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2026/27:
West Brom (h)  

Newcastle will begin their Carabao Cup campaign with a Second Round tie against Championship side West Bromwich Albion at St.James' Park tonight.

It's a 7.45pm kick-off and will be played to a finish on the night, with a penalty shootout if it's a draw on 90 minutes.

This and the rest of the ties will be live on Sky Sports.

Update: unsold tickets for tonight's tie are now on general sale from the online box office here

For season ticket holders on the Carabao Cup scheme, the confirmation email from NUFC includes the following:

"Following successful payment, your ticket will be loaded onto your season pass."

If for any reason payment wasn't successful first time round though, a separate match ticket will be required.

WBA were allocated 3,214 places and look to have sold around 2,000 of those.

The winners progress to the Third Round, which unlike the Second Round isn't regionalised.

That draw is set for Wednesday following the Preston North End versus Everton tie live on Sky Sports.

Those ties take place over two weeks, commencing Monday September 7th and also Monday September 14th.

That split is to accommodate PL teams who are also in European action. The first week clashes with Champions League ties, the second clashes with Europa League ties.

Hat sellers Football Bobbles have a stall outside the Trent House pub from 5pm, with their brand-new Drill bucket hat in stock. Card payments accepted.

Team: Dan Burn and Joelinton miss out due to injury while it's claimed that Will Osula will also be absent for this tie.

Coral rate this tie as follows:

NUFC win 2/5
The draw (after 90 minutes) 4/1
WBAFC win 6/1

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WBAFC: Forward Aune Heggebo will be suspended.

Albion continued their 100% start to the season under Darlington-born James Morrison on Sunday with a 3-1 Championship home win over Burnley.

That followed a 4-1 Carabao Cup First Round victory at Rotherham United and 2-1 league success at Norwich.

This is the third time the two sides have met in the League Cup: Albion winning 1-0 on Tyneside back in October 1989 and returning to Gallowgate during October 2003 to register a 2-1 success - Lee Hughes scoring an extra-time winner three minutes after Alan Shearer came off the bench.

Their last visit to SJP ended in a 2-1 Premier League home win behind closed doors in December 2020. Joelinton and Jacob Murphy remain from the 14 United players that day.

Update:
Nico deal done

Newcastle have agreed a permanent move for Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez, and after arriving on Tyneside last night, he's now undergoing his medical.

A fee of around £50m is set for the 24 year-old Spaniard, who made his Premier League bow in a 4-0 win over the Magpies after joining City from Porto during February 2025 for a similar amount.

Internationals:
Robbo gets his go

Newcastle's Charlie Robinson appeared for England U16s on Tuesday as they played the first of two friendlies in Italy.

The youngster was a 60th minute arrival from the bench as England lost 2-3 in Florence.

The two sides meet again at the same venue on Thursday.

2026/27:
Imperfect day

Newcastle  2  Liverpool  2

Match report

U18s:
Sam's point-sharer

Fulham U18s  1  Newcastle U18s  1

Following back to back home league victories, Newcastle's U18 side were in South West London on Tuesday for their opening group stage tie in the Premier League Cup.

And Chris Moore's side maintained their unbeaten start to the season, recovering from a 0-1 half time deficit to leave Motspur Park with a point.

Fulham took a 31st minute lead when Tarell Cavell whipped a fine shot home from the left hand side of the box, but Sam Alabi replied with 19 minutes of normal time left, netting with an effort from outside the area.

The Cottagers came close to collecting maximum points late on, but substitute Bashil Lubega's effort hit the post.

Team: Dowell, Morgan, Goodbrand (Healy-Matthews 63), Alabi, Moran (Old 63), Gilligan (Afumuzor 84), Thompson, Koussou (Callaghan 79), Benjamin (Ndiweni 89), Hutchison (Ghanem 63), Seldon.
Sub n/u: Flack

Booked: Ghanem

Compo:
Magpin giveaway

U21s:
Second string slip up

Newcastle U21s  1  Spurs U21s  3

Match report

This was the first of successive PL2 home fixtures at Whitley Park, Fulham providing the opposition there next Monday, August 31st (7pm).

Compo:
Drill hat winner

New in the range of local sellers Football Bobbles is this reversible design; black & white stripes on one side, and a design inspired by the 1995/96 training kit on the other: 

These are available here now in two sizes and had one up for grabs in a free-to-enter competition, asking you to supply score predictions for Sunday's game v Liverpool.

No less than 42 correct answers of 2-2 were received, meaning that a random draw was required to determine our prize winner. That turned out to be Ben Davidson.

U18s:
Potters overthrown

Newcastle U18s  3  Stoke City U18s  2

Newcastle U18s continued their winning start to the season on Saturday, defeating Stoke City at Little Benton to make it six points out of six.

As was the case in last week's home win over Derby County, the young Magpies recovering from going a goal down to lead 3-1 just after the interval.

United fell behind after just 27 seconds when visiting forward Israel Kelly shot beyond Roman Dowell from inside the box.

The equaliser arrived on nine minutes when a left wing corner was nodded back across goal by Thomas Old and headed home from close range by Alfie Hutchison.

Chris Moore's side the took the lead on 32 minutes thanks to a fine finish from the left side of the box by Alfie Seldon.

Winger Seldon then grabbed his third goal of the season barely 90 seconds after the interval; a strong solo run into the left side of the area followed by a neat finish.

Referee Liam Batie then awarded a penalty against United's Luke Gilligan within seconds of his arrival from the bench, Rocco Bardsley - son of ex-mackem Phil - stepping up to confidently net from the spot.

Team: Dowell, Healy-Matthews (Gilligan 71), Goodbrand, Alabi, Old, Morgan, Thompson (Callaghan 62), Kousso (Benjamin 71), Hutchison, Ghanem (Ndiweni 88), Seldon (Afumuzor 88).
Subs n/u: Harper, Skelton.

Booked: Alabi.

United's U18s play a third successive home league game this coming Saturday when Blackburn Rovers visit Little Benton for a 12.30pm kick-off.

Loan lads:
The borrowers

Harrison Ashby (Luton Town):
Chelsea (a) Carabao Cup, Thursday.

Anthony Munda (Swindon Town):
Oldham Athletic (a) League Two, Saturday.

Odysseas Vlachodimos (Seville):
Atletico Madrid (h) La Liga, Saturday.

Alex Murphy (Kaiserslautern):
St.Pauli (a) Bundesliga 2, Sunday.

Antonio Cordero (Cadiz):
Real Valladolid (h) Segunda Division, Sunday.

2026/27:
Spurs (a)  

Newcastle return to Premier League action on Saturday, facing Roberto De Zerbi's side at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

It's a 5.30pm kick-off, live on Sky Sports and all 3,038 away section tickets were sold. The deadline for ticket transfers is earlier than usual, at 5pm on Thursday.

Following 2-1 victories in the 2024/25 and 2025/26 seasons, the Magpies go in search of their third successive away win over Spurs - something not achieved since 1911.

Team: To follow

Coral rate this game as follows:

NUFC win 19/10
The draw 5/2
THFC win 23/20

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THFC: To follow

Sandro Tonali played 90 minutes on his competitive debut last weekend as they lost 0-3 at Brentford, one of three debutants along with Marcos Senesi, Mateus Fernandes.

Fellow former Magpie Martin Dubravaka was on the bench following his free transfer move from Burnley.

Spurs have since added Savinho aka Savio from Manchester City. The Brazilian netted on his most recent appearance against Newcastle, in the FA Cup at SJP in March.

A loan deal was then struck bringing Omar Marmoush from the Etihad Stadium. The Egyptian scored seven of his 16 league and cup goals against Newcastle, including a 15 minute Premier League treble in February 2025. 

Referee: Peter Bankes - five postings for the Lancastrian official last season brought us the draw at Leeds, home victories over Forest, Fulham, the away derby loss and finally the home success against Manchester United.

VAR: Darren England

UK TV: Live on Sky Sports

City centre bars with live TV coverage include:

Frate in the Bigg Market.

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

Overseas TV: To follow

UK Radio: Live on BBC Radio 5 Live Sport/BBC Sounds.

Underground/TfL: There's no Northern Line service all weekend between Camden and High Barnet/Mill Hill East.

Details online here

Metro: No scheduled disruptions.

Rail: Services run from Kings Cross after the game ahead of a planned closure all day Sunday, details online here

Other scheduled disruptions are online here

Latest PL fixtures:

Fri 28.08.2026:
Crystal Palace v Manchester City (8pm) Sky

Sat 29.08.2026:
Liverpool v Nottingham Forest (12.30pm) TNT
Bournemouth v Everton (3pm)
Coventry City v Hull City (3pm)
Spurs v Newcastle United (5.30pm) Sky

Sun 30.08.2026:
Chelsea v Brighton & Hove Albion (2pm) Sky
Leeds United v Brentford (2pm) Sky
mackems v Fulham (2pm) Sky
Manchester United v Ipswich Town (4.30pm) Sky

Mon 31.08.2026:
Aston Villa v Arsenal (8pm) Sky

Stats:

Magpies @ Cockerels - PL era:

2025/26 Won 2-1 Thiaw, Ramsey
2024/25 Won 2-1 Gordon, Isak
2023/24 Lost 1-4 Joelinton
2022/23 Won 2-1 Wilson, Almiron
2021/22 Lost 1-5 Schar
2020/21 Drew 1-1 Wilson (pen)
2019/20 Won 1-0 Joelinton
2018/19 Lost 0-1
2017/18 Lost 0-1
2015/16 Won 2-1 Mitrovic, Perez
2014/15 Lost 0-4 (LC)
2014/15 Won 2-1 Ameobi, Perez
2013/14 Won 1-0 Remy
2012/13 Lost 1-2 Gouffran
2011/12 Lost 0-5
2010/11 Lost 0-2
2008/09 Lost 0-1
2007/08 Won 4-1 Butt, Geremi, Owen, Martins
2006/07 Won 3-2 Huntington, Martins, Butt
2005/06 Lost 0-2
2004/05 Lost 0-1
2003/04 Lost 0-1
2002/03 Won 1-0 Jenas
2001/02 Won 3-1 Acuna, Shearer, Bellamy
2000/01 Lost 2-4 Solano, Dyer
1999/00 Drew 1-1 Speed (FAC)
1999/00 Lost 1-3 Solano
1998/99 Lost 0-2
1997/98 Lost 0-2
1996/97 Won 2-1 Ferdinand 2
1995/96 Drew 1-1 Ginola
1995/96 Won 2-0 Sellars, Ferdinand (FR)
1994/95 Lost 2-4 Fox 2
1993/94 Won 2-1 Beardsley 2

Update:
Toon training kit
sponsor revealed

Newcastle confirm that online payment provider SumUp has acquired front-of-shirt sponsor rights for training kit worn by the club's mens, women's and academy sides.

Officially a multi-year agreement of undisclosed value, the deal is reportedly worth £15m over three years.

PS: It's also claimed that United have secured a deal for Coca-Cola to take over sponsorship of The Stack outside SJP in succession to SELA. Signage featuring shirt and training ground sponsor KNOX is currently in place.

Field of dreams:
Club confirm training ground development

From NUFC Thursday:

Newcastle United have completed an agreement to purchase the Woolsington Hall estate as the site for a new world-class training complex.

The agreement follows a meticulous process to identify and secure a viable site, which is situated within the Newcastle city boundary and provides outstanding links to Newcastle International Airport and existing public transport network.

The club will acquire 260 acres of land to the south of the airport, which includes a derelict listed country house and parkland.

Subject to planning permission, the site will be carefully restored alongside the introduction of new elite performance facilities for the men's first team and Academy in a scheme totalling £190m.

A formal planning application is expected to be submitted in early 2027 with a view to the men's first team moving in for the 2029/30 season.

The master plan for Woolsington Hall will also retain the flexibility to integrate bespoke women's and girls' facilities.

This phased approach ensures investment is both immediate and sustainable.

The club is committed to delivering the project sustainably and responsibly, and will work closely with the local community and local authorities as plans develop.

The project represents a significant long-term investment into the club's future by its owners PIF and RB Sports & Media.

Woolsington Hall was previously purchased in 1994 by Newcastle United's former owner and chairman, Sir John Hall, who had a vision for the estate to become a club academy facility.

That vision has been revolutionised under Newcastle United's current owners, with an elite, integrated
performance environment to be created to deliver sustainable on-pitch success.

Brad Miller, Newcastle United's Chief Operating Officer, said: "This is a homecoming for Newcastle United given Sir John Hall's initial vision for the site in the 1990s.

"Woolsington Hall will be a magnificent location for our new training complex, so we are delighted to have finalised our agreement to acquire the land.

"We are finalising hugely exciting plans for the estate, which include renovating and enhancing listed structures and parkland and retaining them as key elements in our designs.

"Our aim is to carefully and thoughtfully develop world-class facilities for our players and staff, while bringing out the beauty of the location and preserving it for generations to come.

"It is a highly complex project. We have a rigorous planning process ahead of us, but we will demonstrate how we intend to build something iconic that the club, fans, community and region can be proud of.

"We look forward to engaging with planners, our supporters and interested parties about our exciting plans. Our aim is to sustainably and responsibly move the project forward, delivering a facility that the city and region can be immensely proud of."

David Hopkinson, Newcastle United's CEO, said: "This is a landmark moment for Newcastle United.

"Subject to planning permission, our proposed performance complex will create the world's best performance environment for our teams. We'll develop purpose-built facilities that are geared towards developing sustainable success in the future, where players, coaches and staff can perform at their very best every day.

"We will be submitting a detailed planning application that not only demonstrates our vision, but also how we will preserve and enhance an historic estate, its biodiversity and wildlife habitats, and how we'll be a great neighbour.

"I want to thank everyone who has played a role in getting us to this point today, and extend my gratitude to Sir John and the Hall family."

The club is progressing the necessary steps to formally complete the purchase of the site. Separately, the club is about to commence pre-application engagement with the local authority, local residents and community.

A detailed planning application is then expected to be finalised and submitted to Newcastle City Council in early 2027.

Future plans for the club's relevant current sites will also be communicated at the appropriate time.

Fundraiser:
Signed ball draw  

Thanks to everyone who bought tickets for the Gateshead FC Supporters Society NUFC signed ball raffle, the winning ticket strip was 496-500.

Comings/goings
Squad updates

Senior players signed (6):
Aladji Bamba, Amar Dedic, Lukas Hornicek, Ewen Jaouen, Sean Steur, Bazoumana Toure. 

Development players signed (1):
Afner Ca

Academy players signed (3)
Eli Hall, Kyle Healy-Matthews, Kyran Thompson

Senior contracts extended (3):
Harvey Barnes, Mark Gillespie, Fabian Schar

Senior players sold (3):
Anthony Gordon (Barcelona), Sandro Tonali (Spurs), Bruno Guimaraes (Arsenal)

Development squad players sold (2):
Travis Hernes (Groningen), Joe White (Crewe Alexandra)

Senior players loaned (4):
Harrison Ashby (Luton Town), Antonio Cordero (Cadiz), Anthony Munda (Swindon town), Alex Murphy (Kaiserslautern), Odysseas Vlachodimos (Seville)

Professional contracts signed (6):
Sam Alabi, Guy Bloomer, Jake Durrant, Henry Johnson, Mason Miley, Kacey Wooster

Scholarship contracts signed (8):
Chukwudi Afumuzor, Theo Benjamin, Roman Dowell, Jayden Kouossu, George Mair, Leon Mukumbira, Alfie Seldon, Lesecond Yeutembip


 

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