation of Alan Pardew - however he didn't take charge of the team for a game.

He made way for Willie Donachie as second string manager in 2011 before being given the role of Football Development Manager.

Retaining the role of U21 coach at the club, Beardsley briefly assisted interim boss John Carver in early 2015 following the departure of Alan Pardew, leaving in 2018.

1981 Death of Duggie Livingstone, 82. Former manager. (1954-56)

1992 Samuel Adjei born, Eksjö, Sweden.
(2009-12)

Fleet-footed winger signed from Jönköpings Södra IF in January 2009, who made his Magpies bow for the U18 side in a 0-3 home loss to Leeds United two months later.

Samuel was handed a reserve debut days later against Hull City at North Ferriby and a first taste of senior team football came in our pre-season friendly at Huddersfield Town the following July.

The 2009/10 season saw Adjei a regular U18 starter netting at SJP in an FA Youth Cup win over Crystal Palace. The former Swedish youth international also played six reserve games.

However, injury meant that Samuel missed the opening weeks of the 2010/11 season, returning for the U18s in late September.

Season 2011/12 saw Adjei return to reserve action but after just four appearances and a brief loan spell at Hartlepool (just one game before a hamstring injury) he was released by the club in Summer 2012.

Adjei then returned to Sweden and former club Jönköpings Södra IF in January 2013.

After making just two appearances though due to further fitness problems, Samuel left in November 2014 and we're unsure of his current whereabouts.

Confusingly, another Samuel Adjei (born 11.03.1993 in the USA) played at the same time for New York Red Bulls, Golden Stars (Ghana), Sheffield Wednesday (trial), Derby County (trial), Lille (France, trial), FC Sydvest (Denmark), Naestved (Denmark) and Hawkes Bay (New Zealand).

This other Adjei later returned to the USA and coached at Bloomfield College in addition to opening his own Soccer Virtuoso business.

1997 Dan Barlaser born, Gateshead.
(2012-20)

Midfielder who began his playing career with local club Swalwell Juniors, joining United following a spell with Darlington. 

Making his U18 bow in a 0-4 home loss to Spurs in August 2012, Dan's first goal came in the next home game against Stoke City. 

Called up by Turkey U16s (where his father was born) he helped them to Montaigu Cup success in France during 2013 and featured in United's Milk Cup campaign.   

His first U21 club appearance came as a substitute in a 1-4 defeat at Spurs during January 2014 with a maiden goal at home to Brighton the following October.

Switching allegiance to England, June 2015 saw Dan feature in two U18 friendlies against Russia, alongside fellow Magpies Adam Armstrong and Freddie Woodman.

And he received a special birthday present in 2017, debuting for the first team and playing the full 90 minutes of a 3-1 FA Cup victory over Birmingham City at SJP.

Dan featured in the FA Cup embarrassment at Oxford United and League Cup loss to Nottingham Forest early the following season before signing a new two year deal.

Loaned out to League Two Crewe Alexandra on a half-season deal in January 2018, he managed just one senior start for them.

Loaned to Accrington Stanley the following season, 2019/20 found Barlaser sent out to Rotherham United - playing his part as the Millers gained promotion from League One.

Newcastle then exercised an option to extend Dan's contract for a further year and he featuring in pre-season before adding two further League Cup appearances.

Failing to land a place in the 25 man squad however, he completed a permanent move to Rotherham that October for an undisclosed fee and claimed 50% sell-on clause.

He made 152 appearances for the Millers scoring 16 times before moving to Boro for an undisclosed fee during January 2023.

After 56 appearances and one goal he left the smoggies and signed for Hibernian in September 2025.

2014 Death of Andy Graver, 86. (1947-50)


 

What Else?

1896 Woolwich Arsenal (h)
3-1 
(2-0)
Division Two
P19, 22pts, 6th/16 
Stott(10), Miller(12), McKay(75) 
Jenkyns(52pen)
8,000
For United's third, Arsenal 'keeper William Gilmer fisted the ball and it rolled along the crossbar until it dropped at the feet of William McKay who put it in while Willie Wardrope "charged down" the stopper.

Gilmer was a true "Gunner", having joined Arsenal the previous month from the Royal Ordnance factory but would only appear three times for them. 

1902 Everton (h)
1-1 
(0-0)
Division One
P20, 20pts, 12th/18 
Roberts(90) 
Young(55)
17,000
Reports suggest that a significant number of Sunderland fans were present to cheer on the home side, given that Everton were second in the table and the Wearsiders occupied pole position.

The Toffees looked set to record their first-ever victory on Tyneside, only for Richard Roberts to force a Colin Veitch shot into the net in the closing seconds of play. 

1908 Bristol City (h)
2-0 
(1-0)
Division One
P24, 30pts, 2nd/20 
Soye(2), McClarence(50) 
30,000
Jimmy Soye opened the scoring following a corner with his first goal for the club before laying on the second goal for Joe McClarence.

1913 Chelsea (a)
0-1 
(0-0)
Division One
P25, 24pts, 12th/20 
Turnbull(80)
50,000
Two days after progressing in the FA Cup against Bradford City, a much-altered Magpies side lost narrowly at Stamford Bridge.

1919 Scotswood (a)
3-2
(2-2)
Wartime
Donnelly(
1-0), Tulthorpe(2-1), Brown(3-2)
Henderson(1-1,2-2)
10,000
Some sources credit United's winner in this Northern Victory League fixture to Jock Finlay.

1930 Leicester City (a)
1-6 
(0-3)
Division One
P25, 20pts, 21st/22 
Hutchinson(
1-5
Chandler(5,18,60), Hine(12,54), Langford(87)
15,000 
18 year-old Jackie Cape made his debut at outside right after signing from Carlisle United, "but had little chance to shine" according to one match report.

The Magpies also completed the transfer of Joe Devine from Burnley, but formalities weren't completed in time for him to be introduced at Filbert Street.

Arthur Chandler helped himself to a hat-trick and missed an open goal in the final minute of the game.

1936 Manchester United (a) 1-3 (0-1)
Division Two
P23, 26pts, 11th/22 
Ware(80

Mutch(5,57), Rowley(55pen)
22,968
Referee Mr Mortimer awarded a controversial penalty against Dave Davidson for a foul on George Mutch that proved crucial.

1947 Tottenham Hotspur (h)
1-0 
(0-0)
Division Two
P26, 34pts, 2nd/22 
Shackleton(47) 
62,873
Visiting goalkeeper Ted Ditchburn earned an ovation from the Gallowgate at full time, after having defied injury to carry on and Spurs in the game.

1958 Chelsea (a)
1-2 
(1-2)
Division One
P27, 20pts, 18th/22 
White(14) 
Lewis(5),Greaves(20) 
37,327
Len White netted once at Stamford Bridge but missed another three great chances. Chelsea starlet Jimmy Greaves was rather less profligate, making one goal and scoring the other.

1964 Grimsby Town (h) 4-0 (3-0)
Division Two
P27, 29pts, 6th/22 
Anderson(7,61), Thomas(20,23)
23,681
The Mariners were en route to Division Three and got away lightly by conceding just four times to a Newcastle side for whom Stan Anderson, Barrie Thomas, Ron McGarry, Alan Suddick and Dave Hilley all posed a threat.
 

1969 Arsenal (h) 
2-1 
(0-0)
Division One
P27, 25pts, 13th/22 
Robson(56), Davies(90)
Gould(55)
34,227 
Following victories in both the Fairs Cup and the FA Cup, United returned to winning ways in the league - this their first success in four First Division outings.

1975 Manchester 
City (a)
1-5 
(1-2)
Division One
P25, 26pts, 13th/22 
Macdonald(14)
Hammond(6), Tueart (37pen,50,83), Bell(88) 
32,021
Having lost 2-5 at home to Spurs a week earlier, goalkeeper Iam McFaul had to pick the ball out of his net on another five occasions at Maine Road.

A scintillating second half display from City included Denis Tueart's first treble for the club but Newcastle boss Joe Harvey was incensed by the home side's roughhouse tactics that went unchecked by referee Ron Challis - culminating in Rodney Marsh punching Micky Burns without sanction.

1982 Colchester United (a)
4-3
(aet) 2-2 (2-1)
FA Cup 3rd Round Replay 
Waddle(
13), Saunders(43), Brownlie(94), Varadi(114)
Cook(45), Allison(67pen,116pen) 
7,505 
An absolute battle at Layer Road, with spectacular goals from Waddle, Saunders and Brownlie and United 'keeper Kevin Carr conceding two penalties. 

Many away fans attempted to keep track of the tie via a local radio commentator who gave the impression of never having seen a football before, never mind a microphone. 

Both Saunders and Brownlie had failed to score a competitive goal for United before; in the latter's' case after nearly 100 games.

1986 Queens Park Rangers (a) 1-3 (0-2)
Division One
P26, 36pts, 11th/22 
Gascoigne(74)
Fenwick(31,80pen), Robinson(43) 
13,159
Another fruitless afternoon on the Loftus Road plastic, with future Magpies coach Paul Barron in goal for Rangers.

1988 Queen Of The South (Scotland) (a) 4-0 (2-0)
Friendly 
Goddard(22,37), Lormor(59), P.Jackson(79)
2,500
A Monday evening jaunt to Palmerston Park gave the Magpies some match practice ahead of the visit of Spurs to SJP the following weekend.

Willie McFaul's side hadn't been in action over the previous weekend due to being the "odd team out" in the 21 team First Division. 

1989 Watford (a)
0-1
(aet) 0-0 (0-0)
FA Cup 3rd Round 
Third Replay 
og(Roeder)(113)
24,065 
Fourth time unlucky as Glenn Roeder diverted a shot past the helpless Tommy Wright to win it for Watford deep into extra time.
Youtube footage is online here

1992 Charlton Athletic (h)
3-4 
(3-1)
Division Two
P29, 29pts, 23rd/24 
Clark(24), Hunt(31),
Brock(34)
Barness(36), Walsh(73,76),
og(O'Brien)(89)

15,663 
Even by our lowly standards this was a kick in the plums, as Newcastle somehow contrived to turn a 3-0 lead into a defeat - Liam O'Brien diverting a shot from a certain Alan Pardew into the Gallowgate End net to hand the Addicks all three points. 

This proved to be the last home league game in charge for Ossie Ardiles.

Youtube footage is online here

1995 Blackburn Rovers (a) 2-1 (0-0)
FA Cup 3rd Round Replay
Hottiger(58), Clark(85)
Sutton(75)
22,658
To beat the would-be Champions on their own patch after the trauma of selling Andy Cole to Man United was a seminal moment for Kevin Keegan. 

The away fans celebrated in the Darwen End long after the final whistle, calling for KK who was being interviewed by Sky in the tunnel. 

For some unknown reason though he failed to reappear - strange, given that he'd had to stand on the steps at SJP defending his actions to angry fans a few days earlier.
Youtube footage is online here

1997 Southampton (a) 
2-2
(1-0)
Premier League
P23, 39pts, 4th/20 
Ferdinand(14), Clark(82)
Maddison(88), Le Tissier(89)

Peter Beardsley led out the team on his 36th birthday, but going two up with only eight minutes remaining simply inspired the Saints, and Maddison pulled one back straight away. 

A last minute equaliser from Le Tissier spoiled Kenny Dalglish’s first Premier League game in charge and continued to taunt us all by being included in the BBC “Match of the Day” opening titles the following year.

2003 Manchester City (h)
2-0
(1-0)
Premiership
P23, 42pts, 3rd/20
Shearer(1), Bellamy(64)
52,152

Alan Shearer had barely put down his Goal of the Month award for December 2002 - the Everton howitzer - before he was at it again.

City 'keeper Carlo Nash made a hash of his clearance and hit Al, who tucked the ball into the empty Leazes net after just 10.25 seconds - a fraction outside the PL record.  
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2005 A deeply disappointing FA Youth Cup defeat for United came at Watford's Vicarage Road in the Fourth Round. Andrew Chapman's 27th minute shot won it for the Hornets.

2006 The young Magpies won their FA Youth Cup Fourth Round tie at Hillsborough against Sheffield Wednesday thanks to a fine solo effort from Aussie youngster James Troisi.

Ahead after five minutes through Andy Carroll, the Owls levelled after half time before Troisi marked his comeback from injury by beating four defenders and netting to make it 2-1.

2010 West Bromwich Albion (h) 2-2 (1-1)
Championship
P25, 52pts, 1st/24
Guthrie(25), Lovenkrands(54)
Olsson(13), Bednar(46)
39,291
United extended their unbeaten league run to 12 after twice coming from behind against their promotion rivals, although Chris Hughton's side played out their fourth Championship draw in five outings.

Sloppy defending twice allowed the Baggies to go ahead, Danny Guthrie's fine free-kick getting the hosts back on level terms in between.

Peter Lovenkrands featured despite the loss of his father and the Dane headed home a second equaliser after the break. 
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2011 Wayne Routledge rejoined former club QPR on loan until the end of the season while John Carver returned as Alan Pardew's assistant manager, almost six and a half years after his previous stint at Gallowgate ended.

2014 West Ham United (a)
3-1
(2-1)
Premier League
P22, 36pts, 8th/20
Cabaye(16,90+5), Remy(33)
C.Cole(45+2)
33,343
Following victories at Spurs and Crystal Palace, Newcastle once again found the London air to their liking, ending a run of four league and cup defeats with victory at the Boleyn Ground.

Yohan Cabaye took centre stage, scoring twice and engineering our victory with a masterly display in what proved to be his last game before engineering a move to PSG.

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2017 Birmingham City (h)
3-1
(2-0)
FA Cup 3rd Round Replay

Ritchie(9pen,90+2),
Gouffran(34)
Cotterill(71)
34,896

United ended a five year wait for an FA Cup win, a much-changed line-up seeing off Gianfranco Zola's Blues at the second attempt.

Two ahead at the interval thanks to Matt Ritchie's penalty and Yoan Gouffran's effort, an apparently routine success became a shade more doubtful following a City goal from a rare forward move.

However, Jonjo Shelvey rounded off a classy display to provide Ritchie with an unmissable opportunity to seal the tie and set up a Fourth Round visit to League One Oxford United.

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2020 Chelsea (h)
1-0
(0-0)
Premier League
P23, 29pts, 12th/20
Hayden(90+4)
52,217

A win and a clean sheet lessened fears that Newcastle would become dragged into a relegation fight, although they'd spent much of the game trying to contain the visitors.

Three points were secured when Isaac Hayden met Allan Saint-Maximin's cross to head home and spark wild scenes at SJP.

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2021 Arsenal (a)
0-3
(0-0)
Premier League

P18, 19pts, 15th/20  
Aubameyang(50,77)
Saka(60)

BCD
Reaching half-time with a clean sheet, the usual Emirates collapse saw United concede three goals without reply and extend their own barren scoring run here to six visits.

Having featured in the FA Cup tie here nine days earlier, there was a Premier League bow for Elliot Anderson.
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2023 Speculation increased that Newcastle would allow Chris Wood to join Nottingham Forest on an initial loan deal, with an obligation to convert into a permanent move.

2025 Bournemouth (h)
1-4
(1-2)
Premier League

P22, 38pts, 4th/20
Guimaraes(25)
Kluivert(6,44,90+2), Kerkez(90+6)
52,227

United's run of victories came to a crashing end as Bournemouth punished a sloppy home side to leave Tyneside with a deserved and comprehensive win.

Justin Kluivert eclipsed any of his father Patrick's games at St. James' Park with a hat-trick; Milos Kerkez rubbing salt into the wounds with a fourth goal at the end of second half added time.

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