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Sunday 12th April
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Premier League:
Arsenal (a) unchanged

As a consequence of Arsenal's 1-2 loss at Southampton in the FA Cup Quarter-finals on Saturday night, Newcastle's Premier League visit to the Emirates Stadium will go ahead as scheduled on Saturday April 25th.

That's a 5.30pm kick-off, live on Sky Sports.

Premier League:
Come in number 2

Saturday brought confirmation from Newcastle that full back Kieran Trippier's current contract at Gallowgate won't be extended and will expire this summer.

Trippier quotes:

"The time has come to leave this amazing club after four-and-a-half years. This is where I have felt most at home. It's emotional, and I'm really going to miss it.

"I want to say a massive thank you to the supporters for all the support through the good and the bad times. You've always supported me, always stood by me.

"To my team mates, it's going to be emotional. It's been an amazing journey with you guys. I'm going to miss you all, but to win a trophy with you guys was really, really special - the best of my career.

"And to the manager, Eddie Howe, all the coaching staff and the team behind the scenes, a massive thank you. The gaffer had the trust - twice - to sign me, gave me the opportunity to represent and captain this great club and most importantly, we managed to win a trophy.

"I'm going to miss everyone at the club. Thank you."

Eddie Howe:

"Kieran has been magnificent for us on and off the pitch. From the moment he walked through the door, he has helped to drive standards that have changed the club's trajectory.

"His performances on the pitch have been to the highest level. Building strong partnerships with the players around him. His outstanding technical ability helped elevate the team and his strong crossing ability helped create many goals and chances for his team mates.

"His leadership skills have been invaluable. In difficult moments his experience has proved calming and his drive and will to win has inspired the players to keep pushing forward.

"While we'll be saying goodbye to Kieran shortly, we also know we have a lot left to play for this season, and I know a player of Kieran's character will be giving absolutely everything to end his time here on a high."

Ross Wilson, Newcastle United's sporting director:

"Kieran should be so proud of the contribution he has made to Newcastle United's progress over the last four-and-a-half years.

"I've admired Kieran from a distance for many years, and seeing him up close in recent months has only reinforced the impact he has as a leader, both in the dressing room and on the pitch.

"When the time comes, Kieran will leave with the respect and gratitude of everyone connected with Newcastle United. We wish him every success in whatever comes next."

Premier League:
Forest (a) on TV

The latest Premier League TV selections were revealed on Wednesday, with Newcastle's visit to the City Ground now confirmed as a 2pm KO on Sunday May 10th, live on Sky.

That game was liable to move from the Saturday to Sunday were Forest to reach the
Europa League Semi-finals, but rather than wait for the outcome of the Quarter-finals, the PL have made the alteration anyway. 

The remainder of United's season now looks like this:
 
Sun 12.04.2026 Crystal Palace (a) 2pm Sky
Sat 18.04.2026 Bournemouth (h) 3pm
Sat 25.04.2026 Arsenal (a) 5.30pm Sky*

* Subject to alteration, see above.

Sat 02.05.2026 Brighton & Hove Albion (h) 3pm
Sun 10.05.2026 Nottingham Forest (a) 2pm Sky
Sun 17.05.2026 West Ham (h) 3pm ^

^ To be rescheduled
if West Ham beat Leeds United in their FA Cup QF on Sun 05.04.2026 and then win a SF on or around Sat 25.04.2026,

TV schedule for this weekend due Wed 08.04.2026.

Sun 24.05.2026 Fulham (a) 4pm
(all games kick off at the same time on final day)

Update:
Opportunity Knox

Newcastle United have agreed a sponsorship deal with South African sports drink company KNOX, including training ground naming rights and training kit sleeve sponsorship.

From July 1st, the three year deal worth £18m in total sees United's
Darsley Park training ground renamed The KNOX.

Meanwhile the club's teams - men, women and academy - will wear training kit that includes KNOX sleeve branding.

Efforts to secure a main (front of shirt) sponsor for training kit remain ongoing, while news of a shirt sponsor to replace SELA when that deal expires this summer is also awaited.

Update:
Loan lads


Matt Targett (Middlesbrough):
Friday brought a 78 minute shift for the defender at home to Millwall in the Championship. Leaving the action at 1-1, Matt saw Boro concede again to lose 1-2 and lessen their hopes of retaining an automatic promotion place.

Harrison Ashby/Joe White (Bradford City):

A 1-0 home win over Northampton Town on Friday boosted the Bantams' bid to secure a League One playoff spot. Joe wasn't selected while Harrison languished on the bench.

Tyler Jones (Dunston UTS):
The goalkeeper wasn't involved on Saturday as Dunston recorded a 1-0 home win over Bradford Park Avenue in the Northern Premier League.

Antonio Cordero (Cadiz)
No pitch time for the on-loan Magpie as Cadiz lost 1-3 at home to Cordoba in La Liga 2 on Saturday.

Charlie McArthur (Airdrieonians):

The defender completed the entirety of Saturday's 4-0 win away to Ross County in the Scottish Championship
.

Max Thompson (Ayr United):
A change of manager and a change of goalkeeper for Ayr on Saturday, Max dropping down to the bench for a 1-1 home draw with Partick Thistle in the Scottish Championship.

Travis Hernes (Groningen):

The midfielder watched Saturday's 2-0 win at Telstar in the Eredivisie from the bench.

Trevan Sanusi (Lorient):

Paris FC (h) Ligue 1, Sunday.

Odysseas Vlachodimos (Seville):

Real Oviedo (a) La Liga, Sunday.

Update:
Derby abuse: arrest made

From The Northern Echo, Wednesday:

A man has been arrested following reports of racist abuse during March's Tyne-Wear derby.

The incident took place during the match at St James’ Park on March 22.

A 45-year-old man from the Gateshead area was arrested on Tuesday. He was detained on suspicion of a racially-aggravated public order offence and has since been released on bail.

Sunderland defender Lutsharel Geertruida reported the abuse during the second half of the match, prompting referee Anthony Taylor to pause the game.

Detective Inspector Phil Guard of Northumbria Police said: "Racial abuse has absolutely no place in football or in our communities, and we will not tolerate this type of behaviour.

"Following proactive policing enquiries and close partnership working with both clubs and their supporters, a suspect has been arrested.

"They have since been bailed with robust conditions while the investigation continues.

"We will continue to work with clubs, supporters and partner agencies to tackle any form of criminality at football matches."

Newcastle United released a statement condemning the reported abuse, stating: "Our stance is clear – we do not tolerate discrimination of any form.

"We will work with the authorities to fully investigate and will ensure any individuals are identified and held accountable."

Sunderland also offered their support to the player and condemned the incident.

A spokesman said: "We stand with Lutsharel, who has our complete backing, and we commend him for displaying bravery and leadership by reporting this incident to the match officials.

Internationals:
World Cup Finals
- two in, two out

Anthony Elanga (Sweden):
Tue 31.03.2026 Poland (h) won 3-2. WCPOF.
The Magpie netted his side's first goal in Stockholm, taken off in the 69th minute when the score stood at 2-2.

Yoane Wissa (DR Congo):

Tue 31.03.2026 Jamaica (n) won 1-0. WCPOF.
Delight for Wissa as his side triumphed in the Mexican city of Zapopan thanks to an extra time goal. He started the tie before going off in second half added time.

Sandro Tonali (Italy):
Tue 31.03.2026 Bosnia (a) drew 1-1. WCPOF.
Despair for Tonali, who completed 120 minutes in Zenica before scoring in the shootout as his side lost 1-4.

William Osula (Denmark):
Tue 31.03.2026 Czech Republic (a) drew 2-2. WCPOF.
After extra time failed to find a winner in Prague, Denmark lost 1-3 on penalties. Osula remained on the bench.

WCF groups - NUFC player involvements in bold:

Group A
Mexico
South Africa
South Korea
Czech Rep
Group B
Canada
Bosnia-Herz
Qatar
Switzerland
Group C
Brazil
Morocco
Haiti
Scotland
Group D
USA
Paraguay
Australia
Turkey
Group E
Germany

Curacao
Ivory Coast
Ecuador
Group F
Netherlands
Japan
Tunisia
Sweden
Group G
Belgium
Egypt
Iran
New Zealand
Group H
Spain
Cape Verde
Saudi Arabia
Uruguay
Group I
France
Senegal
Iraq
Norway
Group J
Argentina
Algeria
Austria
Jordan
Group K
Portugal
DR Congo
Uzbekistan
Colombia
Group L
England
Croatia
Ghana
Panama

Update:
Record revenues reported

NUFC's financial results for the year to June 2025 were published on Tuesday morning online here

A pre-tax profit was achieved by selling St.James' Park to a PIF subsidiary company, although the land that the stadium sits on remains under the ownership of city Freemen.

The land on which the STACK development stands adjacent to St.James' Park was also sold in a similar fashion.

Club notes accompanying the results claim those changes are part of the process leading towards the decision on whether to rebuild the stadium or move, and that meeting PSR was not a primary motivation for the sale.

That is disputed by some media outlets, who assert that failure to generate funds by some means would have left United vulnerable to PSR breach and possible sanctions.

Update:
Hopkinson on Howe etc.

Speaking to the media, club CEO David Hopkinson said:

On Eddie Howe:

"I don't have a stance on his future. What I can tell you is that the derby loss hurt.

"We take it seriously. There's nothing within us that thinks, 'Well, it's just three points and on we go'. It has resonated.

"I spent a couple of hours in a one-on-one lunch recently with Eddie and we talked through a multitude of things, including that.

"Eddie is our manager. I expect to have a great run to the end of the season here and we will talk about the future when it's time.

"Right now, we're focused on this season's competition."

Responding to questions about whether Howe's future would be decided before next season:

"I would not frame it that way. We are not looking to make a change at the moment. We are not having those conversations. We are still in the midst of our season.

"We are focused on the seven matches we have remaining and not distracting ourselves with speculation about what we may or may not do in the summer.

"All of us have only got so much bandwidth and we are focused on finishing this season strongly.”

Barely six weeks ago, Hopkinson said of Howe that:

"I’m really happy with the job he’s doing."

"
(His job until the end of the season is) to maximise the potential of the squad he’s got.

"We haven’t given him a set target - achieve this, achieve that. He’s a deeply experienced, total professional, he’s going to go as high as we possibly can.

"He applies the same level of intention and attention to every match we play. Look, we haven’t given him a clear target saying ‘deliver this’, he knows what the ambition is and he knows what the target is.

"Eddie Howe is so important to this club and what he’s done here, lifting the club’s first trophy in 70 years with the Carabao Cup last year, is remarkable.

"What he’s doing on the day-to-day, working incredibly hard, has the support of the club and the ownership."

On transfers:

"I wasn’t here for the
(Alexander) Isak situation, but, to me, Isak was a good sale.

"We haven't got an overall strategy with regard to players out, necessarily.

"We think through what players might or might not want to do this summer. But if an Isak-like scenario presents itself again, any player under contract is going to leave on our terms and we're going to maximise the opportunity that might represent for the club.

"Going forward, our strategy is to buy well and sell well. Buying well does not necessarily mean spending the most money. It means working in the marketplace for the players that generate the most value for this club rather than the fee paid for them.

"So there are a multitude of things we need to employ, including developing our own, looking for opportunities in the marketplace and making sure we are maximising our opportunity within the available price we can produce."

On possible big-name departures:

"We are not ready to answer that.

"We can make a box office signing but we might not be able to do that without selling somebody. What I do know is that players that leave this club will need to do so on our terms.

"Our competitors are formidable and they’ve already got a head start on us, but all they’ve got is a head start and we’ve got a tremendous opportunity for growth right in front of us.

"We’ve got to catch these guys.”

PS: questions regarding training ground and stadium plans weren't answered in any meaningful fashion.

Internationals:
National service

International action:

Harvey Barnes, Dan Burn, Anthony Gordon, Lewis
Hall, Tino Livramento, (England):

Tue 31.03.2026 Japan (h) lost 0-1. FR.
Gordon started and completed 71 minutes. Barnes was an unused replacement while Burn, Hall and Livramento were introduced as second half substitutes.

Fri 27.03.2026 Uruguay (h) drew 1-1. FR.
Livramento completed 90 minutes at Wembley in the right back role, with Barnes and Hall introduced from the bench on 69 minutes. Ramsdale didn't feature and was then released back to his club ahead of the Japan game.

Alex Murphy (Ireland U21s):
Tue 31.03.2026 Kazakhstan U21s (a) won 1-0. ECQ.
Defender Alex began on the bench in Turkestan, arriving on 82 minutes when the tie was still scoreless.

Thu 26.03.2026 Moldova U21s (h) drew 1-1 ECQ
Alex was in the starting line-up, played the full game and was booked at the Tallaght Stadium in Dublin.

Rory Finneran (Ireland U19s):
Tue 31.03.2026 Italy (n) lost 1-2. 2027 ECQ.
Rory kept his place and the armband, playing the full 90.

Sat 28.03.2026 Scotland (a) drew 3-3. 2027 ECQ.
Rory captained his side and completed the game.

Wed 25.03.2026 Poland (n) drew 1-1. 2027 ECQ.
The midfielder captained Ireland, completed 90 minutes, picked up a booking and netted the opener at Kirkintilloch.

Aaron Epia (Poland U19s):
Tue 31.03.2026 Scotland (a) lost 0-3. 2027 ECQ.
The defender played the entire game in Airdrie.

Sat 28.03.2026 Italy (n) drew 1-1. 2027 ECQ.
Aaron completed the full game in Glasgow a
nd was booked.

Wed 25.03.2026 Ireland (n) drew 1-1. 2027 ECQ.
The defender was an unused substitute at Kirkintilloch.

Sean Neave (England U19s):
Tue 31.03.2026 Portugal (a) won 6-0. 2026 ECQ.
Neave watched a resounding victory over the hosts in Braga from the bench, but other results mean that England missed out on a place in this summer's Finals.

Sat 28.03.2026 Poland (n) won 1-0. 2026 ECQ.
Victory in Guimaraes came with Sean making his debut as an 80th minute replacement.

Wed 25.03.2026 Serbia (n) lost 0-2 2026 ECQ.
The striker remained on the bench in Guimaraes, Portugal.

Roman Dowell, Michael Mills (England U17s):
Tue 31.03.2026 Estonia (h) won 2-0. ECQ.
Both Magpies were among the substitutes at St.George's Park and remained there. Despite the win, England were already unable to qualify for the finals this summer.

Wed 25.03.2026 Faroe Islands (h) won 3-0 ECQ.
The United pair were both named in the starting line-up at St.George's Park, goalkeeper Roman playing the full game and attacker Michael completing the opening 65 minutes.

Sat 28.03.2026 Israel (h) lost 1-3. ECQ.
Roman kept his place in the side while Michael arrived off the bench in the 86th minute when the scoring was complete at St.George's Park.


Malick Thiaw, Nick Woltemade (Germany):
Mon 30.03.2026 Ghana (h) won 2-1. FR.
A starting spot up front for the Magpie in Stuttgart on Monday night, completing 78 minutes during which he headed one chance against the crossbar.

Thiaw was again left on the bench.

Fri 27.03.2026 Switzerland (a) won 4-3. FR.
Woltemade appeared as a 63rd minute substitute in Basel with his side 3-2 ahead. Thiaw remained unused.

Park Seung-soo (South Korea U23s):

Tue 31.03.2026 USA (h) lost 1-4. FR.
Another behind closed doors match - line-ups tbc.

Sun 29.03.2026 Japan U23 (h) won 2-1. FR.
Success in Seoul in a training ground kickabout with the Newcastle winger omitted from the starting line-up. Substitute usage is tbc.

Unlikely lads:
Brace back at it

Former Newcastle midfielder Paul Bracewell has made a return to senior football, joining National League Woking as assistant to their newly-unveiled boss Jermain Defoe.

The 63 year-old has been involved with youth coaching since calling time on first team coaching at the mackems during 2017 - coinciding with Defoe's time playing there.

PS: In the ranks of released academy players on trial with other clubs, Newcastle's Matty Taylor spent time at both Sheffield Wednesday and Coventry City in recent days.

We're checking claimed sightings of fellow Magpies Jude Cogdon, Kayden Lucas and Ezra Tika-Lemba elsewhere.

Update:
Alex Cropley RIP

The death of former Magpie Alex Cropley has been confirmed. He was 75.

Arriving on Tyneside on loan from Aston Villa in January 1980, the midfielder struggled to influence Newcastle's faltering bid to gain promotion from the Second Division.

Struggling for fitness after several injuries, Cropley made his Magpies debut in a 0-1 loss at Wrexham, keeping his place for a 0-0 home draw against Birmingham City and a 1-3 reverse away to Shrewsbury Town before exiting.

Winning two Scotland caps despite his Aldershot birthplace, Alex began his career at Hibernian in 1969 before joining Arsenal five years later, where he suffered two broken legs.

Sold to Aston Villa in 1976 he was part of their League Cup winning side the following year.
   
After his brief loan spell at SJP, Cropley returned to Villa Park before a year in Canada with Toronto Blizzard. A brief period with Portsmouth was then truncated by injury.

Returning to Edinburgh, Cropley ran a pub in the Portobello area of the city before becoming a taxi driver.

A dementia diagnosis sadly came in December 2020. 


Premier League:
Crystal Palace (a)

Newcastle will return to Premier League action on Sunday April 12th, facing the Eagles at Selhurst Park.

It's a 2pm kick-off live on Sky Sports.

Following a 2-0 home success in January, Eddie Howe's side go in search of their first PL win double over Palace since the 2013/14 season.

Team:
Sven Botman is out but Lewis Miley may return. The availability of Bruno Guimaraes and Fabian Schar is tbc.

Joelinton goes into this game on nine PL bookings - if he makes it ten against Palace he'll land a two game ban, but that doesn't happen then the threat will be lifted.

Coral rate this game as follows:

NUFC win 29/20
The draw 12/5
CPFC win 9/5

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CPFC: Ahead of our visit, Oliver Glasner's side play host to Fiorentina in the first leg of their Europa Conference League Quarter-final. That's on Thursday week, April 9th.

Palace's away form remains better than on home territory; winning just three of their fifteen PL games at Selhurst, drawing seven and losing the other five.

Their home scoring record of 14 goals is the second-fewest in the PL, one more than Nottingham Forest.

Referee: tbc

VAR:
tbc

UK TV: Live on Sky Sports

City centre bars with live TV coverage include:

The Dog & Parrot on Clayton Street West.

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

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UK Radio:
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Rail: Scheduled disruptions are online here

Underground/TfL:
details here

Metro: No scheduled disruptions.

Stats: 

Magpies v Eagles @ Selhurst - all time:

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

Latest PL fixtures:


Fri 10.04.2026:
West Ham v Wolves (8pm) Sky

Sat 11.04.2026:
Arsenal v Bournemouth (12.30pm) TNT
Brentford v Everton (3pm)
Burnley v Brighton & Hove Albion (3pm)
Liverpool v Fulham (5.30pm) Sky

Sun 12.04.2026:
Crystal Palace v Newcastle (2pm) Sky
Nottingham Forest v Aston Villa (2pm) Sky
mackems v Spurs (2pm) Sky
Chelsea v Manchester City (4.30pm) Sky

Mon 13.04.2026:
Manchester United v Leeds United (8pm) Sky







 

 


2025/26:
Senior Cup latest
 
Northumberland Senior Cup Second Round:

Newcastle Benfield 0-0 Morpeth Town (4-2 pens)
Heaton Stannington 1-1 Blyth Town (3-2 pens)
Alnwick Town 0-2 Newcastle University
08.04.2026 Whitley Bay v North Shields

Semi-final draw:

Newcastle Benfield v Whitley Bay or North Shields
Heaton Stannington v Newcastle University

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.

 






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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.

2026/27 ST prices here

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

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.

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 offered to applicants with a reduced loyalty points total. Only those within the new loyalty point total are then eligible to buy - even if you had more, your purchase window has already closed.  

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

PL away tickets remain at £30 for the rest of this season, 2026/27 and 2027/28.

Fixtures:


Fri 10.04.2026 U21s v Manchester United (a) @ Leigh Sports Village, 7pm. PL2.

Sat 11.04.2026 U18s v Burnley (h) @ Little Benton, 12.30pm. U18 Premier League.

Sun 12.04.2026 Crystal Palace (a) @ Selhurst Park, 2pm. Premier League. SOLD OUT. Allocation 2,687 (digital tickets). Note new date/kick-off. Live on Sky Sports.

Mon 13.04.2026 U21s v Wolves (h)
@ Whitley Park, 7pm. PL2.

Sat 18.04.2026 U18s v Derby County (a) @ Oakwood Academy, 1pm. U18 Premier League.


Sat 18.04.2026 Bournemouth (h)
@ SJP, 3pm. Premier League. ST fwding/resale now. No live UK TV.

Sat 25.04.2026 U18s v Wolves (h) @ Little Benton, 11am. U18 Premier League.

Sat 25.04.2026 Arsenal (a) @ Emirates Stadium, 5.30pm. Premier League. Ticket sale details awaited. Live on Sky Sports.

Sat 02.05.2026 U18s v Manchester United (h) @ Little Benton, 12.30pm. U18 Premier League.

Sat 02.05.2026 Brighton & Hove Albion (h) @ SJP, 3pm. Premier League. ST fwding/ resale now. Member sale Tue 07.04.2026, 10am. No live UK TV.

Sun 10.05.2026 Nottingham Forest (a) @ City Ground, 2pm. Premier League. Ticket sale details awaited. Live on Sky Sports.

Sun 24.05.2026 PL ends. 

NUFC live on TV (all UK times):

Sun 12.04.2026 Palace (a) 2pm Sky
Sat 25.04.2026
Arsenal (a) 5.30pm Sky
Sun 10.05.2026 Forest (a) 2pm Sky  

(PL Selections made to Mon 11.05.2026)

Live PL TV release dates:  

MW37 by Wed 08.04.2026
MW38 after Sun 17.05.2026


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)


2026/27 PL season:

Sat 22.08.2026
Match Week 1
Sun 30.05.2027
Match Week 38

International Magpies
National Service

2025/26
:

11.06-19.07.2026 World Cup Finals


2026/27:
21.09-09.10.2026*
09.11-17.11.2026
22.03-30.03.2027

* the early September break is replaced by an extended late September/early October in which four internationals will be staged.
 
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On This Day in History
4th April


Born Or Died:

1925 Death of Archie Turner, 47.
(1903-04)

1940 Death of Jimmy Hay, 59.
(1911-19)

1954 George Hope born, Haltwhistle.
(1971-75)

Striker who began his playing career with Haydon Bridge United, finding his way to SJP via an unsuccessful trial at Workington.

His first team debut for the Magpies came in a 0-1 reverse at Leicester in November 1973, but his first senior appearance at SJP the following week was more memorable.

Standing in for Malcolm Macdonald, George filled the number nine shirt to good effect, scoring the winner in a 3-2 home victory over Manchester United. 

A handful of further first team outings followed, but after failing to make a single appearance in the 1974/75 season, moved on to join Charlton Athletic where he replaced former Magpie Arthur Horsfield.

Joining York City in 1976 (initially on loan), Hope ended his career in Belgium with Wezel Sport before returning to England and settling in the York area.

Half time guest at SJP on New Years Day 2007 against Manchester United, George worked at a car dealership on Humberside. 

 

1989 Vurnon Anita born Willemstad, Curacao. (2012-17)

Born in the Dutch Antilles (a group of islands in the Caribbean), Vurnon moved to Holland with his family as a youngster and began his association with Ajax in 1999. 

First representing Holland at U17 level in 2004, the midfielder's senior club debut for Ajax came two years later - 2010 bringing senior recognition against Mexico.

Beginning the 2012/13 season for Ajax against AZ Alkmaar, he made his Magpies bow from the bench less than a week later, as Spurs were beaten 2-1 on Tyneside.

Joining on a five year deal for a claimed £6.7m, his first goal arrived in November 2012 - a volley at Belgians Brugge in the Europa League.

Anita's debut Premier League strike followed when he bagged the final goal from point-blank range in an 4-1 away success at Hull during March 2014.

Appearing in both central midfield and as a stand-in left back, he reached a century of Premier League games for United in a 2-3 loss at Norwich in April 2016, just before his 27th birthday.

A fine goal against Manchester City earned new boss Rafa Benitez a vital point but it wasn't enough to prevent relegation.

Into the final season of his contract, Anita appeared in the Championship at right back and as a defensive midfielder.

However, he failed to win a new deal - reportedly due to high wage demands following relegation - and left.

Linked with a return to Holland, instead the free agent surfaced at Championship side Leeds United, debuted in a 2-3 defeat at Bolton Wanderers in August 2017.

However the arrival of Marco Bielsa ahead of the 2018/19 campaign saw Vurnon omitted from the senior squad and he returned to Holland on a season-long loan to Eredivisie side Willem II.

Anita reached agreement to terminate his contract and left Elland Road in September 2019, joining Bulgarians CSKA Sofia on a short-term deal the following February.

However the suspension of the Bulgarian season soon after saw him play just three games before securing his release.

Following the restarting of games back in Holland that June, Anita signed for RKC Waalwijk before joining Saudi Arabian First Division club Al-Orobah in June 2023.

January 2025 then brought an unforeseen move to Dutch second tier side Volendam on a non-contract basis before joining Vierde Divisie side Ajax Amateurs.

An unlikely international return came for him in March 2021, gaining permission to represent his birth country Curacao and making his debut in a World Cup qualifier against Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

1991 William Remy born Courbevoie, France. (2011)

Defender who was with Racing Club Lens in his native France when appearing for United reserves as a trialist during August 2011.

Remy - no relation to Magpies loan striker Loic - was joined in a pre-season training ground game against Gateshead by fellow Lens player Darnel Situ, although neither were retained and left soon after.

The pair had come to Tyneside after former Lens colleague Mehdi Abeid made a similar trip some months earlier and succeeded in winning a permanent deal with United.

A French youth international, Remy joined Dijon in 2012, where he played alongside former Magpie Romain Amalfitano.

And three years later he made the step up to top flight football in France after running down his contract, joining Montpellier as a free agent and becoming a regular starter.

After falling from favour there however, he joined Polish side Legia Warsaw in 2018, moving on to Belgians Virton in 2022.

William returned to Poland in February 2024 with second tier Zaglebie Sosnowiec. They finished bottom and were releagted and he left in June 2025.
 

What Else?

1896 Burton Swifts (h)
5-0 
(2-0)
Division Two 
P27, 34pts, 5th/16
Stott(1-0), Wardrope(2-0,4-0),
Thompson(
3-0,5-0)
7,000
24 hours after a 4-2 home win over Burslem Port Vale, United were in good scoring form once again at Gallowgate.

1903 Nottingham Forest (a)
2-3 
(2-3)
Division One 
P29, 24pts, 15th/18
Alec Gardner(26,35)
Morris(15
,37), Sugden(20)
4,000
Kickoff was set for 3pm to allow the visitors to catch a train back to Tyneside that evening. 

The Magpies were without Andy Aitken and Bobby Templeton, who were both in the Scotland side beaten 1-2 by England at Bramall Lane that same day.

1904 Queens Park (Scotland) (h)
2-1 
(1-0)
Friendly 
Orr(
1-0,2-0)
Taylor(
2-1
5,000
Newcastle's third game in four days saw them face Scottish opposition in a Bank Holiday Monday friendly at Gallowgate.

Newcastle's third team took to the field after the game, beating Chester-le-Street 7-1 in a Northern Combination fixture.

1906 Sheffield United (h)
2-1 
(1-1)
Division One 
P30, 34pts, 10th/20
Hardinge(1-1), Appleyard(70) 
B.Wilkinson(8)
20,000
The only senior competitive goal that Harry Hardinge scored during his nine Newcastle appearances came against the Blades at Gallowgate.

1908 Everton (a)
0-2 
(0-0)
Division One
P33, 38pts, 3rd/20
Young(52), Coleman(70)
10,000 
International call-ups for Jimmy Howie and Jackie Rutherford weakened United, with debuts given to Archie Duncan and William Hughes - the latter the first Welshman to feature for the club.

Newcastle were further weakened when Bill Appleyard was unable to continue before half time and although the ten men held out until the break, second half strikes from Sandy Young and Tim Coleman settled the issue.

1914 Aston Villa (a)
3-1 
(1-0)
Division One 
P33, 31pts, 13th/20
G.Wilson(41), Shepherd(80,83)
Wallace(68
pen)
17,000 
The solitary appearance of Whitley Bay-born Thomas Grey came in this notable victory over the eventual Division One runners-up.

1925 West Bromwich Albion (h)
0-1 
(0-0)
Division One
P38, 46pts, 3rd/22
Carter(72)
25,400
United were without Stan Seymour and Charlie Spencer, both selected for an FA touring party of Australia that departed that day.  

1931 Blackburn Rovers (a)
0-1 
(0-0)
Division One
P37, 35pts, 12th/22
L.Bruton(54) 
12,000
Having found the net during Blackburn's 3-2 victory on Tyneside the previous November, Les Bruton's strike at Ewood handed the points to Rovers.

1936 Nottingham Forest (a)
2-1 
(2-0)
Division Two 
P35, 36pts, 9th/22
Ware(19), Bott(37)  
Simpson(67)
6,107
Both Newcastle goals came from Tommy Pearson corners during a game badly affected by the wind.

Reporting for The Journal, former Magpie Colin Veitch observed that "22 players did all they could to exercise control over the ball under difficulties, for the ball won a great number of the battles."

1947 Birmingham City (h)
2-2 
(1-1)
Division Two 
P31, 37pts, 5th/22
Bentley(34), Milburn(48

McIntosh(40), Bodle(50)
57,259
Playing their first game since the 0-4 FA Cup Semi-Final loss to Charlton, United were without both Joe Harvey and Len Shackleton.

Both players had failed to appear at training during the preceding week, but returned to the squad the following day after issuing apologies to the club directors.

1951 Aston Villa (h)
0-1 
(0-1)
Division One
P35, 42pts, 6th/22
Thompson(45)
38,543
Ex-Magpie Tommy Thompson returned to haunt his old club, netting a wind-assisted effort from distance.

Meanwhile there was an injury scare when Frank Brennan broke a bone in his hand and had it put in a plaster cast.

However it wasn't enough to keep the rugged Scotsman from playing in the FA Cup Final later that month.

1953 Chelsea (a)
2-1 
(0-1)
Division One 
P37, 35pts, 13th/22
Mitchell(82,90)
Harris(40pen)
40,218
Some late Bobby Mitchell magic saw United claim the points at Stamford Bridge - and wrap up a first league double over the Blues since 1933.


1959 Halmstads (Sweden) (h) 3-1 (2-0)
Friendly 
Taylor(23), Eastham(41), Gibson(69)
Bergsson(52) 
10,696
This Saturday afternoon kickabout was substantially delayed when fog delayed the arrival of the plane taking the visitors from Malmo Airport to Tyneside on the morning of the match.

To keep the assembled crowd entertained, the game between Newcastle United N'S and Throckley Welfare was switched to Gallowgate from nearby Hunters Moor.

 
 
1964 Manchester City (a)
1-3 
(0-2)
Division Two 
P38, 41pts, 6th/22
Thomas(85)
Kevan(2,27),
Murray(83)
 
15,450 
Debut for Joe Butler at left back.
 
1969 Chelsea (a)
1-1 
(1-1)
Division One
P34, 34pts, 12th/22
Robson(31pen)
Hutchinson(30) 
42,078
 

1970 Manchester United (h) 5-1 (2-0)
Division One
P41, 45pts, 6th/22
Smith(63), Davies(35),
Robson(34,84pen,87pen)
Charlton(66) 
43,024 
Goalkeeper Iam McFaul was carried off after being kicked by John Fitzpatrick and replaced between the posts by Bob Moncur, while Benny Arentoft came off the substitutes bench.

"Moncs" made a couple of decent saves, while Pop Robson sealed the win with two late penalty conversions.

1973 Como (Italy) (a)
2-0 
(0-0)
Anglo Italian Cup 
Moncur(73), Tudor(88)
3,000
After victories against Roma and Bologna, Newcastle maintained their 100% record in this competition, despite the hosts trying to kick them off the pitch.

The victory was also achieved without Malcolm Macdonald, who was sidelined with a knee injury but also suspended following his dismissal in the game against Bologna. 

1978 Coventry City (a)
0-0 
(0-0)
Division One
P35, 20pts, 21st/22
22,135
A midweek visit to Highfield Road brought a point that took United off the bottom of the table, but there was to be no relegation reprieve.

1979 Preston North End (h) 4-3 (2-2)
Division Two 
P31, 31pts, 15th/22
Withe(31), Barton(43), Shoulder(71), Connolly(77)
Robinson(8,29), Bruce(86) 
12,167
The visitors arrived at SJP on a fifteen match unbeaten run and were two ahead thanks to Michael Robinson before Newcastle woke up.

Peter Withe and David Barton beat former United loan 'keeper Roy Tunks before the break, with Alan Shoulder and John Connolly then netting before Magpies old boy Alex Bruce got another back late on.

1981 Watford (a)
0-0 
(0-0)
Division Two 
P36, 36pts, 13th/22
10,986
Shot-shy United made it five successive away games without scoring.   

1983 Derby County (a)
1-2 
(0-2)
Division Two 
P34, 48pts, 10th/22
Waddle(60)
Wilson(17), Hooks(43) 
19,779
This defeat at the Baseball Ground left the Magpies marooned in tenth place and well off the promotion pace. Six victories from their remaining seven games though would see Arthur Cox's side just pipped at the post.  

1987 Leicester City (h)
2-0 
(2-0)
Division One 
P33, 33pts, 20th/22
Wharton(4)
, Goddard(6)
23,360
Paul Goddard aka "Sarge" netted for the third game in a row. He went on to score in eight out of nine games that lifted us from 22nd to 17th.
Youtube footage is online here

1988 Derby County (a)
1-2 
(1-0)
Division One 
P33, 42pts, 11th/21
O'Neill(35)
Gee(52), Micklewhite(71) 
18,591
Ahead at half time through Michael O'Neill, things went from bad to worse against the Rams, as United conceded twice and saw Paul Gascoigne sent off - the midfielder hoofing the trainer's bucket along the touchline as he trudged off the field. 

1992 Tranmere Rovers (h)
2-3 
(1-2)
Division Two
P41, 46pts, 19th/24
Brock(30,86)
Aldridge(33,38), Morrissey(73)

21,125 
Heaven knows we were miserable now, as Morrissey scored what proved to the winner for Rovers.

There was a frantic finish after Dave Higgins saw red but no Toon equaliser, leaving demotion to Division Three a distinct possibility with five games left.
Youtube footage is online here

1994 Chelsea (h)
0-0 
(0-0)
Premier League
P36, 65pts, 3rd/22
32,218
Newcastle's first scoreless outcome in 57 attempts came in this Easter Monday snoozefest, ending a run of four successive home wins during which we'd netted 16 times and conceded just once.

Youtube footage is online here

2002 The reserves fought out a goalless draw with title rivals Manchester United on a grassless pitch at Bury's Gigg Lane.

Coach Tommy Craig commented that "it was like playing on Whitley Bay beach"
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2004 Passport applications from SR postcodes would be at their usual low levels, after Old Trafford again proved to be a lucky FA Cup semi-final venue for Newcastle fans.

Victory for the mackems in their tie against Millwall would have ensured a UEFA Cup spot but Dennis Wise & Co won 1-0 - perhaps the only time he was lauded on Tyneside.

The dismissal of Jason McAteer, George McCartney's open goal miss and numerous other mishaps for Mick Mcmackem's mob only added to the merriment as dreams of European adventures were shattered.


another gutless surrender

2005 After the Dyer-Bowyer bout two days earlier, a bit of light relief for the watching Graeme Souness came, as a rub of the green gave Birmingham the Kingston Park blues and us our first reserve success of 2005. 

Marc Walton's deflected free-kick left former Toon 'keeper Ian Bennett stranded before City gave us another helping hand - or foot to be precise, Marcos Painter volleying a corner into his own net.

That ended the game as a contest - not that City had shown much interest in attack - and it was no real shock when Alan O'Brien got a third from the penalty spot near full time.
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2009 Chelsea (h)
0-2
(0-0)
Premier League
P31, 29pts, 18th/20
Lampard(56), Malouda(65)
52,112
Having in his own words spent 30 games being "analytical and critical" of his former side as a pundit, Alan Shearer had a pitchside view of our plight as he took his managerial bow.
 
The man himself appeared just before kick-off and went straight into the home dugout as stewards restrained a posse of press snappers - no grand introductions, no waves, just straight on to the matter in hand.

And although it remained tantalisingly scoreless at half-time, by the hour mark we'd succumbed to a self-inflicted blow for a third successive game, Fabricio Coloccini twice failing to clear and Frank Lampard heading in

A second soon followed as Lampard teed up Florent Malouda to sweep a shot home and completely kill the atmosphere.

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2013
Romain Amalfitano's late effort gave United reserves a 1-1 draw against Bolton Wanderers at the Lancashire FA county ground in Leyland.
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2013 Benfica (Portugal) (a)
1-3
(1-1)
Europa League Quarter-final 1st leg
Cisse(12)
Moreno(25), Lima(65), Cardozo(71pen)
44,133

A Europa League first leg tie labelled as 'Mission Possible' by Alan Pardew got off to a dream start when Papiss Cisse netted - and then came desperately close soon after - his close-range deflected shot striking a post.  

However, Benfica soon equalised and two defensive ricks gifted them further goals - the latter a twice-taken penalty after the first effort was denied for encroachment.
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2016 It was five games without a victory for Peter Beardsley's U21 side following an incident-packed 3-5 defeat at Swansea.

Luke Charman, Dan Barlaser and Callum Roberts netted at the Liberty Stadium.
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2021 Tottenham Hotspur (h) 2-2 (1-2)
Premier League
Joelinton(28), Willock(85)
Kane(30,34)
BCD
Loan midfielder Joe Willock came off the bench to net a potentially priceless equaliser as relegation continued to threaten United.

Ahead through Joelinton, Steve Bruce's side immediately gift-wrapped an equaliser for Harry Kane who then scored again to turn the game around completely in just seven minutes.

However, the deserved point arrived via Willock's close range finish, barely five minutes after taking to the field.

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