Manchester City / Liverpool (a) SOLD OUT
Nottingham Forest (h) Fwding/resale now
West Ham (a) ST sale now, 17 pts

PL2:
Foxes test tonight 

Following a 3-1 loss away to West Bromwich Albion on Monday night, Newcastle U21s are in PL2 action once again tonight when they host Leicester City.

It's a 7pm start at Whitley Park and the usual PL admission arrangements apply - free to season ticket holders or else £3 adults and £1 concessions payable at the gate in cash.

Premier League:
Palace (h) confirmed 

The outstanding Premier League fixture between Newcastle and Crystal Palace will be played at SJP on Wednesday April 16th with a 7.30pm kick-off.

The original fixture date was rendered irrelevant by Newcastle's involvement in the Carabao Cup Final.

That new date comes between the Premier League home game with Manchester United and visit to Aston Villa - the latter falling on Easter weekend.

FA Cup:
Seagulls on Sunday 

Newcastle's FA Cup Fifth Round home tie against Brighton & Hove Albion will be a 1.45pm kick-off on Sunday March 2nd live on ITV1.

That's one of four all-Premier League ties in this round, with the Seagulls already victorious at Gallowgate this season - 1-0 winners back in October.

While United saw off League Two Bromley 3-1 at home and League One Birmingham City 3-2 away, Albion made it this far thanks to a 4-0 success at Championship Norwich City and a 2-1 home win over Chelsea.

Fifth Round:

Friday 28.02.2025:
Aston Villa v Cardiff City (8pm) ITV

Sat 01.03.2025:
Crystal Palace v Millwall (12.15pm) BBC1
Preston North End v Burnley (12.15pm) iPlayer
Bournemouth v Wolves (3pm)
Manchester City v Plymouth Argyle (5.45pm) ITV4

Sun 02.03.2025:
Newcastle United v Brighton (1.45pm) ITV1
Manchester United v Fulham (4.30pm) BBC1

Monday 03.03.2025:
Nottingham Forest v Ipswich Town (7.30pm) ITV4

This will be the seventh game between the two sides in this competition, with the Magpies winless since 1930: 

2023/24 (h) R5
2012/13 lost 0-2 (a) R3
2011/12 lost 0-1 (a) R4
1985/86 lost 0-2 (h) R3
1982/83 lost 0-1 (h) R3R
1982/83 drew 1-1 (a) McDermott R3
1929/30 won 3-0 (h) Gallacher 3 R5

The words "Trelford Mills" doubtless flashed through the minds of those of supporters of similar vintage to us...

Carabao Cup:
Wembley KO confirmed

Newcastle's Carabao Cup Final tie against Liverpool at Wembley Stadium on Sunday March 16th will be a 4.30pm kick-off.

Pins:
This are two Tone!

New issues from badge guru Magpin commemorate the goals scored by Anthony Gordon in both Carabao Cup semi-final ties against Arsenal earlier this season.

On sale here are the first leg edition, capturing Gordon's corner flag pose and his scarf twirling celebration badge from the second leg.

We have a pair of the badges to give away and to be in with the chance of winning, send your answer to this question via email to [email protected] by 9pm on Wednesday February 19th, subject line of Magpin. 

Which current Newcastle team mate was playing for the opposition when Gordon scored his maiden Magpie goal back in May 2023?

No age limit, open to anyone anywhere in the world but delivery only to UK addresses. One entry per person.

PS: Also available to buy now from Magpin is a bumper set of assorted current season NUFC player stickers:

Squad:
Contract talks for trio 

Speaking to the media on Friday morning, Eddie Howe confirmed that contract talks were in progress with Fabian Schar, whose current deal expires in June.

Fellow defender Emil Krafth is similarly engaged in negotiations to remain a Magpie.

That follows a Sky Sports interview with Martin Dubravka in which he revealed that he's close to agreeing an extension to his own SJP contract.

Assuming both players put pen to paper, that leaves Jamaal Lascelles, Jamal Lewis and Callum Wilson in the final months of their SJP deals, along with goalkeeping pair John Ruddy and Mark Gillespie.

The Athletic have written in recent days that a new contract offer for Wilson is unlikely.

Carabao Cup:
Wembley ticket sale

Tickets for Newcastle's Carabao Cup Final visit to Wembley went on sale to the third group of eligible season ticket holders at Noon on Friday.

Find full details of the process online here

Ballot details for the other pots will be emailed to those involved in due course. It appears that there will be a pot 4 ballot at least.

NUFC occupy the same (West) side as in 2023, with an allocation of 31,939 compared to 32,761 two seasons ago - no reason for the downsizing has been given.

Hopes that the engineering work on the East Coast Main Line planned that weekend would be postponed proved to be false, with diversions via the Durham coast and bus replacement services for Durham and Darlington passengers. More details are online here

(For anyone planning on driving to York and catching a train from there, be aware that the station car park closes permanently on March 14th for building work).

The winners of this season's Carabao Cup Final take a place at the playoff stage of the European Conference League - unless they have already qualified for Europe via a different route. 

2024/25:
Manchester City (a)

Following their Carabao Cup and FA Cup diversions, Newcastle return to Premier League action on Saturday when they visit the Etihad Stadium.

Kick-off is an old fashioned, non-televised 3pm and United's 3,000 tickets are sold out.

Eddie Howe's side go in search of a club record-equaling fifth successive PL away win, although they'll need to win for the first time at this ground in that competition in order to achieve that.

This will be United's 20th attempt at doing that - so far they've taken just two points from a possible 57.

The last Magpie to score a Premier League goal at the Etihad was DeAndre Yedlin back in September 2018 - 510 minutes ago, or eight and a half hours.

In all competitions, Newcastle have won six successive matches away from Gallowgate going into this game - their best run of form since managing seven in a row on the road back in 1994.

Team: Anthony Gordon and Dan Burn will return but Sven Botman won't be risked.

Jamaal Lascelles, Joelinton and Harvey Barnes remain out - there's no time frame for Lascelles, but Joelinton should be back within a month and Barnes in the next fortnight or so. 

Facing City would complete a century of Premier League appearances for Newcastle by Callum Wilson. 

Coral rate this game as follows:

NUFC win 16/5
The draw 16/5
MCFC win 3/4

New customers receive a £40 bet when staking £10 (T's & C's apply). Find those markets online here 

MCFC: Rodri remains out, with doubts over Nathan Ake, Jeremy Doku, Nico Gonzalez and Ederson.

City lost the home leg of their Champions League playoff against Real Madrid 2-3 on Tuesday, with the second meeting at the Bernabeu on Wednesday. 

Both Jack Grealish and Manuel Akanji picked up knocks and were forced off against Real Madrid.

Referee: Andy Madley - a third PL game involving NUFC so far this season for the West Yorkshire whistler, after the 3-3 home draw with Liverpool and 2-1 win at Spurs.

VAR: John Brooks - a second VAR shift this month for a game featuring Newcastle following the Carabao Cup home win over Arsenal when Alexander Isak's opener was ruled out due to a marginal offside call.

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UK Radio: Live on BBC Radio 5 Live Sport

Rail:  Buses replace Trans-Pennine services between York and Newcastle. Some LNER services will operate between Newcastle and York via an alternative route with extended journey times. Details online here  

Metro: No scheduled disruptions

Stats: 

Magpies @ Etihad:

2023/24 Lost 0-2 (FAC)
2023/24 Lost 0-1
2022/23 Lost 0-2
2021/22 Lost 0-5
2020/21 Lost 0-2
2019/20 Lost 0-5
2018/19 Lost 1-2 Yedlin
2017/18 Lost 1-3 Murphy
2015/16 Lost 1-6 Mitrovic
2014/15 Lost 0-5
2014/15 Won 2-0 Aarons, Sissoko (LC)
2013/14 Lost 0-4
2012/13 Lost 0-4
2011/12 Lost 1-3 Gosling
2010/11 Lost 1-2 Gutierrez
2008/09 Lost 1-2 Carroll
2007/08 Lost 1-3 Martins
2006/07 Drew 0-0
2005/06 Lost 0-3
2004/05 Drew 1-1 Shearer
2003/04 Lost 0-1

Latest PL result/fixtures:

Wed 12.02.2025:
Everton 2-2 Liverpool

Fri 14.02.2025:
Brighton & Hove Albion v Chelsea (8pm) Sky

Sat 15.02.2025:
Leicester City v Arsenal (12.30pm) TNT
Aston Villa v Ipswich Town (3pm)
Fulham v Nottingham Forest (3pm)
Manchester City v Newcastle (3pm)
Southampton v Bournemouth (3pm)
West Ham v Brentford (3pm)
Crystal Palace v Everton (5.30pm) Sky

Sun 16.02.2025:
Liverpool v Wolves (2pm) Sky
Spurs v Manchester United (4.30pm) Sky

Incoming:
Galway boy

Days after the Premier League named him in the U21 section of our revised player list, Galway United have confirmed the sale of Kyle Fitzgerald to the Magpies. 

The 18 year-old winger played for United U21s in pre-season as a trialist and signs for an undisclosed fee.

Fitzgerald was one of three additions noted in the PL list, the other two as follows:

Fraser Harper 18 year-old midfielder formerly with Wolves who joined United earlier this season following a trial and has appeared at U18 and U21 level so far.

Baran Yidliz* Midfielder reportedly secured from Turkish side Genclerbirligi after celebrating his 18th birthday earlier this month.

National League Cup:
Alty trip confirmed 

The quarter-final draw for the inaugural National League Cup has taken place, with Newcastle U21s travelling to National League side Altrincham.

Aldershot v Leeds United U21s
Altrincham v Newcastle United U21s
Braintree Town v Brighton & Hove Albion U21s
Sutton United v Manchester United U21s

The Magpies have never met Altrincham previously, but have played several youth and reserve team fixtures against Manchester United at their Moss Lane home.

U21s:
Beaten by Baggies

West Brom U21s  3  Newcastle U21s  1

Match report

Update:
John Tudor RIP

We're sad to report that the death of former Magpie John Tudor has been announced, at the age of 78.

Playing local football in his Derbyshire, John was briefly on the books of Middlesbrough before joining Coventry City from Ilkeston Town during 1964. 

Winning a Second Division Championship medal at Highfield Road in 1967, a £65,000 switch to Sheffield United came the following year and Tudor hit a brace against Newcastle during a League Cup tie in 1969. 

By January 1971 John was a Magpie - as David Ford and John Hope headed to Bramall Lane - and he initially played in a forward line with Pop Robson, also featuring alongside  Wyn Davies and Keith Dyson.

The arrival of Malcolm Macdonald on Tyneside before the following season proved to be pivotal, a productive partnership seeing John create many goals for Supermac and score a fair few himself.

Appearing in the 1974 FA Cup Final defeat to Liverpool at Wembley Stadium, John did win silverware with United in the shape of the Texaco Cups.

However, his FA Cup contributions are well remembered, not least a diving header against Forest in the riot game that was expunged from the records, when the FA ordered a replay - that "goal" perhaps more celebrated than any of the 73 he scored that did count.

Tudor's own personal favourites were also both headers: at home to Manchester United and the other against Liverpool at Anfield. Tragically, that part of his game looks to have affected him in later life. 

Outlasting Macdonald at SJP by a few months, Tudor's 220nd and final appearance came in 1976 before moving on to Stoke City and then Belgians side AA Gent.

A knee injury prompted his retirement in 1978 and he served as coach and later manager of North Shields, also entering the pub trade in Northumberland. 

Later a publican back in his hometown of Ilkeston, John became involved in summer coaching camps for American youngsters during 1991 and emigrated permanently to the USA during 1994, living in St Paul, Minnesota.

Recovering from a heart attack in 2014, sad news of an Alzheimer's diagnosis came four years later, prompting a rendition of "Hallelujah, John Tudor" from Newcastle supporters during the Boxing Day 2018 visit to Anfield.

John returned to Tyneside in April 2019 and was warmly applauded when presented to the St. James' Park crowd, flanked by Supermac and Bob Moncur.

2024/25:
Wills find a way

Birmingham City  2  Newcastle  3

Match action

Match report

Loan lads:
Temps 

Magpie loan watch:

Harrison Ashby (QPR)
Derby County (h) Championship, Friday.

Isaac Hayden (Portsmouth) 
Oxford United (a) Championship, Saturday.

Alex Murphy (Bolton Wanderers)
Shrewsbury Town (a) League One, Saturday.

Charlie McArthur (Carlisle United)
Colchester United (h) League Two, Saturday.

Max Thompson (Chesterfield)
Walsall (a) League Two, Saturday.

Joe White (MK Dons)
Tranmere Rovers (a) League Two, Saturday.

James Huntley (Spennymoor Town)
Warrington Town, National League North, Saturday.

Miodrag Pivas (Willem II)
Groningen (h) Eredivisie, Saturday. 

Travis Hernes (AaB):
Nordsjaelland (h) Superliga, Sunday.

Update:
Coach arrival 

Newcastle have reportedly filled the vacancy of U21 Assistant Coach by appointing Robbie Stockdale, who was most recently on the staff at Barrow.

Now 45 year, Redcar-born Stockdale adds Tyneside to his CV following previous stints on Teesside as a Boro player and Wearside as a youth team coach and caretaker boss of the mackems on three occasions.

Robbie arrives to assist Diarmuid O'Carroll, who was recruited by United from St.Mirren last September as U21 Lead Coach.
 
2024/25:
Nottingham Forest (h)

Following Premier League and Carabao Cup successes at the City Ground for Newcastle, Eddie Howe and Nuno Espirito Santo lock horns for the third time this season on Sunday week, February 23rd.

Kick-off at SJP is at 2pm, live on Sky Sports.

Following losses to Bournemouth and Fulham, United are aiming to avoid three successive PL home defeats for the first time since February 2021 under Steve Bruce.

Team: To follow

NFFC: To follow

Referee: tbc

VAR: tbc

Upcoming PL fixtures:

Wed 19.02.2025:
Aston Villa v Liverpool (7.30pm) TNT

Fri 21.02.2025:
Leicester City v Brentford (8pm) Sky

Sat 22.02.2025:
Everton v Manchester United (12.30pm) TNT
Arsenal v West Ham (3pm)
Bournemouth v Wolves (3pm)
Fulham v Crystal Palace (3pm)
Ipswich Town v Spurs (3pm)
Southampton v Brighton & Hove Albion (3pm)
Aston Villa v Chelsea (5.30pm) Sky

Sun 23.02.2025:
Newcastle v Nottingham Forest (2pm) Sky
Manchester City v Liverpool (4.30pm) Sky

UK TV: Live on Sky Sports

Overseas TV: to follow

UK Radio: tbc (if any)

Local Radio: Live on BBC Radio Newcastle

Hospital Radio: Radio Tyneside commentary is accessible free of charge in local hospitals via Spark Media.

Buses: The Go North East X50 football service from the Metro Centre will be in operation. Details here

Metro: No scheduled alterations.

Rail: Buses replace trains between York and Newcastle. Some LNER services operate between Newcastle and York, via an alternative route with extended journey times. No Lumos either. Details online here

Roads: The Tyne Bridge refurbishment programme is underway, with one lane in each direction closed at all times until further notice. 

That will lead to congestion and delays, especially with the ongoing closure of the Gateshead Highway closure. More details here

Temporary road closures around SJP apply from an hour before kick-off until 30 minutes after the final whistle.

Food Bank: The usual stall and bucket shakers will be on and around Strawberry Place, with NUFC Director Jamie Reuben again matching all matchday donations.

Stats:

Forest @ SJP - PL era:

2023/24 lost 1-3 Isak (pen)
2022/23 won 2-0 Schar, Wilson
2017/18 lost 2-3 Mitrovic, Aarons (LC)
2016/17 won 3-1 Ritchie, Gayle 2 (Ch)
2009/10 won 2-0 Ameobi, Enrique
1998/99 won 2-0 Shearer 2
1996/97 won 5-0 Asprilla, Ferdinand 2, Shearer, Elliott
1996/97 lost 1-2 Ferdinand (FAC)
1995/96 won 3-1 Lee 2, Ginola
1994/95 won 2-1 Fox, Lee