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Everton
Carabao Cup
Hill Dickinson Stadium
Thursday 29th October
Kick-off 7.45pm
Live on Sky Sports
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Newcastle 2

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Selhurst Park
Sunday 25th October
Match report

The Never-Ending Tour

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Everton (a) / Fulham (a) SOLD OUT
Everton (h) ST fwding/resale now
Arsenal (h) Member sale now
Brighton (a) Seat selections open Wed 28.10, 2pm

Carabao Cup:
Everton (a)

Newcastle are in Carabao Cup Fourth Round action on Thursday 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 be settled on penalties.

The Quarter-final draw takes place on Wednesday evening after 10pm, meaning that Newcastle and Everton will know the identity of their possible opponents before this tie.

The visitors will be backed by 7,732 fans - United's largest away support since 7,800 were at Manchester City for the FA Cup Sixth Round in March 2024 (excepting Wembley).

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: Ewen Jaouen and Tino Livramento remain out, while Lewis Miley and Mathias Fernandez-Pardo are doubtful.

The Magpies reached this stage of the competition thanks to victories over Championship opposition - a 3-2 home win over West Bromwich Albion and a 1-0 success at Millwall.

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

The Toffees made it into the Fourth Round by defeating a pair of second tier sides, winning 4-0 at Preston North End and 1-0 at home to Wolves.

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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Nova Sport 2 HD (Czech)
Paramount+ (USA)
Salom TV (Uzbekistan)
SCTV 15/online (Vietnam)
Setanta Sports 1 HD (Eurasia)
Setanta Sports HD (Ukraine)
Sky Sport Premier League HD (Germany)
S Sport+ (Turkey)
Sport 1 (Israel)
Sport TV7 HD (Portugal)
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SuperSport 2 HD (Albania)
TOD (Saudi Arabia)
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TV3 MAX HD (Denmark)
U-NEXT (Japan)
ViaPlay (Den/Fin/Ice/Ned/Nor/Swe)
ViaPlay TV/TV+ HD (Ned)
Vidio (Indonesia)
Voyo Player (Slovakia)

UK Radio: Live on BBC Radio 5 Live

Roads: The Tyne Bridge is closed to all traffic in both directions until 5am on Mon 2nd November.

Other closures etc. are online here

Metro:
No service between Monkseaton and St James in either direction until 5am on Mon 2nd November.

Rail:
Scheduled disruptions are online here

Fourth Round ties:


Tue 27.10.2026:
Bradford City 2-0 Peterborough United
Fleetwood Town 1-1 Arsenal (5-3pens)

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) ?

PL2:
Subs sink sunderland


Newcastle U21s  3  mackem U21s  2

Match report

Newcastle U21s return to action on Friday, when they host Peterborough United U21s in the Premier League Cup.

That's a 7pm kick-off at Whitley Park and unlike Monday's game at U21, admission is by advance ticket, paying at the  gate or by showing your season ticket.

They then head to Rotherham United's New York Stadium in the EFL Trophy on Tuesday November 3rd at 7pm.

Advance tickets are now on sale, with the away section located 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)

Premier League:

More capital gains 

Crystal Palace  0  Newcastle  2

Match report

Thanks to everyone that entered our competition to win a copy of Dan Jackson's excellent book, "Howay The Lads...." with a score prediction for this game
.

As there were 16 correct entries, we ran a random draw of them to decide the winner, which was Stephen Kirby.

Author-signed copies remain available
for the cover price of £25 including UK delivery online here, with a limited number reduced to £15 due to creased dust jackets (the books are undamaged).

Internationals:
Losing start for Toon
duo

Newcastle midfielders Eli Hall and Charlie Robinson were in the starting line-up for England U16s on Tuesday, as they kicked off the Val De Marne tournament with a defeat.

Neither were on target as the Young Lions lost 2-4 to Italy in the French town of Bonneuil sur Marne.

Next up is a meeting with Japan on Thursday before signing off against host nation France on Saturday.

Just love it:
KK tribute weekend

There's a chance to view a collection of tributes left by supporters following the death of Kevin Keegan at the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art this coming weekend.

The exhibition will be open from 10am until 6pm on Saturday 31st October and Sunday 1st November*

Admission is free, but advance ticket booking is required and can be done online here now

Artefacts including the large banner made up of donated shirts and scarves displayed at the Liverpool home game in August will displayed.

* the Baltic closes on Mondays, meaning that the exhibition cannot be viewed before the Premier League home fixture against Everton on Monday 2nd November. 

Freedom:
KK honoured

From NUFC, Tuesday:

Newcastle City Council is set to award its highest honour, the Freedom of the City, posthumously to Newcastle United legend Kevin Keegan.

Members will vote on the motion during a special council meeting on Wednesday, 4 November. If approved, it will mark the first time Newcastle City Council has awarded its highest civic distinction posthumously. Following approval, Keegan’s name will be permanently inscribed on the wall of the Civic Centre’s Banqueting Hall alongside fellow honorary freemen.

Keegan will join an exclusive group of awardees, including other Newcastle United figures Alan Shearer, Sir Bobby Robson, Jackie Milburn and more recently Eddie Howe. The club itself was awarded the Freedom of the City in the 1990s after celebrating its centenary year.

Council Leader Cllr Colin Ferguson originally nominated Keegan for the honour in June. Keegan and his family were informed the following month of the decision to recognise his outstanding contribution to the city. Sadly, he passed away in July before the award could be considered in public and formally presented.

David Hopkinson, Newcastle United’s CEO, said: “Kevin Keegan will always be, quite simply, one of the most important, influential and beloved figures in the history of Newcastle United.

“His impact on our club, our city and generations of supporters is immeasurable. As both a player and manager, he helped shape some of the most memorable chapters in our history and created a bond with Newcastle that leaves a true legacy.

“The proposal to make Kevin an Honorary Freeman of Newcastle, the highest civic honour, is a fitting recognition for one of the city’s greatest icons.”

Cllr Colin Ferguson, leader of Newcastle City Council, said: “We were all deeply saddened to learn of Kevin Keegan’s death in July, and you could see from the enormous amount of tributes left outside St James’ Park what he meant to the city and the footballing world. The stories that have been shared about Kevin and the impact he made have been inspiring and show just how much he was loved not only by our city, but across the world.

“You don’t have to be a football fan to understand the impact that Kevin had on the city, on both occasions at a time when it was needed the most.

“As a player, he helped put Newcastle United and the city back in the spotlight, with a two-time Ballon d’Or winner joining a then Second Division side. And then as a manager, he brought so much joy to thousands of fans with his style of play, with people from around the world falling in love with the team.

“Kevin will forever be a hero to Newcastle United supporters for his achievements and the lasting legacy he leaves behind. The proposal to posthumously bestow the Honorary Freedom of Newcastle on Kevin is a fitting tribute to everything he gave to our city, and I hope council members will support it when they consider the motion."

In a statement, the Keegan family said: “Kevin always shared his love for Newcastle United, Geordies and the city, captivating us with stories told with his infectious smile.

“Seeing the tributes brought those stories to life for Kevin’s grandchildren, showing them how deeply their grandfather was loved in return. It also allowed us a quiet moment to reflect on many fond memories of Kevin’s incredible career and the incomparable bond he shared with Newcastle.”

Loan lads:
The borrowers

Harrison Ashby (Luton Town):
Another absence for Ashby as the Hatters beat Doncaster Rovers 3-1 at home in League One on Tuesday.

Tyler Jones (Dunston UTS):

Another win and clean sheet for goalkeeper Tyler on Tuesday, as in-form Dunston put four past Grimsby Borough without reply at home in the Northern Premier League.

Antonio Cordero (Cadiz):
Xerez (a) Copa Del Rey, Wednesday.

Nick Woltemade (Juventus):
Genoa (a) Serie A, Wednesday.

Alex Murphy (Kaiserslautern):

Hannover 96 (a) DB Pokal, Wednesday.

Ousmane Diabate (Genclerbirligi):

A ninth Turkish Super Liga appearance of the season produced a fourth booking for Ousmane, who completed Sunday's 0-2 loss at Konyaspor.

Odysseas Vlachodimos (Seville):

A clean sheet for the 'keeper as Real Osasuna were beaten 2-0 at home in La Liga on Monday.

Sean Neave (Wolves):
Following back to back starts, Sean dropped to the bench for Saturday's Championship visit of Watford, coming on in second half added time as his side won 1-0.

Rory Finneran (Notts County):
A 90 minute shift for the midfielder in Saturday's 1-1 home draw with Stockport County in League One.

Anthony Munda (Swindon Town):
Injury meant that the midfielder missed Saturday's League Two trip to Bristol Rovers in League Two. It ended 0-0.

Aidan Harris (Hebburn Town):
A debut for the goalkeeper in a 2-2 draw at AFC Telford United in National League North on Saturday.

Leo Shahar (Arouca):

A 1-0 win at Alverca in the Primeira Liga on Saturday was achieved with the Newcastle full back left on the bench.

Update:
TA joins Toon Army

From NUFC, Tuesday:

Newcastle United is pleased to announce the appointment of Tomás Amaral as the club's new Head of First Team Recruitment.

Tomás arrives with extensive experience across European football, having built a reputation for talent identification, market intelligence and strategic squad planning through roles in Portugal, Spain and Russia.

The Portuguese was most recently Sporting Director at Spartak Moscow. He previously held a scouting leadership position at Benfica, where he played a key role during a period that culminated in the club’s most recent Primeira Liga title in 2023.

Tomás’ appointment forms part of Newcastle United's ongoing strengthening of its talent identification and recruitment structure. Reporting to Sporting Director Ross Wilson, Tomás will lead the club's first team scouting operation and will play an important role in further expanding the club's market presence and relationships across key territories.

As part of the department's evolution, Paul Midgley will also report directly to Ross Wilson in overseeing Academy recruitment and global emerging talent scouting.

Sporting Director Ross Wilson said: “Tomás' appointment is an important step as we reshape and strengthen our recruitment structure.

“It was important that we identified a leader who could further enhance our capability and help drive our long-term ambitions, and Tomás has established an excellent reputation for his strategic approach to talent identification.

“He is highly respected across European football and brings significant experience, outstanding market knowledge and a strong network of relationships.

“I am delighted to welcome him to Newcastle United and look forward to working closely with him.”

Tomás said: “It is with great pride and a strong sense of responsibility that I join Newcastle United, a historic club with passionate supporters who have high expectations and ambitions.

“From my very first conversations with Ross Wilson, I immediately understood the vision and the direction the club wants to take over the coming years.

“I strongly share the ideas and ambitions of the people at the club, and I am determined to play my part in contributing to Newcastle United’s success. I am really looking forward to meeting everyone and getting started at a club with such high standards.”

U18s:
Bairns beaten by Boro

Boro U18s  3  Newcastle U18s  1

United's youngsters lost for only the second time this season on Saturday, beaten by their Teesside counterparts at a blustery and drizzly Hurworth.

The hosts went ahead on 24 minutes when good work down the left by Joey Tremain saw him send over a low centre that was turned home by Billy Linacre.

That lead was short-lived however; Chris Moore's side levelling in the 31st minute when Jack Skelton's low left-footed strike from 25 yards out found the bottom corner.

Boro regained the advantage four minutes after half time; Alfie Brown in the right place to force home Finlay Turner's cross from the left at the back post.

United came close to levelling three minutes later when top scorer Alfie Hutchison headed Skelton's cross off the bar, before Brown's second of the game opened up a two goal lead for the home side on 57 minutes.

Second in the table on goal difference before kick-off to Manchester City, a 5-1 success for the Citizens at Derby County then left the Magpies trailing by three points.

Team: Mair, Patterson (Healy-Matthews 62), Skelton, Gilligan, Old, Boothe, Pinnington (Yeutembip 62), Alabi, Hutchison, Ghanem (Bowness 62), Callaghan (Benjamin 79)
Subs n/u:
Flack, Ndiweni.

Booked: Yeutembip

Thanks to GW

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 this weekend 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 this coming Sunday , 1st November.

Tickets available online here for £10 (£15 on the door).

Premier League:
TV times revealed

The PL have published 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.

Premier League:
Everton (h)


Following Thursday's Carabao Cup visit to the blue half of merseyside, Newcastle host the Toffees in the Premier League at SJP on Monday.

It's a 8pm kick-off, live on Sky Sports.

United go in search of their 300th PL home victory in what will be their 598th game at Gallowgate in that competition.

The Magpies are also two strikes away from reaching the 1,000 goal mark in those home fixtures. A draw meanwhile would be our 300th at home and away in the PL.

Team:
To follow

EFC: To follow

Referee: John Brooks - a speedy return for the official from Leicestershire, who took charge of Newcastle's recent 1-4 Premier League loss at Coventry City.

VAR:
Paul Howard

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 TheGate.

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Overseas TV: to follow

UK Radio:
Live on talkSPORT

Travel:

Roads:
The current scheduled Tyne Bridge closure is due to end at 5am on Monday.

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: 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

Matchday Park & Ride services operate as follows:

X40 Soccerbus to and from the Great Park
X50 Soccerbus to and from the Metro Centre

More details online here

Metro: No scheduled disruptions

Rail:
Scheduled disruptions are online
here

Latest PL fixtures:

Sat 31.10.2026:
Chelsea v Manchester United (12.30pm) TNT
Bournemouth v Leeds United (3pm)
Brentford v Nottingham Forest (3pm)
Coventry City v mackems (3pm)
Hull City v Ipswich Town (3pm)
Manchester City v Brighton & Hove Albion (3pm)
Spurs v Crystal Palace (5.30pm) Sky
Aston Villa v Fulham (8pm) Sky

Sun 01.11.2026:

Liverpool v Arsenal (4.30pm) Sky

Mon 02.11.2026:
Newcastle v Everton (8pm) Sky

Stats:

Toffees @ SJP - PL era:

2025/26 Lost 2-3 Ramsey, J.Murphy
2024/25 Lost 0-1
2023/24 Drew 1-1 Isak
2022/23 Won 1-0 Almiron
2021/22 Won 3-1 og(Holgate), Fraser, Trippier
2020/21 Won 2-1 Wilson 2
2019/20 Lost 1-2 Schar
2018/19 Won 3-2 Rondon, Perez 2
2017/18 Lost 0-1
2015/16 Lost 0-1
2014/15 Won 3-2 Cisse, Perez, Colback
2013/14 Lost 0-3
2012/13 Lost 1-2 Cisse
2011/12 Won 2-1 og, R.Taylor
2010/11 Lost 1-2 Best
2008/09 Drew 0-0
2007/08 Won 3-2 Butt, Emre, Owen
2006/07 Drew 1-1 Ameobi
2005/06 Won 2-0 Solano 2
2004/05 Drew 1-1 Bellamy
2003/04 Won 4-2 Bellamy, Dyer, Shearer 2
2002/03 Drew 3-3 Dyer 2, OG (2-3pens) (LC)
2002/03 Won 2-1 Shearer, Bellamy
2001/02 Won 6-2 Shearer, Cort, O'Brien, Solano 2, Bernard
2000/01 Lost 0-1
1999/00 Drew 1-1 Shearer
1998/99 Lost 1-3 Shearer
1998/99 Won 4-1 Ketsbaia 2, Shearer, Georgiadis (FAC)
1997/98 Won 1-0 Lee
1996/97 Won 4-1 Ferdinand, Lee, Shearer, Elliott
1995/96 Won 1-0 Ferdinand
1994/95 Won 2-0 Fox, Beardsley
1993/94 Won 1-0 Allen



 

 



 








 

 






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Tickets/Fixtures
Season 2026/27

NUFC ticketing website online here

Mags Member ballot dates 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.

Metro service updates online here


Fixtures:


Thu 29.10.2026 Everton (a) @ Hill Dickinson Stadium, 7.45pm. Carabao Cup Fourth Round. SOLD OUT. No ticket fwding. 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. Fwding/resale now, member sale now. 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. Seat selection opens Wed 28.10.2026, 2pm
. Allocation: tbc. Live on Sky Sports.

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

Wed 02.12.2026 Manchester United (h) @ SJP, 8.15pm. Premier League. Ballot opens Mon 02.11.2026, Noon. Live on Sky Sports.

Sun 06.12.2026 mackems (h) @ SJP, 2pm. Premier League. Ballot opens Mon 09.11.2026, Noon. Live on Sky Sports.


Mon 07.12.2026 U21s v Luton Town U21s (a) @ Queen Elizabeth II Stadium, Enfield. 7pm. U21 Premier League Cup.

NUFC live on TV:
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.


Northumberland Senior Cup QF:
24.11.2026 Blyth Spartans v Heaton Stan
??.??.2026 Ashington v Newcastle Benfield
??.??.2026 North Shields v Morpeth Town
??.??.2026 Whitley Bay v Blyth Town

Ties due to take place by Sun 29.11.2026.

Other events @ SJP:

Newcastle United Women:

Sun 08.11.2026
Burnley (h) 2pm
Wed 16.12.2026
Man United (h) 7pm
Sun 24.01.2027
Southampton (h) 2pm
Sun 07.02.2027
Forest (h) 2pm
Sun 14.03.2027
Durham (h) 2pm
Sun 28.03.2027
mackems (h) 2pm
Sat 08.05.2027
Bristol City (h) Noon

Thu 03.06.2027 Sam Fender, supported by Wunderhorse.
Sat 05.06.2027
Sam Fender, supported by Wunderhorse.

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

PL: "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?
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for a rambling explanation of sorts....
 

On This Day in History
28th October


Born Or Died:

1920 Dick Burke born, Ashton, Manchester. (1946-47)

Defender signed from Blackpool in December 1946, having joined the Seasiders from Droylesden in 1939 but losing a significant chunk of his career to World War II.

Dick actually played against Blackpool as a war guest of Liverpool, netting during a 1-1 draw at Bloomfield Road in April 1946.

An occasional starter at right back for United, Burke debuted in a 3-2 home win over Plymouth Argyle within days of his arrival on Tyneside. 

Losing his place to Bobby Cowell, Dick moved on to Carlisle United in August 1947 and later played for his hometown club Ashton United, He passed away in 2004. 

1970 Death of Harry Ware, 59.
(1935-37)

1974 Peter Kirkham born, Newcastle 
(1991-93)

Right winger courted by several clubs as a schoolboy, joining Ipswich Town after playing for Chelsea, Wimbledon and Sheffield United.

Joining Newcastle as an apprentice in July 1991 after playing for them in the Northern Intermediate League the previous season, Peter debuted for the reserves against Manchester United in October 1992.  

Released by the Magpies the following year, Peter faced his former club in the colours of hometown club Hebburn as a trialist before signing for Darlington.

Two years as a Quaker were then followed by a stint with Swedish side Koping FF.

Returning to the UK, Kirkham played for Gretna, Blyth Spartans, South Shields, Darlington, Grantham Town, Chester-le -Street, Dunston Federation Brewery, Jarrow Roofing, Hebburn, Consett, Whitley Bay, Washington and Jarrow once again.

Serving Jarrow as both manager and assistant manager, he was owner and Managing Director of the Durham-based company, Property Dream.

1980 Alan Smith born, Rothwell.
(2007-12)

Although signed as a forward and scoring in a pre-season home win over Sampdoria, Alan Smith became a deep-lying midfielder and club captain of Newcastle.

A controversial move from Leeds United to Manchester United in 2004 was followed by career-threatening injuries, which restricted his outings for Fergie's side and saw him available when the Magpies made an enquiry in August 2007.

Signed for £6m, Smith's first season saw him a regular choice under Sam Allardyce but used more as a substitute by Kevin Keegan - despite adding little to the side.

A pre-season Achilles injury then ruled him out until early 2009, by which time KK had departed and Joe Kinnear had both come and gone from the manager's office.

Making his comeback in the reserves, Smith played in central midfield and remained there when back in the first team - with Kevin Nolan, Joey Barton and Danny Guthrie all missing.

Dropping down a league saw him linked with various Premier League clubs - most notably Everton - but he remained at Newcastle and the absence of Nicky Butt from the season opener at West Bromwich Albion saw Smith take the armband.

And after playing his part in promotion, Alan was in the starting XI as his side returned to the top flight with defeat at his former home of Old Trafford.

He appeared a dozen more times until an ankle injury in the 1-1 wear-Tyne game ruled him out for the rest of the season - although he appeared as a substitute for a "farewell" appearance in the home game against West Bromwich Albion.

At the time United were coasting at 3-1 up but eventually drew 3-3, costing them three league places and over £1m in prize money.

Two more brief appearances the following season eventually saw him move to MK Dons on loan and the move was made permanent ahead of the 2012/13 season.

Summer 2014 then saw Smith agree a dual coaching/playing role with Notts County, signing a 12 month deal at Meadow Lane.

That was subsequently extended and by his 37 birthday in 2017, Alan was still playing with former colleague Shola Ameobi and Nolan in charge.

He was released by County in 2018 and like fellow Yorkshireman David Batty, has mostly kept away from football since.

1984(?!) Obafemi Martins born, Lagos, Nigeria. (2006-09)

Striker purchased from Inter Milan at a cost of over £10m to succeed Alan Shearer in the United number nine shirt.

And although he scored some spectacular goals - notably one howitzer-like strike in a 3-2 win at Spurs in January 2007 - far too often he was missing in action or just AWOL.

89 starts (plus 15 substitute outings) in all competitions brought the diminutive Nigerian 35 goals - the first in a 2-0 win at West Ham early in the 2006/07 season.

That first season ended though with Martins wandering round Watford in his flip flops, having declared himself unfit to play in the final game of the season - shortly after learning that caretaker boss Nigel Pearson intended to name him on the bench.

International wrangles, unexpected trips to his former Milan home plus niggling injuries and ailments all got in the way of his playing at times - while he was also quite partial to the Tyneside nightlife.

The final weeks of what became our relegation season saw a typical mixture of the good and bad from Oba - scoring at home to the smoggies and hitting the post on that fateful day against Fulham, but also declaring a mysterious groin injury on the day of the Stoke away game, to the obvious annoyance of United boss, Alan Shearer.

With relegation confirmed and departure from SJP seemingly inevitable, Martins had a hernia op and the media began to speculate on his next club. Inter Milan, Fiorentina, Arsenal, Aston Villa, Everton, Fulham, Spurs, the mackems, Stoke City, Fenerbahce, Besiktas, Lyon and Seville were all linked.

With no deal in sight though and pre-season training underway, Martins appeared for 45 minutes of the infamous 1-6 friendly loss at Leyton Orient - 24 hours after news broke of strong transfer interest from Wolfsburg.

The following Wednesday saw Newcastle face Leeds United in a kickabout at SJP, with Martins absent and confirmed to be in negotiations with the Bundesliga club.

A deal claimed to be up to £10m in the press was quickly concluded and the player netted against Cologne on his debut as a substitute.

Martins was crocked again by November though, appearing intermittently through the rest of the season and scoring his final Wolfsburg goal against Rubin Kazan in the Champions League during March 2010.

With new Wolfsburg boss Steve McClaren apparently happy to sell him, Russians Kazan bid for Martins four months later after he had played in a dreadful World Cup Final campaign for Nigeria.

He unexpected returned to England when loaned to Birmingham City in January 2011 and scored the winning goal in the Carling Cup Final against Arsenal before injury saw him return to Russia.

In September 2012 Martins signed a two year deal with La Liga side Levante after securing his release from Rubin, marking his debut in Spain with the winner against Real Sociedad. 

Within six months though he'd been lured to the USA, joining MLS side Seattle Sounders and scoring eight times in his first season.

A second campaign at Seattle harvested 17 goals and a lucrative new three year deal - not bad for a 29 year-old and even better for a thirty something...

Martins continued his goal form at the Sounders and grabbed his 40th in their colours on the eve of whatever birthday he celebrated in October 2015.

By February 2016 though, he'd packed his bags again and signed for Chinese Super League side Shanghai Shenhua.

That stint ended in April 2018 though, when a serious knee injury sidelined him - and Shanghai opted not to extend his contract, releasing him shortly afterwards.

Returning to fitness, Oba improbably rejoined Shanghai Shenhua in July 2020 but that was a short-term liaison.

A three month stint at fellow Chinese Super League side Wuhan Zall ended in late 2020, since when Martins has lived in his native Lagos and embarked on a number of business ventures.

1997 Lewis Suddick born, Newcastle
(2013-16)

Academy midfielder/full back and grandson of former Magpies favourite Alan Suddick, Lewis was in United's 2013 Milk Cup squad and agreed a scholarship the following year.

Blooded at U21 level when a young Magpies XI faced Northern League side Consett in a friendly in October 2014 - aged just 16.

A competitive debut for Peter Beardsley's side then came in a 1-3 loss to Morpeth Town in the Northumberland Senior Cup six months later - unfortunately turning the ball home to register an own goal.

July 2015 then saw an unexpected senior bow for Suddick, coming off the bench for the closing 20 minutes of a 1-2 pre-season friendly defeat at League Two York City.

Spending the first part of that season back in the U18 side, an operation in January 2016 sidelined him for some time and he was released at the end of the season.

Lewis then relocated to the USA and enrolled at Butler University in Indianapolis, playing for their Bulldogs soccer side.

Returning to the North East in 2018, he played for North Shields, Whitley Bay, Hebburn Town, Whitby Town, Bishop Auckland, Ashington, followed by second stints at Whitley Bay, Ashington and North Shields.
 

 

What Else?

1893 Small Heath (h)
0-2
(0-0)
Division Two
P7, 5pts, 10th/15 
Mobley(46), Wheldon(60)
3,000 
A debut for locally-born William Simm, at outside right. This match, against the future Birmingham City was to be his only senior appearance.

1899 Wolves (h)
0-1
(0-1)
Division One
P9, 10pts, 5th/18
Owen(20)
20,000 
Debut of Colin Veitch, a versatile player who appeared on 322 occasions for United and was later involved with the club, first as coach to the juniors and subsequently as a journalist covering United.

1905 Middlesbrough (h)
4-1
(2-0)
Division One
P10, 11pts, 7th/21 
Appleyard(23,43,55), McWilliam(
85)
Hewitt(46)
35,000
A new SJP record crowd saw the Teessiders beaten on Tyneside by a three goal margin for the second successive season.

1911 Sheffield Wednesday (a)
2-1
(1-0)
Division One
P10, 13pts, 2nd/20 
Hibbert(13), Higgins(75) 
McLean(85pen)
18,000
The Sheffield Daily Telegraph reporter was impressed by the display of Newcastle's recent acquisition Billy Hibbert to such an extent that they ventured to suggest that, "even such a mammoth sum as £2,000 may eventually be fully justified in his case."

1922 Arsenal (a)
2-1
(0-0)
Division One
P12, 13pts, 8th/22 
Aitken(60), J. Low(
2-0) 
Roe(2-1)
35,000
After a 1-1 draw against the Gunners at SJP the previous Saturday, United claimed the points at Highbury - a second win at the stadium in what was their fourth visit.

1933 Chelsea (a)
1-2
(0-0)
Division One
P12, 9pts, 20th/22 
Murray(57) 
Oakton(69), Gallacher(87)
26,657
Former favourite Hughie Gallacher found the net to extend United's winless run away from home to ten league matches. 

1939 York City (h)
9-2
(1-1)
Wartime
Howe(6,55,75,88,tbc), Westwood(46,83,86), Clifton(50)
Allen(30), Lee(66)
5,300
United's guest player Don Howe looks to have enjoyed what was his only game in a black and white shirt with a five goal salvo.

And fellow Bolton Wanderers player Ron Westwood was in similar mood, grabbing a hat-trick in his sole Newcastle appearance.

1944 Leeds United (h)
2-4
(0-2)
Wartime
Wayman 2
Hindle, Mahon, Short, Ainsley
18,040

1950 Blackpool (h)
4-2
(2-1)
Division One
P15, 22pts, 2nd/22 
Milburn(25),
G.Robledo(42,66,68) 
Mortensen(9), og(Harvey)(87)
61,008
Behind early on courtesy of their former wartime guest player Stanley Mortensen, United rallied to "delight the eye and stir the pulse" of those present, according to one press report.

By the time the Seasiders scored again, after a mix-up between Joe Harvey and 'keeper Jack Fairbrother, the win was assured. 

1953 South Africa XI (h)
3-1
(3-1)
Friendly 
Mitchell(3), Hannah(23), Milburn(
3-0)
Hurly(4) 
17,460
A belated return match between the sides who had met in Johannesburg a year earlier was played under floodlights.

Team: Simpson, Cahill, Brennan, Stokoe, Greener, Casey, Foulkes, Milburn, Gaskell, Hannah, Mitchell.

1953 United completed a deal for Millwall's Alan Monkhouse, ending a four year stay in South London for the Stockton-born forward.

The Magpies delegation then headed straight to Manchester to finalise negotiations with Manchester City for Ivor Broadis. 

1959 York City (a)
8-2
(5-0)
Friendly 
Eastham(15), Allchurch(20,32), Mitchell(37), White(22,65,89), Gilfillan(79) 
Addison(64), Patterson(73)
9,414
Newcastle paid a midweek visit to Bootham Crescent to inaugurate City's recently-installed floodlights and in the words of The Journal reporter gave spectators, "one of the treats of their sporting lives".

Among the scorers for the third tier Minstermen was a young Colin Addison, who went on to become player-manager of Hereford United - featuring in our infamous 1972 FA Cup loss. 

Team: S.Mitchell (Harvey), McKinney, McMichael, Scoular, Stokoe, Bell, Tait, Eastham, White, Allchurch, R.Mitchell (Gilfillan).

1967 Everton (h)
1-0
(0-0)
Division One
P14, 15pts, 11th/22 
Iley(90pen) 
34,030
With Ollie Burton having been dismissed earlier, United were handed the chance to win the game in the last minute, when Toffees goalkeeper Gordon West decked Albert Bennett with a punch.

West was sent off and in the absence of Pop Robson, Jim Iley was entrusted with spot kick duties, firing home past stand-in Sandy Brown at the second attempt.

1971 Joe Harvey bought the special talent of Tony Green from Blackpool, with Keith Dyson heading to Bloomfield Road in part exchange.

1972 Chelsea (a)
1-1
(0-0)
Division One
P15, 16pts, 10th/22 
Smith(81) 
McCreadie(64)
35,273
United fans were greeted by the sight of eight foot security fences - recently installed round the Stamford Bridge pitch.

1976 Defender Martin Gorry arrived at SJP in a £50,000 move from Barnsley but failed to make the grade with United.

1978 Cardiff City (h)
3-0
(1-0)
Division Two
P12, 14pts, 8th/22 
Withe(9), Robinson(66), Connolly(78) 
23,477
A diving header from Peter Withe was then added to by winger Stuart Robinson - whose innocuous left wing lob bobbled into the net after Bluebirds 'keeper Ron Healey lost his balance. 

1980 Arthur Cox signed left back Peter Johnson in a £60,000 transfer from Boro.

However after a bright start against Watford, Harrogate-born Johnson faded quickly and injuries had restricted him to just 20 first team appearances when released in 1983.

Johnson went on to play for Exeter City and Peterborough United, later coaching junior players at Southend United.

1981 Fulham (a)
0-2
(0-1)
(1-4 on aggregate)
League Cup 2nd Round
2nd Leg 
Lewington(29pen), Coney(74)
7,210 
Having won the first leg 2-1 at SJP, the Third Division side - managed by old boy Malcolm Macdonald - completed the job at Craven Cottage. 

1987 Wimbledon (a)
1-2
(1-1)
League Cup 3rd Round 
McDonald(43pen) 
Fashanu(34), Gibson(90)
6,443 
A poor night at Plough Lane saw United miss a host of chances before Terry Gibson won it for the home side in the last minute.

Bobby Gould's Dons would blight Newcastle this season, winning at SJP in both the FA Cup and First Division, with the league meeting in SW19 an awful 0-0 stalemate.
Youtube footage is online here (part I)
Youtube footage is online here (part II)

1989 Port Vale (h)
2-2
(1-0)
Division Two
P14, 27pts, 3rd/24 
McGhee(10), Quinn(55) 
Earle(83), Futcher(90)
17,824
Slack defending saw victory against the Valiants tossed away, despite United's first goal being allowed to stand when Mark McGhee clearly handled the ball. 
Youtube footage is online here

1992 Chelsea (a)
1-2
(0-0)
League Cup 3rd Round 
Lee(77)
Sinclair(58), Harford(82)
30,193 
A first goal for United by Rob Lee but old boy Mick Harford netted the Chelsea winner. 

Old boy Joe Allon was never called upon as a home substitute, while injury victim David Kelly received a great reception from the large travelling support standing on the open terrace as he limped past.

2000 West Ham (a)
0-1
(0-0)
Premiership
P11, 16pts, 8th/20
Kanoute(73)
26,044
Our winless London run was extended to 20 games, after old boys Stuart Pearce and Shaka Hislop shut up shop for the Hammers.

Bobby Robson handed midfielder Clarence Acuna a first outing, with Rob Lee dropping back to sweeper to compensate. 
NUFC.com match report

PL highlights are online here

2002 Tommy Craig's Reserve side recorded a first home win of the season, overcoming previously unbeaten league leaders Aston Villa 3-2 at Gateshead Stadium.

Ahead through an own goal, Villa netted twice before Michael Chopra levelled the contest on the stroke of half time. Diego Gavilan then won it after the break.
NUFC.com match report

2006 Charlton Athletic (h) 0-0
(0-0)
Premiership
P10, 8pts, 16th/20
48,642

Iain Dowie's Addicks side made it to SJP for this teatime TV KO - but only after a morning jog round the city had left them hopelessly lost and forced to book a  fleet of taxis to return to the team hotel. 
NUFC.com match report

PL highlights are online here

2008 West Bromwich Albion (h) 2-1 (2-0)
Premier League
P10, 9pts, 15th/20
Barton(9pen), Martins(42)
Miller(65)
45,801
Goals from Joey Barton and birthday boy Obafemi Martins were enough to give Joe Kinnear his first win as manager - and only United's second in ten league games.
NUFC.com match report

PL highlights are online here

2012 West Bromwich Albion (h) 2-1 (1-0)
Premier League
P9, 13pts, 10th/20
Ba(35), Cisse(90+3)
Lukaku(55)
49,731

A late piece of outrageous fortune gave United a first league win in four games, after a below-par display had looked likely to claim a point off Steve Clarke's Baggies.

Deep into added time, Sammy Ameobi's wayward shot deflected wickedly off the back of fellow substitute Papiss Cisse and into the net at the Gallowgate End.

NUFC.com match report
PL highlights are online here

2013 Newcastle midfielder Cheick Tiote avoided a prison sentence after pleading guilty to holding a forged driving licence.

Tiote admitted paying £12,800 for a fake Belgian licence before trying to swap it for a UK one. He received a seven month sentence suspended for 18 months and was ordered to do 180 hours community service.


2019
The reserves drew 2-2 with Boro at Whitley Park, recovering from a 0-2 deficit thanks to Jack Young's fine effort and an added time leveller from Oisin McEntee.

Defender Florian Lejeune made a return from injury following a six month absence.
NUFC.com match report

2021
Newcastle confirmed Elliott Dickman as U23 head coach, leaving a similar role at the mackems in order to join the Magpies.

The 43 year-old lasted 14 months on Tyneside before departing.

2023 Wolverhampton Wanderers (a)
2-2
(2-1)
Premier League
P10, 17pts, 6th/20
Wilson(22,45+4pen)
Lemina(36), Hwang(71)
31,584

United extended their unbeaten league record to six games but left a rain-soaked Molineux with just a point, twice allowing the hosts chances to level from inside the box.
NUFC.com match report

PL highlights are online here