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The Never-Ending Tour

  Number of Newcastle
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Palace (a) /  Everton (a) / Fulham (a) SOLD OUT
Everton (h) ST fwding/resale now
Arsenal (h) Seat selections open Wed 21.10, Noon
Brighton (a) ST applications open Mon 26.10, 2pm

Premier League:
TV times revealed

Monday saw the Premier League publish their December fixture schedule, with three of Newcastle's four games rescheduled for live TV:

Wed 02.12.2026 Manchester United (h) 8.15pm Sky
Sun 06.12.2026 mackems (h) 2pm Sky
Sat 12.12.2026 Ipswich Town (a) 3pm no live TV
Sat 19.12.2026 Brentford (a) 12.30pm TNT

Alterations to the PL schedule for the period December 21st through to January 7th were previously published.

PS: Were Newcastle to win their Carabao Cup Fourth Round tie at Everton next month, they would play a Quarter-final tie between the Ipswich Town and Brentford away games.

On the way back home:
Fender: SJP
confirmed

Local chanter Sam Fender has announced dates at SJP next year, on Thu 03.06.2027 and Sat 05.06.2027.

There's a pre-sale option open to those ordering the new Sam Fender record before 9am on Mon 26.10.2026 - that pre-sale is at 9.30am on Wed 28.10.2026.

A pre-sale for NUFC ST holders and members registered by 5pm on Tue 26.10.2026 is at 9.30am on Thu 29.10.2026.

Public sale then begins at 9.30am on Fri 30.10.2026.

Fender entertained sell-out crowds at two SJP shows in 2023, returning there for a trio of concerts in 2025.

Irish band Fontaines DC have already announced a date at Gallowgate on July 1st 2027.

Bubble match confirmed:
On the buses

From NUFC, Monday:

Sunderland supporters attending the Tyne-Wear derby at St. James’ Park on Sunday 6th December 2026 will be required to travel to and from Wearside on official club coaches following a recommendation by the stadium’s independent Safety Advisory Group (SAG).

The recommendation follows advice from Northumbria Police to the SAG, which is chaired by Newcastle City Council as the Certifying Authority for St. James’ Park.

Both clubs were invited to attend a recent SAG meeting to hear submissions made by Northumbria Police, and senior Newcastle United staff have since met with senior officers from the force to better understand the reasons behind the recommendation.

We know that the vast majority of fans from both clubs are impeccably behaved and add a great deal to the occasion, and we also acknowledge that this step has been taken as an additional measure to ensure the safety of all supporters, staff, the authorities and the wider public.

We will now work closely with Sunderland AFC, Northumbria Police, Newcastle City Council and partner agencies to accommodate this recommendation and to ensure the match is a safe experience for everyone who attends.

This recommendation does not impact away supporter travel for the return fixture at the Stadium of Light in May 2027, and any relevant recommendations will be made by the local Safety Advisory Group closer to that time.

From SAFC, Monday:

Following a decision by Newcastle’s Safety Advisory Group (SAG), Sunderland AFC can confirm that supporters attending our PL away fixture against Newcastle United will be required to travel by organised coach.

Throughout this process, the Club has engaged with the relevant authorities, setting out clearly our concerns about the impact of a full bubble operation on Sunderland supporters, particularly the restrictions on individual travel choices and the additional inconvenience for supporters.

Whilst we do not agree with the decision that has been reached, we recognise that this decision will disappoint many supporters who would prefer to make their own travel arrangements.

While respecting the SAG’s decision, we have sought clarity on the revised risk assessment and requested transparency as to how the end decision has been made.

Sunderland AFC will receive an allocation of 2,200 tickets*.

* that's down from 2,528 last season, with the NUFC allocation for the return game in 2025/26 matching that.

The Chronicle have since claimed that the allocation is actually unchanged at 2,528 not 2,200 as SAFC wrote.

Howay the Lads:
Book giveaway


We have further author-signed copies of "Howay The Lads - a people's history of Newcastle United" by Dan Jackson available for the cover price of £25 including UK delivery.

These can be ordered online here

For the chance to win a copy of "Howay The Lads", send your score prediction for Sunday's PL trip to Palace.

Email that to [email protected]
with a subject of Dan by 10am on Sunday.

No age limit, open to anyone on the planet. Delivery only to UK addresses. One entry each please
per person.

Update:
Alfie signs up

Midfielder Alfie Seldon marked his 17th birthday on Tuesday by putting pen to paper on a first professional contract with Newcastle United.

The wearside-born teenager first appeared at U18 level aged 15, graduating to the club's U21 side earlier this season.

Seldon joins Sam Alabi, Oliver Goodbrand, Alfie Hutchison, George Mair, Isaac Moran, Mason Miley, Michael Mills and Kyran Thompson in signing first pro deals at SJP in 2026.

Update:
Shaka's back

Marking 30 years of Show Racism the Red Card, the Tyneside-based organisation are staging a special event in the city next month with some familiar faces involved.

Former Magpies Shaka Hislop and John Beresford and fellow anti-racism campaigner Clarke Carlisle will speak at what is billed as an "inspiring evening of talks, music and unity" in conjunction with the Newcastle United Supporters Trust.

Venue is World Headquarters in Carliol Square (NE1 6UF) from 7pm on Sunday November 1st Tickets are now available online here for £10 (£15 on the door).

Premier League:
Clueless


Newcastle  0  Aston Villa  1

Match report

Loan lads:
The borrowers

Sean Neave (Wolves):
The forward retained his place in the starting line-up for Tuesday's Championship home meeting with Portsmouth.

He played the opening 45 minutes of a 1-1 draw.

Harrison Ashby (Luton Town):

No place for the loanee in the squad as the Hatters beat Barnsley 2-1 at Kenilworth Road in League One on Tuesday.

Rory Finneran (Notts County):
The other Magpies returned to winning ways in League One on Tuesday, beating Sheffield Wednesday 2-0 at Meadow Lane.

Rory completed the game and laid on the second goal.

Anthony Munda (Swindon Town):
A 90 minute outing for the midfielder on Tuesday, as the Robins posted a 3-1 success at Barnet in League Two.

Tyler Jones (Dunston UTS):

Another start for the goalkeeper as Dunston won 3-1 at Beverley Town in the Northern Premier League on Tuesday.

Nick Woltemade (Juventus):
Following Thursday's Europa League start, the striker was back on the bench for Sunday's Serie A home meeting with Lazio. Introduced at half time with his side 0-1 down, Woltemade was unable to prevent Juventus losing 0-3.

Antonio Cordero (Cadiz):
A low-key shift for the midfielder on Sunday, completing 56 minutes as Cadiz lost 0-2 at Granada in the Segunda Liga.

That result was enough to trigger yet another managerial change, Albert Celades becoming the fourth boss to lose his job in 2026 at the club.

Leo Shahar (Arouca):

There was no place for the defender in the squad for Saunday's Portuguese Cup visit to OS Belenenses.

Odysseas Vlachodimos (Seville):
A tricky night for the 'keeper in Sunday's La Liga visit to Real Madrid, conceding four times in a 1-4 reverse.

Ousmane Diabate (Genclerbirligi):

Keeping his place in central midfield, Ousmane was replaced during second half added time as his side lost 0-1 at home to Galatasaray in the Turkish Super Lig on Saturday.

Alex Murphy (Kaiserslautern):

Alex played all of a 2-0 home win over Bochum on the left hand side of a back three in Bundesliga.2 on Saturday.

2026/27:
Crystal Palace (a)  

United return to the capital on Sunday trekking to Selhurst Park to face a Palace side managed by Pierre Sage.

Kick-off is at 2pm, live on Sky Sports and all 2,806 away section tickets are sold out.

The returns deadline to NUFC is Thursday at 2pm and all transfers must be completed before 10am on Sunday 25th.

Note that BST switches to GMT when the clocks go back one hour at 2am on Sunday.

Team: Ewen Jaouen remains out following surgery, with updates on the fitness and availability of Anthony Elanga, Tino Livramento and Jacob Ramsey
awaited.

Coral rate this game as follows:

NUFC win 11/8
The draw 27/10
CPFC win 7/4

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CPFC: Chadi Rias remains out but Axel Disasi is available after completing his suspension. Ben Chilwell, Dean Henderson and Takehiro Tomiyasu are all doubtful.

Palace have taken three points from a possible nine at home, losing 1-4 to Manchester City and 2-3 to Ipswich Town before beating Nottingham Forest 3-1.

On the road, defeats came at Everton (0-2) and Brighton (0-5), with a 0-0 draw at Leeds and a 2-3 win at Fulham.

Ahead of our visit, the Eagles are in Istanbul on Thursday night, facing Besiktas in the Europa League. Their opening tie saw them lose by the odd goal in five at Lyon.

Referee: Paul Tierney - first posting involving Newcastle for the Wigan whistler since the 1-1 draw at Nottingham Forest in May 2026.


VAR:
Darren England

UK TV:
Live on Sky Sports

City centre bars with live TV coverage include:

Dirty Murphy's on Grainger Street
Market Shaker in the Bigg Market

The game will be on live at WonderBar in The Gate.

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Overseas TV:
223 Hub Premier 3 (Singapore)
Arena Sport 1 (Bosnia)
Arena Sport 8 HD (Croatia)
Astro Premier League 3/Go/Sooka (Malaysia)
beIN Sports Connect
Canal+ Live 3 HD/myCANAL (France)
Coupang Play (South Korea)
DAZN Canada
DAZN Portugal/Spain
Disney+ Premium Arg/Carib/Chi/Sur
Eltaott.tv (Taiwan)
FAST TV (Armenia)
FPT Play (Vietnam)
FuboTV (Canada/USA)
Go3 Extra Sport Baltics
JioHotstar (India)
Migu (China)
Moja TV (Bosnia)
Monomax Streaming (Thailand)
myco (Pakistan)
M+ Live (Hong Kong)
Nexgen (Belize)
Now Sports 5 (Hong Kong)
OnePlay (Czech)
Setanta Sports Philippines
Skylink (Czech/Slov)
Sky Sport 4 HD (New Zealand)
Sky Sport 6 HD/Go/WOW (Germany)
Sky Sport MIX HD (Italy)
Stan Sport (Australia)
Starhub TV+ (Singapore)
SuperSport 6 HD (Albania)
Telemundo (USA)
TOD (Turkey)
Toffee Live (Bangladesh)
TSN6 Malta/GO TV Anywhere (Malta)
U-NEXT (Japan)
USA Network (USA)
ViaPlay Den/Fin/Ned/Nor/Swe
Vidio (Indonesia)
VOYO Pro TV Romania
V Sport 1 (Finland)
V Sport Premier League 2 (Norway)

UK Radio:
live on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra 3.

Roads: The Tyne Bridge is closed to all traffic from 11pm on Fri 23rd October until 5am on Monday November 2nd.

Other closures etc. are online here

Metro:
No service between Monkseaton and St James from Sat 24th October until Sunday November 1st.

Rail:
Buses replace trains between Darlington and Doncaster on both Saturday and Sunday. Passengers from York to London will board replacement buses to Wakefield.

No Lumo services will operate south of Newcastle.

There are engineering works in the Crystal Palace area on Sunday, but uncertainty as to the disruption to services - journey planners don't align as yet with guidance here

All scheduled disruptions are online here

Underground/TfL: There are partial closures on the Circle and District Line all weekend. Details online here

Latest PL fixtures:

Fri 23.10.2026:
Ipswich Town v Nottingham Forest (8pm) Sky

Sat 24.10.2026:
Aston Villa v Manchester City (12.30pm) TNT
Arsenal v Everton (3pm)
Coventry City v Fulham (3pm)
Chelsea v Spurs (5.30pm) Sky

Sun 25.10.2026:
Crystal Palace v Newcastle (2pm) Sky
Hull City v Brentford (2pm) Sky
Liverpool v Brighton & Hove Albion (2pm) Sky
Manchester United v Bournemouth (2pm) Sky
mackems v Leeds United (4.30pm) Sky

Magpies v Eagles @ Selhurst - all time:

2025/26
lost 1-2 Osula
2024/25 drew 1-1 og(Guehi)
2023/24 lost 0-2
2022/23 drew 0-0
2021/22 drew 1-1 Wilson
2020/21 won 2-0 Wilson, Joelinton
2019/20 lost 0-1
2018/19 drew 0-0
2017/18 drew 1-1 Diame
2015/16 lost 1-5 Cisse
2014/15 drew 1-1 Cisse
2014/15 won 3-2 (aet) Riviere 2, Dummett (LC)
2013/14 won 3-0 Cabaye, og(Gabbidon), Ben Arfa
2009/10 won 2-0 Nolan, Ryan Taylor
2004/05 won 2-0 Kluivert, Bellamy
1997/98 won 2-1 Tomasson, Ketsbaia
1994/95 won 1-0 Beardsley
1983/84 lost 1-3 Beardsley
1982/83 won 2-0 Waddle, Varadi
1981/82 won 2-1 Waddle, Mills
1978/79 lost 0-1
1972/73 drew 0-0 (AI)
1972/73 lost 1-2 Tudor
1971/72 lost 0-2
1970/71 lost 0-1
1969/70 won 3-0 Davies, Dyson, Robson
1964/65 drew 1-1 Cummings

U18s:
Clarets uncorked

Newcastle U18s  3  Burnley U18s  0

It's now six wins from their opening seven league games for United's youngsters, who convincingly beat Burnley at Little Benton on Saturday lunchtime.

Newcastle went ahead midway through the opening period when Jayden Kouossu's strong run from his own half set up Alfie Seldon to fire home from inside the box.

A fine solo strike from Sam Alabi on the stroke of half time doubled the lead before Alfie Hutchison outwitted visiting goalkeeper Callum Feeney on 74 minutes and fired into an empty net.

Feeney tripped Hutchison five minutes later at the cost of a penalty, but blocked the striker's spot kick.

With leaders Manchester City not in action on Saturday, Chris Moore's Magpies ended the day level with them on points, but with an inferior goal difference of three.

Team: Mair, Patterson (Healy-Matthews 62), Skelton, Boothe, Moran, Gilligan (Old 62), Pinnington (Callaghan 46), Alabi (Ghanem 46), Hutchison, Kouossu (Robinson 70), Seldon. Subs n/u: Holland, Benjamin

Old boys:
Big Dunc takes Oval office

Former Newcastle striker Duncan Ferguson is the new manager of Irish Premiership club Glentoran on what is described as a "multi-year contract."

Following two periods as interim boss of Everton, the 54 year-old had unremarkable spells managing Forest Green Rovers and Inverness Caledonian Thistle.

Ferguson is the second SJP old boy to take charge at the Oval, after Tommy Cassidy (1994-97).

As one ex-Magpie takes up a post, there's news of another departing, with Steve Watson's time in charge of National League North club Darlington drawing to a close.

PS: another former Scottish international with Toon connections has changed clubs, Ryan Fraser joining Australian A-League side Macarthur.

The 32 year-old who played for rivals Western Sydney last season made a scoring debut at the weekend, coming off the bench to net a penalty in a 2-1 win over Perth Glory. 

U21s:
Second string off to SJP

Newcastle U21s are set to make a welcome return to Gallowgate this season, with this month's PL2 meeting with the mackems moved from Whitley Park to SJP.

The date and kick-off time of that game remains as announced, on Monday October 26th at 7pm.

Season ticket holders can gain access to the East Stand free of charge, NUFC recommending that they pre-book seats online (change price category to ST holder during the online purchase process to obtain one free ticket).

Advance tickets are also on sale now, priced at £5 adults and £2 seniors/juniors.

This will be the first time that the Magpies second string have played a competitive game at SJP since a 7-1 victory over Reading in PL2 back in April 2025.

PS: Tickets are on sale for the U21s EFL Trophy visit to Rotherham United on Tuesday November 3rd at 7pm.

The away section is in Block ES6, available here

Prices: £12 adults, £8 over 65s/18-21s, £3 14-17s, £1 U14s.

(All prices except the U14s increase by £2 on matchday)

2026/27:
Senior Cup draw

The Quarter-final draw for this season's Northumberland Senior Cup has taken place, with current holders Whitley Bay drawn at home to Blyth Town:

Blyth Spartans v Heaton Stannington
Newcastle University or Ashington* v Newcastle Benfield
North Shields v Morpeth Town
Whitley Bay v Blyth Town

Ties due to take place by Sun 29.11.2026.

* Scheduled to be played on Thu 22.10.2026.

PS: NUFC U21s declined to enter, but the final will continue to be staged at SJP.

Carabao Cup:
Everton (a)

Newcastle are in Carabao Cup Fourth Round action on Thursday week, October 29th against the Toffees at Hill Dickinson Stadium - their second-ever visit, following a 4-1 Premier League success there last season.

It's a 7.45pm kick-off, live on Sky Sports+. If the scores are level after 90 minutes the tie will settled on penalties.

The Magpies will be backed by 7,732 supporters.

This will be only the second time that these two sides have met in the League Cup; the first seeing them share six goals at Gallowgate in the Third Round during 2002 before Everton advanced in the penalty shootout that followed.

This pairing means that the Toffees and Magpies will face each other at least four times this season: Everton winning a pre-season kickabout 3-1 at Murrayfield in August.

Following the Premier League home meeting in November, United return to merseyside in the PL next February.


Team: to follow

Coral rate this tie as follows:

NUFC win 15/8
The draw after 90 minutes 5/2
EFC win 11/8

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EFC: To follow

Referee: Farai Hallam - a first-ever game involving Newcastle for the Surrey official, who made his bow at Premier League level back in January.


VAR:
n/a

UK TV:
Live on Sky Sports+

City centre bars with live TV coverage include:

Dirty Murphy's on Grainger Street
Market Shaker in the Bigg Market

The game will be on live at WonderBar in The Gate.

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Overseas TV: tbc

UK Radio: tbc (if any)

Roads: The Tyne Bridge is closed to all traffic from 11pm on Fri 23rd October until 5am on Monday November 2nd.

Other closures etc. are online here

Metro:
No service between Monkseaton and St James from Sat 24th October until Sunday November 1st.

Rail:
Scheduled disruptions are online here


Fourth Round ties:


Tue 27.10.2026:
Bradford City v Peterborough United (7.45pm)
Fleetwood Town v Arsenal (8pm)

Wed 28.10.2026:
Manchester City v Brighton (7.30pm)

Fulham v Crystal Palace (7.45pm)
Bournemouth v Aston Villa (7.45pm)
mackems v Brentford (7.45pm)
Liverpool v Chelsea (8pm)


Thu 29.10.2026:

Everton v Newcastle (7.45pm)

This is Newcastle's 24th appearance in the last 16 of this competition. They are seeking an eighth consecutive win:

1974/75 Fulham (h) won 3-0
1975/76 QPR (a) won 3-1
1976/77 Manchester United (a) lost 2-7
1994/95 Manchester City (h) R lost 0-2
1995/96 Liverpool (a) won 1-0
1996/97 smoggies (a) lost 1-3
1997/98 Derby County (a) won 1-0
1998/99 Blackburn Rovers (h) drew 1-1 (lost 2-4pens)
2000/01 Birmingham City (a) lost 1-2
2001/02 Ipswich Town (h) won 4-1
2004/05 Chelsea (h) lost 0-2aet
2005/06 Wigan Athletic (a) lost 0-1
2006/07 Watford (a) drew 2-2 (won 5-4pens)
2010/11 Arsenal (a) lost 0-4
2011/12 Blackburn Rovers (a) lost 3-4
2013/14 Manchester City (h) lost 0-2
2014/15 Manchester City (a) won 2-0
2016/17 Preston North End (h) won 6-0
2020/21 Newport County (a) drew 1-1 (won 5-4pens)
2022/23 Bournemouth (h) won 1-0
2023/24 Manchester United (a) won 3-0
2024/25 Chelsea (h) won 2-0
2025/26 Spurs (h) won 2-0

2026/27 Everton (a) ?

U21s:
Consolation prize


Hartlepool United  1  Newcastle U21s  2

Match report

Familiar faces:
Veteran's day

Managed by ex-Magpie Stephen Ireland, Manchester-based Wythenshawe FC Veterans team are the subject of a YouTube series, with Papiss Cisse signing on.

Click here to catch up on all episodes.

Internationals:
Toon teens called up

The England U16 squad for the Val De Marne tournament in France later this month includes Newcastle midfielders Eli Hall and Charlie Robinson.

The pair are called up to participate in the four team event which begins on Tuesday October 27th and also features Italy, Japan and France.



 








 

 






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Tickets/Fixtures
Season 2026/27

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 until KO

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


2026/27 ST prices here

ST home cup scheme Q&As here

ST home cup scheme pricing: 
CC: £22 & £28
FA
: £35 & £40


SJP seating plan online here  

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


Home ticket
transfers are possible from three weeks until one hour before KO. 

Away ticket sales dates online here

Away ticket transfers
are possible between 72 hours and five hours before KO (times may vary from game to game). A maximum of two are permitted per season; only tickets for PL fixtures can be transferred.

Deadline for away ticket refunds to NUFC is at least 72 hours before kick-off. Refund requests are only accepted by phone.

More info online here and here

ST holders have 24 hours to apply for away tickets, 24 hours for success to be determined, then 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.

Regardless of the loyalty point level a game sells out at, to purchase a ticket you must have applied in the initial 24 hour window.

The initial 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 usually get two hours head start.

NB: emails from NUFC confirming success may arrive after the purchase window opens - if you think you qualify due to your points total, log on and complete your purchase. 

Tickets not bought by successful applicants are then offered to unsuccessful applicants with a reduced loyalty points total - new applications cannot be made at this time.

Only those within the new loyalty point total are eligible to buy - even if you had more, your purchase window has already closed.  

PL away ticket prices are unchanged at £30 for the 2026/27 and 2027/28 seasons.

Mags Member ballot dates online here

Metro service updates online here


Fixtures:


Sat 24.10.2026 U18s v Boro U18s (a) @ Hurworth, 11am. U18 Premier League.

Sun 25.10.2026 Crystal Palace (a) @ Selhurst Park, 2pm. Premier League. SOLD OUT. Returns deadline Thu 22.10.2026, 2pm. Allocation: 2,806. Live on Sky Sports.

Mon 26.10.2026 U21s v mackem U21s (h) @ SJP, 7pm. PL2. Note new venue.

Thu 29.10.2026 Everton (a) @ Hill Dickinson Stadium, 7.45pm. Carabao Cup Fourth Round. SOLD OUT. No ticket fwding. Returns deadline Mon 26.10.2026, 5pm. Allocation: 7,732. Live on Sky Sports+.

Fri 30.10.2026 U21s v Peterborough United U21s (h) @ Whitley Park, 7pm. U21 Premier League Cup.

Sat 31.10.2026 U18s v Everton U18s (h) @ Little Benton, 12.30pm. U18 Premier League.


Mon 02.11.2026 Everton (h) @ SJP, 8pm. Premier League. ST fwding/resale now. Live on Sky Sports.

Tue 03.11.2026 U21s v Rotherham United (a) @ New York Stadium, 7pm. EFL Trophy.

Fri 06.11.2026 U21s v Reading U21s (a) @ Madejski Stadium, 7pm. PL2.

Sat 07.11.2026 U18s v Spurs U18s (h) @ Little Benton, 11am. U18 Premier League Cup.

Sat 07.11.2026 Fulham (a) @ Craven Cottage, 3pm. Premier League. SOLD OUT. Allocation: 2,696. No live UK TV.

Fri 13.11.2026 U21s v Peterborough United U21s (a) @ Stamford AFC, 7pm. U21 Premier League Cup.

Wed 18.11.2026 U21s v Nottingham Forest U21s (a) @ Loughborough University, 7pm. U21 Premier League Cup.


Sat 21.11.2026 U18s v Leeds United U18s (h) @ Little Benton, Noon. U18 Premier League.

Sat 21.11.2026 Arsenal (h) @ SJP, 5.30pm. Premier League. Ballot  winner seat selection opens Wed 21.10.2026 Noon, closes Fri 23.10.2026 Noon. Member sale Mon 26.10.2026 10am. Live on Sky Sports.

Mon 23.11.2026 U21s v Nottingham Forest U21s (h) @ Whitley Park, 7pm. U21 Premier League Cup.

Sat 28.11.2026 U18s v Manchester City U18s (a) @ MCFC Football Academy, Noon. U18 Premier League.

Sun 29.11.2026 Brighton & Hove Albion (a
) @ Amex Stadium, 2.05pm. Premier League. ST applications open Mon 26.10.2026, 2pm
. Allocation: tbc. Live on Sky Sports.

Mon 30.11.2026 U21s v Brentford U21s (h) @ Whitley Park, 7pm. PL2.

NUFC live on TV:
Sun 25.10.2026 Crystal Palace (a) 2pm Sky
Thu 29.10.2026 Everton (a) 7.45pm Sky+
Mon 02.11.2026 Everton (h) 8pm Sky
Sat 21.11.2026 Arsenal (h) 5.30pm Sky
Sun 29.11.2026 Brighton (a) 2.05pm Sky

Wed 02.12.2026 Man Utd (h) 8.15pm Sky
Sun 06.12.2026 mackems (h) 2pm Sky
Sat 19.12.2026 Brentford (a) 12.30pm TNT
Sat 26.12.2026 Man City (h) 8pm Sky
Wed 30.12.2026 Forest (h) 7.30pm Sky
Sun 03.01.2027 Chelsea (a) 2pm Sky
Thu 07.01.2027 Man United (a) 8pm Sky

(PL season ends on Sun 30.05.2027)


PL live TV release dates:  

Jan w/c Mon 30.11.2026
Feb w/c Mon 21.12.2026
Mar w/c Mon 18.01.2027
Apr w/c Mon 22.02.2027
MW35 w/c Mon 29.03.2027
MW36 w/c Mon 05.04.2027
MW37 w/c Mon 26.04.2027
MW38 after Sun 23.05.2027

Carabao Cup:

R4:
w/c Mon 26.10.2026
QF:
w/c Mon 14.12.2026
SF1:
w/c Mon 11.01.2027
SF2:
w/c Mon 01.02.2027
F:
Sun 21.03.2027

FA Cup: 
(R3 draw on or around Sun 06.12.2026)

R3: Sat 09.01.2027
R4: Sat 13.02.2027
R5: Sat 06.03.2027
QF: Sat 03.04.2027
SF: Sat 24.04.2027
F: Sat 22.05.2027

Jan 2027 transfer window:
Fri 01.01.2027 @ Midnight to Mon 01.02.2027 @ 11pm.

EFL Trophy Northern Group C:
Tue 15.09.2026
York City (a) won 3-1
Tue 22.09.2026 Bradford City (a) lost 1-2
Tue 03.11.2026 Rotherham United (a) 7pm

U21 Premier League Cup Group D:
Fri 09.10.2026 Luton U21s (h) won 4-1
Fri 30.10.2026 Peterborough U21s (h) 7pm
Fri 13.11.2026 Peterborough U21s (a) 7pm
Fri 20.11.2026 Notts Forest U21s (a) 7pm
Mon 23.11.2026 Notts Forest U21s (h) 7pm
Mon 07.12.2026 Luton Town U21s (a) 7pm

U18 Premier League Cup Group G:
Tue 25.08.2026 Fulham U18s (a) drew 1-1
Sat 10.10.2026 Derby U18s (h) won 2-0
Sat 07.11.2026 Spurs U18s (h) 11am

FA Youth Cup:
NUFC U18s enter in Round 3, ties be played on or before Sat 12.12.2026. Draw date tbc.


Other events @ SJP:

Thu 03.06.2027 Sam Fender
Sat.05.06.2027
Sam Fender

Thu 01.07.2027
Fontaines DC, supported by Little Simz and viagra boys. 


Euro 2028:

Four group stage games and one last 16 tie:

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)

 

International Magpies
National Service

International breaks 2026/27:
09.11-17.11.2026
22.03-30.03.2027

International breaks 2027/28:
20.09-05.10.2027
08.11-16.11.2027
20.03-28.03.2028

"Premier League matches are not held on a Monday night ahead of an international break or a Friday night after the break."
 
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
21st October


Born Or Died:

1959 Kevin Sheedy born, Builth Wells, Wales. (1992-93)

Almost a forgotten man as far as his SJP career is concerned, but compared to some of the misfits he replaced (eg Terry Wilson) this free transfer was a wise move by KK. 

Having made his debut as a teenager for Hereford, Sheedy joined Liverpool in 1978, but made only five first team appearances in four years before moving across Stanley Park to Everton (the Reds had earlier tried to get him to join both Blackpool and Derby rather than the Toffees).

A tribunal set the fee at £100K and Kevin went on to win two Championships and a European Cup Winners Cup medal, although injury saw him miss out on an FA Cup Final success.

While a youngster at Edgar Street, Sheedy opted to play internationally for the Republic of Ireland rather than his native Wales.

That decision (based on the probability of appearing in the finals of major tournaments) was vindicated when Kevin made his full Eire debut in 1983 - and went on to win 46 caps.

Included in a record of 46 caps and nine goals in a decade of service were appearances at the 1988 European Championships and 1990 World Cup - the latter seeing him score against England. 

Four months short of ten years at Goodison came to an end when Kevin Keegan came calling, with Sheedy passing up the chance of a testimonial in order to move to SJP. 

Sheedy's debut came in a 1-1 home draw against Barnsley in February 1992 and he played 13 times as United successfully avoided relegation. His first goal for the club came in a 1-1 at Grimsby Town.

Things were much improved in the following season, with Sheedy scoring in away wins at Bristol Rovers, Peterborough and Notts County as United rose to the top of the table, en route to being crowned champions.

His final game came in a 3-0 victory at Tranmere Rovers in February 1993, after which new signing Scott Sellars took over down the left.

Leaving Newcastle, a free transfer took Sheedy to Blackpool before hanging up his boots at the end of the 1993/94 season.

Subsequent coaching roles at Blackburn Rovers and Tranmere Rovers were then followed by a stint at Hartlepool United as number two to Mike Newell.

Returning to Everton as an Academy coach in 2006, Kevin was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2012 but quickly returned to his post as Toffees U18 boss following treatment.

Following a spell coaching youngsters at Saudi Arabian side Al-Shabiab, the Sheedy/Newell managerial partnership was revived in 2020 at League of Ireland Waterford United.

However, that proved to be short lived and they lasted just nine games before departing.

2000 Jack Young born, Hexham.
(2017-22)

At Newcastle's Academy from the age of seven, central midfielder Jack's first taste of U18 football came from the bench against Manchester City in early 2017.

A regular starter over the following two seasons, 2018/19 saw Young's progress rewarded with an U23 debut in a Premier League Cup game versus Notts County.

The following season then brought  with a run of starts for the second string after putting pen to paper on a first professional deal.

That elongated campaign ended with a trio of unused first team substitute selections for Jack and October 2020 saw him agree a season-long loan with League Two side Tranmere Rovers.

However, that was anything but successful and he returned after just five appearances.

Making a senior team bow for Newcastle in a pre-season game at Doncaster Rovers the following July, Jack featured in the next three kickabouts but returned to the U23s after a rumoured loan move failed to materialise.

Loaned to Wycombe Wanderers in January 2022, Young converted that into a permanent three year deal with the Chairboys.

Never a regular starter at Adams Park, Jack spent time on loan at Ayr United, Wealdstone and Dorking Wanderers.

Released by Wycombe in summer 2025, Young signed for Farnborough but soon rejoined Dorking Wanderers on loan.

Moving on to Worthing, the 2026/27 season saw him return to the North East with Spennymoor Town after a trial at Carlisle United.
 

 

What Else?

1893 Ardwick (a)
3-2
(0-2)
Division Two
P6, 5pts, 9th/15 
Crate(
1-2), og(2-2), Wallace(85) 
Morris(30), Yates(
0-2) 
3,000 
There was a debut for John Patten, at outside right, in our first-ever meeting with Ardwick, later re-christened Manchester City.

1893 Berwick Rangers made a first visit to SJP to face United's 'A' team in a friendly.

Bryson gave the Borderers a half time lead, but goals from Quinn (penalty), Howe and Gillespie secured victory for the Magpies.

1899 Sheffield United (h)
0-0
(0-0)
Division One
P8, 10pts, 5th/18 
30,000
A hard-fought contest saw Newcastle fail to end the seasonal unbeaten run that had taken the Blades top of the table. 

1905 Bury (h)
3-1
(2-0)
Division One
P9, 9pts, 11th/21  
Appleyard(24), Veitch(43
), Orr(67)
Williams(65)
20,000 
The only senior appearance of goalkeeper Tom Rowlandson, saw him concede once but he had little else to do, as "the super-excellence of Newcastle United in all departments was most marked", at least in the opinion of the Athletic News.

1911 Blackburn Rovers (h)
4-2
(3-1)
Division One
P9, 11pts, 4th/20  
Stewart(25,27) Wilson(30) Hay(51) 
Latheron(34), Davies(62)
30,000 
There was a debut for Billy Hibbert, who in the eyes of the Athletic News: "shaped as though he had played with the Tynesiders all of his life, and fitted delightfully into the new order of things."

1922 Arsenal (h)
1-1
(1-0)
Division One
P11, 11pts, 10th/22  
J.Low(2) 
Hopkins(70)
30,000
The Gunners salvaged a point thanks to an equaliser from James Hopkins, promoted to the side when inside forward Henry White gashed his hand on a broken train window en route to Newcastle. 

1933 Sunderland (h)
2-1
(1-0)
Division One
P11, 9pts, 20th/22  
Weaver(13,88)
McDougall(83)
45,000
A timely win halted United's seven game unbeaten league run and gave them a first home derby success in three attempts.

Two Sammy Weaver specials won it, with the Sunday Sun's description of his later winner noting that; "the tremendous shout which greeted the consummation was eloquent tribute to the electrifying effect upon a highly -strung crowd."

1939 Hartlepools United (a)
2-1
(1-1)
Wartime

Pearson(10pen), Meek(88)
Wilson(43)
4,000
Newcastle's late winner came from Joe Meek, a Tynesider on the books of Swansea Town guesting for the Magpies.

1944 Leeds United (a)
1-2
(1-2)
Wartime

A.Donaldson(
1-2)
Coyne(15,25)
8,000

1950 Bolton Wanderers (a) 
2-0
(1-0)
Division One
P14, 20pts, 2nd/22  
Taylor(20), G.Robledo(77), 
40,000
With Trotters manager Walter Rowley resigning days before this game, United took full advantage - collecting two points that put them joint-top of Division One with Arsenal.

1950 United's reserves gained a 1-0 win over Barnsley at SJP, with Northern Irish teenager Jimmy Coulter marking his debut after joining from Linfield by scoring the winner.

1958 TSV Munich (Germany) (h) 3-0 (2-0)
Friendly 
Hughes(7), Allchurch(28), Eastham(88)
20,530
The second of four home friendlies against continental opposition that United played within a three month period.

These were staged under floodlights by the club and broke the tradition of midweek kickabouts against Scottish opposition.

Team: Harvey, Keith, McMichael, Franks, Stokoe, Bell, Hughes, Eastham, White, Allchurch, McGuigan.

1961 Brighton & Hove Albion (h) 5-0 (2-0)
Division Two
P14, 14pts, 12th/22 
Leek(10,33,70), Tuohy(72), Hale(74) 
24,408
After scoring twice in a 7-2 win at Bury, Ken Leek went one better against Albion, who wore an all-white strip.

1963 Alf McMichael's XI 
(h) 4-5
(3-2)
Friendly 
Kirkman(2), Cummings(31), Taylor(43,79)  
Melia(30) Milburn(32,60), Bingham(73,80)
24,175 
A testimonial for the long- serving defender saw former Newcastle junior Bobby Cummings lead the United attack in the absence of the injured Ron McGarry, his goal helping to clinch a return move to SJP from Aberdeen.

Former Magpie Jackie Milburn scored twice for the International All-Stars, with SJP old boy Bobby Mitchell also featuring alongside Alf McMichael and Dick Keith.

Team: Hollins, McKinney, Dalton, Markie, McGrath, Iley, Suddick, Hilley, Cummings, Kirkman, Taylor.

1970 Pecsi Dozsa (Hungary) (h) 2-0 (1-0)
Fairs Cup 2nd Round 1st Leg
Davies(43,59)
50,550
What was to be United's final -ever home Fairs Cup tie saw Wyn Davies net twice with headers and Bob Moncur hit the woodwork.

The Mighty Wyn also struck the crossbar and had a goal dubiously ruled out as he went in search of his hat trick. 

Various penalty appeals were also ignored by the German referee, including a foul on Tommy Gibb that Magpies boss Joe Harvey called "the worst penalty decision I have ever seen."

1972 Manchester United 
(h) 2-1
(0-0)
Division One
P14, 15pts, 11th/22  
Tudor(68), Hibbitt(76)
Charlton(86)
38,214
Victory against Matt Busby's side was achieved without the injured Malcolm Macdonald - John Tudor wearing the number nine shirt and Gordon Hodgson making one of only eight league starts for the Magpies.

1975 SK Brann (Norway) (a)
1-1
(1-0)
Friendly 
Macdonald(
1-0)
Blindheim(88) 
10,000
Supermac put United ahead early in this midweek kickabout in Bergen, only for the home side to equalise in the closing stages.

1978 Charlton Athletic (a) 1-4 (1-1)
Division Two
P11, 12pts, 11th/22
Walker(21)
Flanagan(31pen), Robinson(73,84), Gritt (87)
11,616
United went ahead at the Valley through Nigel Walker before conceding a spot kick that Lawrie Madden sent into space.

Fellow Addick Mike Flanagan did rather better though when another penalty was awarded soon after, beating Steve Hardwick with ease.

1989 Brighton & Hove Albion (a) 3-0 (1-0)
Division Two
P13, 26pts, 2nd/24 
Quinn(25,67,86)
10,756
Mick Quinn made it fourteen goals in just thirteen league starts thanks to a second hat trick for his new club.

This proved to be our final victory at the Seagull's former Goldstone Ground home.
Youtube footage is online here

1995 Wimbledon (h)
6-1
(3-0)
Premier League
P10, 27pts, 1st/20 
Howey(31), Ferdinand(35,41,63), Clark(59), Albert(84)
Gayle(60)
36,434 
In-form striker Les Ferdinand netted for the seventh successive game as the Dons fell apart and 'keeper Paul Heald was dismissed in the 47th minute.

To the cheers of the SJP crowd, Vinnie Jones took over in between the posts, conceding three but making two noteworthy stops.
PL highlights are online here

1996
Newcastle gave a week's trial to Torquay United's Rodney Jack, a 24 year-old striker who played internationally for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

The Magpies reportedly made an offer of up to £300K, but work permit issues saw Jack ultimately opt to remain at Plainmoor. 

1999 FC Zurich (Switzerland) (a)
2-1
(0-0)
UEFA Cup 2nd Round 1st Leg  
Maric(51), Shearer(60)
Castillo(68)
9,600
Newcastle registered a victory from their competitive debut in Switzerland, Silvio Maric's first Toon goal putting them ahead at the Letzigrund.

Carl Serrant appeared for the last time before injury forced him to retire. 
NUFC.com match report

2000 Everton (h)
0-1
(0-0)
Premiership
P10, 16pts, 4th/20
0-1
(0-0)
Campbell(80)
51,625

United's possession was not converted into clear cut chances as the Toffees made us pay with a swift counter-attack prompted by a cheeky back heel from old boy Gazza. 

Kevin Campbell converted, having already missed a similar and far easier chance.
NUFC.com match report

PL highlights are online here

2001 Tottenham Hotspur (h) 0-2 (0-2)
Premiership
P9, 14pts, 10th/20
og(Speed)(8), Poyet(20)

50,593
Sir Bobby Robson's ongoing paranoia over Gustavo Poyet saw him resort to a central defensive trio, with Aaron Hughes shackling the dangerous Uruguayan.

However, Poyet was in plenty of space when he headed home a Darren Anderton cross at the Leazes End.

Before that, Anderton was initially given the opener, although his aimless centre was going nowhere until it struck Gary Speed and deflected past Shay Given.

The PL Dubious Goals Panel later agreed and credited Speed with the own goal.
NUFC.com match report

PL highlights are online here

2003 Fulham (a) 
3-2
(1-2)
Premiership
P9, 12pts, 10th/20
Robert(16), Shearer(51pen,56)
Clark(6), Saha(8)
16,506

The kick-off at Fulham's temporary Loftus Road home was delayed for over 30 minutes due to a bomb scare, caused by a suspiciously parked car in a nearby street.

On the pitch, the main threat came in the shape of old boys Magpies Lee Clark and Louis Saha, both soon on target.

With Craig Bellamy in the USA for surgery,  Shola Ameobi partnered Alan Shearer and that pair soon set up Laurent Robert to blast the ball past Edwin Van der Sar.

Shearer levelled from spot after ex-Magpie Alain Goma fouled Shola before our number nine grabbed an unlikely winner as United got their second away win in four days.
NUFC.com match report
PL highlights are online here

2004 Craig Bellamy issued an apology after TV cameras caught him badmouthing manager Graeme Souness following his substitution at The Valley:

"My outburst wasn't really aimed at the manager on Sunday but more at the situation.

"Call me old fashioned if you want, but my view when a player is substituted is that he has been ineffective, and I didn't feel I was ineffective against Charlton Athletic.

"I know I will never get a better club than Newcastle United. There is no other club I want to play for and it would be a dream for me stay here for the rest of my career.

"I haven't any problems with what the manager is trying to do."

2004 Panionios (Greece) (a)
1-0
(0-0)
UEFA Cup Group Game 1
Shearer(87pen)
8,000
Just as a poor first UEFA Cup group tie seemed set for a stalemate, substitute Shola Ameobi won a late penalty to give us three precious points in Athens.

Minutes earlier Shola had tumbled in the box in fairly unconvincing fashion and his spot kick pleas were rightly waved away. 

However, the Italian referee gave the decision second time round and Alan Shearer bagged a 21st European goal for the club.
NUFC.com match report


2008
Joey Barton played himself back into the first team picture in front of Joe Kinnear, as the reserves beat Boro 4-1 at Billingham Synthonia's Central Avenue.
NUFC.com match report


2009
Following the award of £2m to Kevin Keegan by a Premier League Tribunal, the former United boss won another financial battle, with confirmation that legal costs (plus interest) must also be met by NUFC.

No amount was given, but if the two parties were unable to agree, the tribunal had the power to impose a figure. Some media sources claimed that the figure could even be as high as £1.5m.

This judgment included the following:

"The Club should pay Mr Keegan’s costs on an indemnity basis given the manner in which it conducted this litigation: its defence on the primary liability issue was, in our view, wholly without merit and it chose to make entirely unfounded allegations against Mr Keegan."

2010 Press reports confirmed that Magpies striker Andy Carroll's Range Rover had been torched as it stood outside Kevin Nolan's Darras Hall home the previous night.

Living with team mate Nolan as part of his bail conditions for an ongoing court case for assault, Carroll had recently bought the car after signing a new contract.

The police appealed for information about the fire and some graffiti that was written on the adjacent garage door. 

2012 mackems (a)
1-1
(1-0)
Premier League

P8, 10pts, 11th/20
Cabaye(3)
Tiote(25-violent conduct)
og(Ba)(86)
47,456
Only an unlucky late own goal denied United the win, despite playing with ten men for 65 minutes after Cheick Tiote saw red for a studs-up challenge. 

A resolute display spearheaded by Fabricio Coloccini looked to have been enough, but he'd been forced off through injury by the time a hopeful free kick hit Demba Ba's chin and left Tim Krul helpless.
NUFC.com match report

PL highlights are online here

2017 Crystal Palace (h)
1-0
(0-0)
Premier League
P9, 14pts, 6th/20
Merino(86)
52,251
United jumped three places up to sixth in the Premier League, thanks to midfielder Mikel Merino's first goal for the club following Matt Ritchie's corner kick. 
NUFC.com match report
PL highlights are online here

2019 A 2-0 win in the U23 derby didn't convey the ease with which Newcastle achieved victory at Eppleton CW.

Winless in 13 league games, the mackems conceded a sixth minute penalty that Luke Charman netted. Victor Fernandez then hit the second goal after the break.
NUFC.com match report

2023 Crystal Palace (h)
4-0
(3-0)
Premier League

P9, 16pts, 6th/20
Murphy(4), Gordon(44), Longstaff(45+2), Wilson(66)
52,189

United returned from the international break to emphatically down an Eagles side who had shut them out in all three league and cup meetings the previous season.

Making his first start for five months, Jacob Murphy was instrumental in the victory, scoring then providing assists for Anthony Gordon and Callum Wilson.
NUFC.com match report

PL highlights are online here

2025 Benfica (Portugal) (h)
3-0
(1-0)
Champions League
P3, 6pts, 7th/36
Gordon(32), Barnes (70,83)
52,073

Anthony Gordon and Harvey Barnes both boosted their Champions League goal totals, as victory over Jose Mourinho's side increased their hopes of knockout phase qualification.

Future Magpie defender Amar Dedic featured for the visitors.

NUFC.com match report