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Manchester City
Carabao Cup Semi-final first leg
St. James' Park
Tuesday 13th January
Kick-off 8pm
Live on Sky Sports/ITV1
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Bournemouth 3
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FA Cup Third Round
St. James' Park
Saturday 10th January
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Carabao Cup:
Manchester City (h)

The Magpies are in Carabao Cup Semi-final first leg action this evening, against Manchester City.

It's an 8pm kick-off at SJP live on ITV1 and Sky Sports.

The Citizens were allocated 4,893 places but returned an unspecified number.

ST holders on the home Carabao Cup scheme should have had their ticket loaded on to their digital season ticket.

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

Both sides entered the Third Round of the competition as a consequence of their Champions League involvement.

Edd
ie Howe's side have defeated Bradford City (4-1), Spurs (2-0) and Fulham (2-1) on Tyneside as they attempt to defend the trophy they lifted at Wembley last March.

Pep Guardiola meanwhile oversaw away wins at Huddersfield Town (2-0) and Swansea City (3-1) before seeing off Brentford (2-0) at the Etihad Stadium.

Two goals from Harvey Barnes gave the Magpies a 2-1 success over City in the PL at SJP back in November.


Team: Tino Livramentro joins a sick list including Fabian Schar, William Osula, Emil Krafth and Jamaal Lascelles.

Anthony Elanga and Jacob Murphy both have a chance of making the squad for this tie, while Dan Burn remains "a couple of weeks away" according to Howe on Monday - raising the prospect of a return to action in Paris.

Coral rate this tie as follows:

NUFC win 21/10
The draw 5/2
MCFC win 6/5

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MCFC: Broken leg victim Josko Gvardiol has joined fellow defenders Ruben Dias and John Stones on the injured list and prompted the recall of Max Alleyne from loan at Watford.

Also sidelined are Mateo Kovacic, Savinho and Oscar Bobb, while Omar Marmoush remains in action at the AFCON Finals with Egypt but Algeria's exit at the hands of Nigeria means that Rayan Ait-Nouri will be available for the SJP visit.

Although he appeared for Bournemouth in an earlier round of this season's Carabao Cup, new signing Antoine Semenyo is eligible to play against us.

Referee: Chris Kavanagh - a third Toon posting so far this season - all at SJP - for the official who was born in Ashton-under-Lyne. Overseeing our 1-0 PL victory over Wolves, he returned for the 2-0 Carabao Cup conquest of Spurs.

Kavanagh also took charge of Newcastle's last League Cup victory over Manchester City, at SJP in September 2023.

VAR:
Stuart Attwell - who refereed United's 2-0 League Cup success away at Manchester City back in October 2014.

UK TV: Live on Sky Sports and ITV1.

City centre bars with live TV coverage include:

The Dog & Parrot on Clayton Street West.
Pumphreys in the Cloth Market.
The Prince on Pudding Chare.


You'll also find live coverage at WonderBar in the Gate.

Overseas TV:
Arena Premium 1 HD (Bosnia/Serbia)
Arena Sport 1 HD (Croatia/Slovenia)
ATN (Afghanistan)
Azam Sports (Tanzania)
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beIN Sports Connect New Zealand
beIN Sports 2 France
beIN Sports 3 Australia
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UK Radio: Live on BBC Radio 5 Live Sport

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

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

Stagecoach buses stopping on Barrack Road will be diverted and passengers required to use alternative bus stops while the post-match closure is in place. Details
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Metro: No scheduled disruptions.

Rail: Scheduled disruptions are online here

Stats:

This is the sixth time that City and United have been paired in the League Cup and the first occasion since September 2023, when the Magpies won 1-0 on Tyneside.

Newcastle's 2-0 away success in October 2014 remains our only league or cup victory at the Eithad in 22 visits.

NUFC v MCFC in the League Cup - all-time:

1975/76 F lost 1-2 (Wembley) Gowling
1994/95 R4 drew 1-1 (Maine Road) Jeffrey
1994/95 R4 replay lost 0-2 (SJP)
2013/14 R4 lost 0-2 (SJP)
2014/15 R4 won 2-0 (Etihad) Aarons, Sissoko
2023/24 R3 won 1-0 (SJP) Isak
2025/26 SF (SJP then Etihad)

The black and whites have won all three of the previous semi-finals they have contested, but this will be the first when they've not enjoyed second leg home advantage:

1975/76 Spurs: lost 0-1 (a), won 3-1 (h)
2022/23 Southampton: won 1-0 (a), won 2-1 (h)
2024/25 Arsenal: won 2-0 (a), won 2-0 (h)
2025/26
Manchester City: (h) then (a)

Citizens in Toon - PL era:

2025/26 Won 2-1 Barnes 2
2024/25 Drew 1-1 Gordon (pen)
2023/24 Lost 2-3 Isak, Gordon
2023/24 Won 1-0 Isak (LC)
2022/23 Drew 3-3 Almiron, Wilson, Trippier
2021/22 Lost 0-4
2020/21 Lost 3-4 Krafth, Joelinton (pen), Willock
2019/20 Lost 0-2 (FAC)
2019/20 Drew 2-2 Willems, Shelvey
2018/19 Won 2-1 Rondon, Ritchie (pen)
2017/18 Lost 0-1
2015/16 Drew 1-1 Anita
2014/15 Lost 0-2
2013/14 Lost 0-2
2013/14 Lost 0-2 (LC)
2012/13 Lost 1-3 Ba
2011/12 Lost 0-2
2010/11 Lost 1-3 Carroll
2008/09 Drew 2-2 Ameobi, og(Dunne)
2007/08 Lost 0-2
2006/07 Lost 0-1
2005/06 Won 1-0 Owen
2004/05 Won 4-3 Robert, Shearer, Elliott, Bellamy
2003/04 Won 3-0 Shearer 2, Ameobi
2002/03 Won 2-0 Shearer, Bellamy
2001/02 Won 1-0 Solano (FAC)
2000/01 Lost 0-1
1995/96 Won 3-1 Ferdinand 2, Beardsley
1994/95 Drew 0-0
1994/95 Won 3-1 Gillespie 2, Beresford (FA)
1994/95 Lost 0-2 (LC)
1993/94 Won 2-0 Cole 2


Carabao Cup Semi-finals:


Tue 13.01.2026:
Newcastle v Manchester City (8pm) Sky & ITV

Wed 14.01.2026:
Chelsea v Arsenal (8pm) Sky

Tue 03.02.2026:
Arsenal v Chelsea (8pm) ITV

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

PLIC:
U21s v Benfica (h) 1pm

Under the interim control of Robbie Stockdale following Adam Lawrence's departure, Newcastle U21s conclude their Premier League International Cup participation today.

Kick-off at Whitley Park has been moved from 7pm to 1pm and PL2 admission arrangements apply - free to ST holders or else £3 adults and £1 concessions in cash at the gate.

United cannot progress from the group stage and have one point from their three games, failing to score a goal.

The Portuguese side sit third in Group C on five points, requiring a top two finish in order to progress. Victory on Tyneside would only achieve that objective were second placed PSG to lost at Nottingham Forest next week.

Drawing at Brighton and Forest, Benfica were 2-6 winners against Chelsea in their most recent outing.

The Lisbon side have already won at Whitley Park this season, recording a 5-1 success at U19 level against United last October in the UEFA Youth League.

FA Cup:
Villans test set

Newcastle's reward for defeating Bournemouth is a Fourth Round away tie against Premier League rivals Aston Villa, which will be played on or around Saturday February 14th.

That follows United's Premier League visit to Spurs on Tuesday 10th, before a possible Champions League first leg playoff game on Tuesday 17th or Wednesday 18th.

Fourth Round draw:

Arsenal v Wigan Athletic
Aston Villa v Newcastle
Birmingham City v Leeds United
Burnley v Mansfield Town
Burton Albion v West Ham
Grimsby Town v Wolves
Hull City v Chelsea
Liverpool v Brighton & Hove Albion
Macclesfield v Brentford
Manchester City v Salford/Swindon Town
Norwich City v West Bromwich Albion
Oxford United v mackems
Port Vale v Bristol City
Southampton v Leicester City
Stoke City v Fulham
Wrexham v Ipswich Town

As per the Third Round, there are no replays.

Villa's last FA Cup home tie came against Cardiff City last season, with the Bluebirds allocated 6,500 places.

Newcastle's most recent visit to Villa Park ended in a 0-0 draw on the opening day of the Premier League season, with the return game scheduled at SJP later this month.

The last FA Cup meeting of these two sides came in the Third Round during January 2001, when the Magpies lost the replay 0-1 away following a 1-1 draw on Tyneside.

The three FA Cup pairings previous to that all came in seasons when Newcastle reached the final - two of the three seeing the sides actually contest the final.

Villans v Magpies - FA Cup:

2000/01 lost 0-1 (a) R3R
2000/01 drew 1-1 (h) R3
1951/52 won 4-2 (h) R3
1923/24 won 2-0 (n) F
1904/05 lost 0-2 (n) F
1896/97 lost 0-5 (a) R2
1894/95 lost 1-7 (a) R1

(United also played at Villa Park in the FA Cup against Charlton Athletic, losing a Semi-final 0-4 in 1946/47).

Toon @ Villans - last 10:

2025/26 drew 0-0
2024/25 lost 1-4 Schar
2023/24 won 3-1 Schar 2, og(Moreno)
2022/23 lost 0-3
2021/22 lost 0-2
2020/21 lost 0-2
2019/20 lost 0-2
2016/17 drew 1-1 og(Elphick) (Ch)
2015/16 drew 0-0
2014/15 drew 0-0

Carabao Cup:
Manchester City (a)
CC - apply
today

Applications for the second leg of Newcastle's Carabao Cup Semi-final tie at Manchester City are now open for season ticket holders, closing at 2pm today (Tuesday).

Seat selections for those successful will open at 2pm this Wednesday and close at 2pm this Friday.

Prices for the tie on Wednesday February 4th (8pm):

Adult (22-64) £25
Senior (65+) £15
Young Adult (18-21) £15
Junior (17 & Under) £12.50

Allocation is as yet undisclosed.

PS: The 24 hour ticket application window for United's Premier League visit to the Ethiad Stadium on Saturday February 21st opens at 2pm next Monday, January 19th.

Kick-off for that game is yet to be confirmed.

Update:
Bantams take two

League One side Bradford City have completed loan deals taking Magpies duo Harrison Ashby and Joe White to Valley Parade for the remainder of the season.

Despite featuring in Newcastle's 25 man PL squad, full back Ashby hasn't played senior football this season, following loans at Swansea City in 2023/24 and QPR in 2024/25.

This will be the sixth temporary departure from Tyneside for midfielder White, following stints with Hartlepool United, Exeter City, Crewe Alexandra, MK Dons and Leyton Orient - the latter ending in recent days but blighted by injury.

Update:

Botman's birthday gift

From NUFC, Monday:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tickets are on sale now online here

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

FA Cup:
Whole lotta glove!

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

Match action

Match report

Departure:
Lawrence stands down

Following Friday's 0-1 home loss to Boro in PL2, Newcastle confirmed on Sunday morning that U21 Lead Coach Adam Lawrence had left the club with immediate effect.

The former Manchester United U18 Coach was appointed in succession to Diarmuid O'Carroll back in August, overseeing two victories in six league outings but watching his side fail to score in any of their last six games in all competitions.

Robbie Stockdale will take charge of the U21s until further notice, starting with Tuesday's Premier League International Cup tie against Benfica.

Stockdale arrived on Tyneside in February 2025 as assistant to O'Carroll, briefly acting as interim coach following his exit and then working as Lawrence's number two.

PL2:
Second string setback

Newcastle U21s  0  Boro U21s  1

Match report


Departure:
Bairns take Ben

Scottish Premiership side Falkirk have completed the permanent signing of Newcastle reserve forward Ben Parkinson for an undisclosed figure.

The 20 year-old has signed a two and a half year contract and made his debut on Saturday from the bench in a 2-0 victory at St.Mirren.

England youth international "Parky" came through United's academy to make his reserve bow in 2022. Several senior friendly appearances were then followed by what was his sole first team outing - coming off the bench in a 0-2 Premier League loss at Bournemouth in November 2023

An ankle issue restricted his availability for last season but he ended as U21s top scorer with 12 in all competitions.

A broken bone in his foot then blighted the current campaign for Ben, delayed his involvement until last November.

Premier League:
Just love it!

Newcastle  4  Leeds United  3

Match action

Match report

Latest:
KK
news update

Family statement, Wednesday:

"Kevin (Keegan) was recently admitted to hospital for further evaluation of ongoing abdominal symptoms.

"These investigations have revealed a diagnosis of cancer, for which Kevin will undergo treatment.

"Kevin is grateful to the medical team for their intervention and ongoing care.

"During this difficult time, the family are requesting privacy, and will be making no further comment."

Update:
Loan lads

Harrison Ashby/Joe White (Bradford City):
Cardiff City (h) League One, Saturday.

Antonio Cordero (Cadiz)

A 3-2 home win over Gijon in La Liga 2 on Friday came with Antonio a 64th minute replacement when Cadiz led 2-0.

Matt Targett (Middlesbrough):
After recent appearances at centre half, Matt returned to left back at Fulham in the FA Cup on Saturday. He lasted 86 minutes of a 3-1 loss.

Changes in the competition rules mean that were he to be recalled from loan, Targett could play in the FA Cup.

Joe Brayson (Morpeth Town):

Saturday saw the striker net the first goal of his loan spell with the Highwaymen, giving them a half time lead away at I
lkeston in the NPL Premier Division.

Sadly Morpeth ended up on the end of a 1-3 reverse.

Travis Hernes (Groningen):

Back with the seniors after gaining match fitness with the U21s, Travis was an unused substitute on Saturday in a 0-0 home draw against NAC Breda in the Eredivisie.

Trevan Sanusi (Lorient):
Saturday brought a 3- win at Hauts Lyonnais in the French Cup with winger Trevan completing the first 61 minutes.

Odysseas Vlachodimos (Seville):

The 'keeper kept his place for Monday night's 0-1 home loss at home to Celta Vigo in La Liga.

Premier League:
Wolves (a)

Premier League basement dwellers Wolves host United at Molineux this Sunday at 2pm, live on Sky Sports.

Following a 1-0 success on Tyneside last September, Eddie Howe's side have the opportunity of a second PL win double this season. They have already taken six points off Burnley.

This will be the 22nd time that the two clubs have faced each other in the PL, with Newcastle scoring at least one goal in each of the previous 21 meetings.

Team: To follow

WWFC: To follow

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

VAR:
Paul Tierney

UK TV: Live on Sky Sports

Overseas TV: To follow

UK Radio: Live on BBC Radio 5 Live Sport

Metro: No scheduled disruptions

Rail: Scheduled disruptions are online here

Stats:


Mags @ Molineux - PL era:

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

Latest PL fixtures:

Sat 17.01.2026:
Manchester United v Manchester City (12.30pm) Sky
Chelsea v Brentford (3pm)
Leeds United v Fulham (3pm)
Liverpool v Burnley (3pm)
Sunderland v Crystal Palace (3pm)
Spurs v West Ham (3pm)
Nottingham Forest v Arsenal (5.30pm) TNT

Sun 18.01.2026:
Wolves v Newcastle (2pm) Sky
Aston Villa v Everton (4.30pm) Sky

Mon 19.01.2026:
Brighton v Bournemouth (8pm) Sky

2025/26:
Toffees (h) tickets

Latest Premier League ticket update from NUFC:

Everton (h)

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

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

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


2025/26:
Senior Cup latest

Northumberland Senior Cup Second Round:

Newcastle Benfield 0-0 Morpeth Town (4-2 pens)
13.01.2026 Whitley Bay v North Shields
22.01.2026 Newcastle University v Alnwick Town
03.02.2026 Heaton Stannington v Blyth Town

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

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

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

 






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Tickets/Fixtures
Season 2025/26

NUFC ticketing website online here

NUFC Box Office: 

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


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


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

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

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

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


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

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

2025/26 Memberships

£20 Junior
, £37 Adult, £47 Adult+

SJP seating plan online here  


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

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

More info online here

Away ticket info online here

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

Fixtures:

Tue 13.01.2026 U21s v Benfica (Portugal) (h) @ Whitley Park, 1pm. Premier League International Cup. Note new kick-off time.

Tue 13.01.2026 Manchester City (h) @ SJP, 8pm. Carabao Cup Semi-final first leg. ST fwding/resale now. Live on Sky Sports & ITV1.

Fri 16.01.2026 U21s v mackems (a) @ academy of plight, 1pm. PL2.

Sat 17.01.2026 U18s v Liverpool (h) @ Little Benton, 11am. U18 Premier League.

Sun 18.01.2026 Wolves (a) @ Molineux, 2pm. Premier League. SOLD OUT. Allocation 3,000 (Digital tickets). Live on Sky Sports.

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

Wed 04.02.2026 Manchester City (a) @ Etihad Stadium, 8pm. Carabao Cup Semi-final second leg. ST applications close Tue 13.01.2025, 2pm. Seat selections open Wed 14.01.2026, 2pm, close Fri 16.01.2026, 2pm. Allocation: tbc. (Digital tickets). Live on Sky Sports.

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

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

Sat 07.02.2026 Brentford (h)
@ SJP, 5.30pm. Premier League. Member ballot closes Tue 13.01.2026, Noon. Winners notified Wed 14.01.2026, 11.30am. Seat selection opens Wed 14.01.2026, Noon, closes Fri 16.01.2026, Noon. ST fwding/resale Fri 16.01.2026, 4pm. Member sale Mon 19.01.02026, 10am. Live on Sky Sports.

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

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

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

??? ??.02.2026 Aston Villa (a) @ Villa Park, KO tbc. FA Cup Fourth Round. Ticket details awaited.

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

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

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

Sun 24.05.2026 PL ends. 

NUFC live on TV (all UK times):
Tue 13.01.2026 Man C (h) 8pm)
Sky & ITV
Sun 18.01.2026
Wolves (a) 2pm Sky

Wed 21.01.2026 PSV (h) 8pm
TNT

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

Sat 21.02.2026 Man C (a) 12.30/8pm TNT*

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

(PL Selections made to Mon 01.03.2026)

Live PL TV release dates:  

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


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

Champions League:  (all UK times)

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

Carabao Cup:


SF1:
Tue 13.01.2026 Man City (h) 8pm
SF2: Wed 04.02.2026 Man City (a) 8pm
F: Sun 22.03.2026 (Wembley)

FA Cup: 

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

U17 Premier League Cup:
Quarter final draw awaited - Blackburn Rovers, Crystal Palace, Leicester City, Liverpool, NUFC, Southampton, West Bromwich Albion and West Ham involved.

Other events @ SJP:

Euro 2028:

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

Mon 12.06.2028
Thu 15.06.2028
Sat 17.06.2028
Tue 20.06.2028
Sun 25.06.2028

(Kick-off times will be advised in 2027)


Winter transfer window:

Thu 01.01.2026-Mon 02.02.2026 @ tbc


2026/27 PL season:

Sat 22.08.2026
Match Week 1
Sun 30.05.2027
Match Week 38

International Magpies
National Service

2025/26
International breaks:

23.03-31.03.2026
11.06-19.07.2026 World Cup Finals

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

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

SFs: Thu 26.03.2026
F: Tue 31.03.2026.

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

SFs: Thu 26.03.2026
Fs: Tue 31.03.2026.

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

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

Whoops, He did it Again...


From Google, not that Freddie Fletcher...

(John Kirkpatrick)

From US website CNET:

"Harvey Barnes hit a hat-trick in Newcastle's entertaining 4-3 win over Leeds
."

Our Brazilian duo may care to differ...

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

On This Day in History
13th January


Born Or Died:

2001 Bradley Cross born, Kempton Park, South Africa (2020-22)

Following a successful trial at the club, Newcastle added central defender Bradley to their U23 roster in October 2020.

With Bidwest Wits in his native South Africa, Cross relocated to Europe in 2017 when joining Bundesliga side Schalke 04.

However he left there after two seasons without agreeing a permanent deal earlier and trialed at Dutch side Go Ahead Eagles before turning up on Tyneside.

Following confirmation that he'd signed a two year deal at the Magpies, Bradley debuted from the bench in a 2-1 reserve team victory over Fulham at SJP.

A virtual ever-present in that first season, he was less in the 2021/22 campaign and left at the expiration of his contract.

Returning to South Africa, Cross had trials at SuperSport United and Kaizer Chiefs (the football team not the band) before signing for Maritzburg United in early 2023.

By July of that year he'd moved on to Durban-based Lamontville Golden Arrows.
 

What Else?

1894 Northwich Victoria (h)
3-0 
(0-0)
Division Two
P20, 24pts, 5th/15
  
Crate(46,53,87)
2,000
There was a debut for J.Laverick at full-back, whose first name has been lost to history.

Tom Crate collected the only treble of his United career as his side completed a league double over the Vics in the second and most recent meeting to date.
 

1900 Blackburn Rovers (h)
4-1 
(2-1)
Division One
P20, 19pts, 10th/18
   
Peddie(38,75), Carr(45), MacFarlane(86) 
A.Whittaker(8)
11,000
Blackburn's forays brought them an early goal but prompted the home side into increasing their efforts on the visiting goal.

The Rovers crossbar was twice rattled before Jock Peddie levelled and Jack Carr put United ahead just on half time.

Newcastle didn't have it all their own way after the break though, the Lancashire Evening Post claiming that, "Dame Fortune clearly jilted the Blackburn team."

1906 Grimsby Town (h)
6-0 
(2-0)
FA Cup 1st Round 
Orr(10,6-0), Appleyard(28,74), Gosnell(73), J.Rutherford(5-0)
23,672 
The Mariners were first out of the bag, but elected to play the game on Tyneside for financial reasons, pocketing £200 in addition to their usual share of the gate money.

Helping himself to a goal in each half was Bill Appleyard, signed from Grimsby in 1902 - and returning there in 1908.

1912 Derby County (a)
0-3 
(0-1)
FA Cup 1st Round 
Richards(18), Bauchop(80), Leonard(85)
21,500
The 1910 FA Cup winners and 1911 finalists exited from the competition at the first time of asking, although first choice quartet Jimmy Lawrence, Tony Whitson, Sandy Higgins and Dave Willis were all missing from the side at the Baseball Ground.

1912 While the first team were being dumped out of the FA Cup at the Baseball Ground, Newcastle's Reserve side beat Gateshead 5-0 in a North Eastern League match staged at Gallowgate.

Goalscorers were Anderson, Gibson, Fleming and Thomas (2).

1923 Southampton (h) 
0-0 
(0-0)
FA Cup 1st Round 
28,287
Having eliminated Newcastle from this competition in both 1898 and 1900, the second tier Saints made their debut at SJP and set up a replay that they would win 3-1.

Instrumental in setting up that replay was former Sunderland custodian Tommy Allen, who kept the dominant Magpies at bay during the second half.

1932 Blackpool (h)
1-0 
(0-0)
FA Cup 3rd Round Replay
Boyd(57) 
46,104 
Following a 1-1 draw at Bloomfield Road the previous Saturday, the teams met again at SJP at 2pm on Wednesday afternoon - "so as to assure good light in the event of extra time having to be played."

The Seasiders prepared for the tie by staying at the Esplanade Hotel in Whitley Bay and exercising on the nearby links.

1934 Wolverhampton Wanderers (a) 
0-1 
(0-0)
FA Cup 3rd Round 
Phillips(86)
33,850
Barely a month after losing 1-2 there in the First Division, the Magpies returned to Molineux to see their FA Cup campaign end at the first time of asking.

This was the first meeting of the sides in this competition since Wolves won the Final in 1908.

Veterans of that game present including Colin Veitch in the press box and various home players including winning Captain Billy Woolridge.

1951 Chelsea (a)
1-3 
(1-1)
Division One
P25, 31pts, 5th/22
  
Mitchell(36) 
Smith(27,81), Williams(75) 
43,840
Following the departure of Norman Smith, managerless United lost to Chelsea for the first time since WW2.

17 year-old Bobby Smith (whom Chelsea had signed from Redcar Boys Club) bagged a brace for the Blues, the quality of his second strike prompting applause from some visiting players. 

Rather less potent in front of goal was United's Tommy Walker, who rounded the goalkeeper before missing the target from two yards when the game was scoreless.

1954 Wigan Athletic (a)
3-2 
(2-1)
FA Cup 3rd Round Replay
Keeble(12), White(33), 
Broadis(71) 
Lomax(35,80)
26,500 
Four days after the sides had drawn 2-2 at SJP, United made no mistake against the Lancashire Combination side in the replay - an afternoon kickoff at Springfield Park.

Newcastle angered their hosts by refusing to use the changing facilities provided, opting instead to use the nearby Corporation Baths.

Local legend maintains that the referee failed to give the Latics a goal with the score at 2-1 to United when Ronnie Simpson allegedly carried the ball over his goal line.

1960 Wolverhampton Wanderers (a)
2-4 
(2-3)
FA Cup 3rd Round Replay 
White(11), Eastham(25) 
Murray(13), Deeley(17), Flowers(44), 
Horne(55)

39,082 
Following a 2-2 draw at SJP, the eventual FA Cup winners progressed on a treacherous snowbound surface at Molineux the following Wednesday evening.

1962 Plymouth Argyle (a)
1-1 
(1-0)
Division Two

P24, 20pts, 18th/22   
Allchurch(32) 
Maloy(82)
17,457
United made it seven league and cup games without a victory as they failed to win at Home Park for the first time in three visits. 

1968 Nottingham Forest (h) 0-0 (0-0)
Division One

P26, 28pts, 6th/22  
43,274 
There was a debut for Jackie Sinclair following his £70,000 move from Leicester City, but United were kept at bay by the heroics of Forest reserve goalkeeper Brian Williamson on a snow-covered pitch. 

1971 Ipswich Town (a) 
1-2 
(1-0)
FA Cup 3rd Round Replay 
Robson(26)
Viljoen(65), Hill(72) 
21,449 
Colin Viljoen and Mick Hill cancelled out Pop Robson's scrambled opener to ensure Bobby Robson's Ipswich side made it to the Fourth Round.

Peter Morris prompted Town from midfield and would go on to coach at Newcastle under the reign of Bill McGarry.

1973 AFC Bournemouth (h)2-0 (2-0)
FA Cup 3rd Round 
og(Cave)(25),
Macdonald(26)
33,930
United picked off a Cherries side that included Harry Redknapp, although the first quarter of the game was an even affair.

Once Micky Cave had diverted a cross from Irving Nattrass past Fred Davies in the visitor's goal though, the mood changed.

And when John Tudor centred from United's next attack, Malcolm Macdonald headed in to end any hopes John Bond's Third Division side had of causing an upset.

1990 Leicester City (h) 
5-4 
(2-2)
Division Two

P25, 40pts, 7th/24   
McGhee(5,87), Quinn(45,86), Gallacher(77)

Wright(19), Walsh(38), McAllister(55),
Campbell(74) 

20,785 
A memorable debut for Roy Aitken, United going 2-4 down but taking all three points. 

Tommy Wright (not that one) put the Foxes ahead before Mark McGhee's header was adjudged to have crossed the line.

Martin Hodge then saved John Anderson's penalty before goals by Steve Walsh, Gary McAllister and on-loan Kevin Campbell appeared to have won it for City.

Substitute John Gallacher began the fight back, a typical Mick Quinn finish levelled it and McGhee's trademark turn on the edge of the box and crisp shot completed a remarkable revival.
Youtube footage is online here

1995 Future Magpie Christian Bassedas found himself in unfamiliar territory as he won his sixth full international cap for Argentina, facing Denmark in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

2001 Coventry City (h)
3-1
(1-0)
Premiership

P23, 34pts, 7th/20  
Speed(4), Ameobi(58), Dyer(66)
Thompson(78)
50,159
Newcastle's first victory in four league and cup games was largely due to
Kieron Dyer's display. 

He created Shola Ameobi's first Magpies goal before scoring a delightful third. Meanwhile alleged transfer target Craig Bellamy didn't impress greatly for City and was booked.


"A little bit of a ding-dong without much music."
was Bobby Robson's verdict.
NUFC.com match report

2004 A bracing Cleethorpes afternoon saw United's reserves beaten 1-2 by their Grimsby Town counterparts in the Pontins League.

Behind at the break, Lewis Guy levelled only for the Mariners to win despite first team trio Andy Griffin, Carl Cort and Michael Chopra featuring for the visitors. 
NUFC.com match report

2010 Plymouth Argyle (h)
3-0
(2-0)
FA Cup 3rd Round Replay
Lovenkrands(10,40,72)
15,805
United eased into the FA Cup Fourth Round against a meek Pilgrims side, who offered no threat to our season-long unbeaten home record.

Peter Lovenkrands scored a perfect hat-trick (left-foot, header & right-foot) to see off Argyle in front of a meagre crowd, smaller than the first game at Home Park.
NUFC.com match report


2010 The U18s reached he Fifth Round of the FA Youth Cup after a 3-1 win over Reading at The Madejski Stadium. 

Brad Inman and Phil Airey (2) netted.

2013
After seemingly losing out on Marseille's Loic Remy, encouraging news came that an £8m deal was in the offing to bring the French international forward to SJP.

And by the afternoon, French media sources were reporting quotes from Marseille club President Vincent Labrune:

"We have an agreement with Newcastle for the transfer of Remy. Loic can negotiate with them."

2014
United's U21 game against Spurs was postponed shortly before kick-off due to a waterlogged pitch at the Woodside Park home of Conference South Bishops Stortford.

2018 Swansea City (h)
1-1
(0-0)
Premier League
P23, 23pts, 14th/20  
Joselu(68)
Ayew(60)
51,444
United made it seven home league games without a win, but Joselu's equaliser did extend their unbeaten run to four games

Results elsewhere however meant that taking only a point from the basement Jacks was a rotten result.

Future Magpie Ki was in the City XI and Federico Fernandez unused on their bench.
NUFC.com match report

2022 Newcastle's second signing of the transfer window saw striker Chris Wood arrive from Premier League rivals Burnley.

The New Zealand international was under contract at Turf Moor until 2023, but left after a release clause of around £25m was activated by United. 

The exact figure was undisclosed, but the cash-strapped Clarets confirmed that the clause was the reason for selling to what at the time was a relegation rival.

2024 Manchester City (h)
2-3
(2-1)
Premier League

P21, 29pts, 10th/20
Isak(35), Gordon(37)
Bernado Silva(26), De Bruyne(74), Bobb(90+1)
52,198

The visit of the reigning champions to Tyneside ended with a fourth successive  Premier League defeat for Newcastle.

Fit-again Kevin De Bruyne scored then made the winner for City who trailed to two quick-fire first half goals from United, following Bernado Silva's opener.

NUFC.com match report