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Premier League:
Eze beats

Arsenal 1 Newcastle 0

Eberechi Eze's early strike was enough to decide the contest at a nervy Emirates on Saturday as Eddie Howe's side suffered their fifth successive defeat in all competitions.

Beaten in 12 of their last 13 Premier League visits to this part of North London, Newcastle at least gave a better account of themselves than was feared, although the title hopefuls were anything but impressive after going ahead.

The Magpies will rue missed opportunities to leave with at least a point; Will Osula, Yoane Wissa and Dan Burn all unable to find the target from excellent chances.

Once again however, poor deliveries and decision-making from those in the starting line-up let them down, similar mistakes undermining the effectiveness of the substitutes introduced after a solid defensive performance had kept the hosts largely at bay and the visitors in the game.

An early short corner routine ultimately undid a revamped back line, Burn and Lewis Miley fielded at full-back while Sven Botman and Malick Thiaw continued in the middle.

Two previous flag kicks from the Arsenal right had come to nothing but it was third time lucky for them in the ninth minute when Eze - left unattended on the edge of the box - beat the recalled Nick Pope with a perfect curling shot.

Pope went on to feature in the game's other talking point, coming out of his area to completely miss his clearance and foul substitute Viktor Gyokeres in the 75th minute.

To the astonishment of arm-waving home boss Mikel Arteta, the onfield award of a yellow card by referee Sam Barrott was ratified by Jarred Gillett on VAR duty: Thiaw deemed likely to recover and clear the ball - meaning the incident wasn't a denial of a goalscoring opportunity.

It was however, a worrying repeat of Pope's blunder that cost him his place at Wembley having upended Mo Salah and the incident in Marseille that gifted the home side their equaliser.

Having netted in his last two starts, Osula kept his place up front and wasted a great opportunity to make it three within the opening 30 seconds - taking Joe Willock's pass but kicking fresh air rather than testing David Raya in the box.

With little sign that Arsenal would add to their single goal advantage and home fans becoming increasingly restless, thoughts of an unlikely equaliser began to emerge among away followers and the noise levels rose accordingly.

Nick Woltemade and Wissa both arrived from the bench and combined well in the 80th minute, only for Wissa to volley over the bar from just outside the six yard box after the German chipped in a clever pass.

Burn then headed straight at Raya as United searched for a late equaliser but the hosts eventually made it to the final whistle intact, substitute Bukayo Saka causing some late problems on his return to the side after injury.

Bruno Guimarares was able to start his first game for over 10 weeks and played for 76 minutes before being substituted, his presence instantly making the side more cohesive.

A fourth successive PL defeat saw Newcastle remain in 14th position, eight points clear of the third and final undecided relegation spot with four matches remaining.

Weekend wins for Nottingham Forest, West Ham and Spurs made the lower reaches of the table more congested, with our top-flight status still not mathematically confirmed.

That unlikely disaster may not befall us, but it does look increasingly likely that the Magpies will end this season in their lowest league position for a decade, since finishing 18th in 2015/16.

Arsenal returned to the top of the table by three points, title rivals Manchester City having a game in hand after winning their FA Cup Semi-final across London at Wembley on Saturday.

In what has been a poor league, it's particularly galling that we've become uncompetitive and routinely outfought by mediocre sides giving mundane performances.

That's exemplified by next week's opponents Brighton, eight points ahead in sixth position and dreaming of a possible Champions League place. They will be seeking their third successive win on Tyneside next week - it gets no easier.

Team: Pope, L.Miley, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, J.Ramsey, Willock (Elanga 86), Tonali, Guimaraes (Woltemade 76), J.Murphy (Barnes 66), Osula (Wissa 66).
Subs n/u: Ramsdale, Trippier, Hall, A.Murphy, Neave.

Booked: Burn, Pope.

AFC: Raya, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapie, Odegaard, Zubimendi (Lewis-Skelly 81), Rice, Madueke (Saka 81), Havertz (Gyokeres 34), Eze (Martinelli 53).
Subs n/u: Arrizabalaga, Mosquera, Dowman, Jesus, Trossard.

Booked: Martinelli, Rice.

Goal: Eze 9.

Crowd: 60,204 including a sold out away section of 3,003.

England boss Thomas Tuchel was in attendance.

After the game Eddie Howe said:

"It was our best defensive performance for a long time. We looked solid, we looked good.

"There were some good bits with the ball as well in both halves. We didn't create enough and when we did, we didn't take them and they took theirs from distance from a corner.

"It's another frustrating defeat for us but a better performance.

"We had defensive resilience, a lot of blocked shots, we didn't have the look of a team that were going to concede whereas in recent weeks, we have.

"There were some good individual performances, the team structure was good so it was better in that aspect. Off the ball, our best performance in a while.

"But we've got to try and put it together. Losing games isn't good enough. We're in that moment where we're losing games even when we look stronger.

"We've got to be resilient and find a way.

"This was much better from us as a group.

"There were positive signs that we’ve rediscovered our best defensive mentality. With Bruno (Guimaraes) back we were more controlled and brave on the ball. The chances were there for us, but we can’t lose sight of the fact we’ve lost too many games.

"I can’t be too critical, though. I’ve been critical at times in recent weeks. We have to take the positives from the performance & know that will ultimately change results.

"Yoane (Wissa) and Nick (Woltemade) both performed well when they came on. Nick's creativity for Yoane's chance, that's what he can do. He's a very special talent in that respect.

"If Nick plays like he did today, he’ll get loads more minutes & opportunities to impress. I was very pleased with him.

"We're in that moment where we're losing games even when we look stronger. We've got to be resilient and find a way.

"Today is a big step forward. We need to make sure that's not just attributed to the fact it's Arsenal away from home and the players are hyper-alert to make sure we perform.

"We have to make sure we have that for every game.

"But we have to take the positives and the performance and know that will ultimately change results."

On Arsenal's goal:

"We feel there is something we could have done. We got our structure slightly wrong, in saying that, it's an unbelievable finish.

"Short corners isn't necessarily something we were expecting but it's something we prepare for."

On preferring Dan Burn to Lewis Hall:

"It's always a difficult decision because Lewis is an outstanding player and you never for any second doubt his qualities and what he can bring to the team.

"But I felt today for a number of reasons that Dan was the right pick in terms of height and physicality and dealing with Arsenal's threats.

"Dan's never let us down in that position. He plays it very differently to Lewis. But I thought that was the right call for this game."

On how close Newcastle are to turning a corner:

"Closer than we have been because today is a big step forward.

"We need to make sure that's not just attributed to the fact it's Arsenal away from home and the players are hyper-alert to make sure we perform. We have to make sure we have that for every game.

"But we have to take the positives and the performance and know that will ultimately change results."

On meeting with the club's hierarchy next week:

"These are things we always have every year. This one will be slightly harder for me, I'm sure, but it'll be good to meet with the owners and discuss the future."

Referee: Sam Barrott - fourth appointment involved United this season for the Yorkshire whistler, who took control of our 2-1 home win over Manchester City, 0-0 draw away at Wolves and 1-3 FA Cup home loss to Manchester City.

VAR: Jarred Gillett

Stats:

Newcastle suffered their fifth successive defeat in all competitions, something that they haven't endured since January 2021.

William Osula and Malick Thiaw completed a half century of appearances in all competitions for the Magpies.

United had scored at least once in their last 18 league and cup fixtures before today, their longest run under Howe.

This was the 199th meeting of the two sides in league and cup competitions, matching the 199 time that Newcastle have played against Manchester City and making them our joint most frequent opponents. Liverpool are next on 190.

Magpies @ Gunners - PL era:
(At Emirates since 2006/07)

2025/26 Lost 0-1
2024/25 Lost 0-1
2024/25 Won 2-0 Isak, Gordon (LC)
2023/24 Lost 1-4 Willock
2022/23 Drew 0-0
2021/22 Lost 0-2
2020/21 Lost 0-3
2020/21 Lost 0-2 (FAC)
2019/20 Lost 0-4
2018/19 Lost 0-2
2017/18 Lost 0-1
2015/16 Lost 0-1
2014/15 Lost 1-4 Perez
2013/14 Lost 0-3
2012/13 Lost 3-7 Ba 2, Marveaux
2011/12 Lost 1-2 Ben Arfa
2010/11 Won 1-0 Carroll
2008/09 Lost 0-3
2007/08 Lost 0-3
2007/08 Lost 0-3 (FAC)
2007/08 Lost 0-2 (LC)
2006/07 Drew 1-1 Dyer
2005/06 Lost 0-2
2004/05 Lost 0-1
2003/04 Lost 2-3 Robert, Bernard
2002/03 Lost 0-1
2001/02 Lost 0-3 (FAC)
2001/02 Won 3-1 O'Brien, Shearer, Robert
2000/01 Lost 0-5
1999/00 Drew 0-0
1998/99 Lost 0-3
1997/98 Lost 1-3 Barton
1996/97 Won 1-0 Elliott
1995/96 Lost 0-2 (LC)
1995/96 Lost 0-2
1994/95 Won 3-2 og(Keown), Beardsley, Fox
1993/94 Lost 1-2 Beardsley

Latest PL results/fixture:

Tue 21.04.2026:
Brighton & Hove Albion 3-0 Chelsea

Wed 22.04.2026:
Bournemouth 2-2 Leeds United
Burnley 0-1 Manchester City*

* that result confirms that Burnley will join Wolves in the Championship next season.

Fri 24.04.2026:
mackems 0-5 Nottingham Forest

Sat 25.04.2026:
Fulham 1-0 Aston Villa
Liverpool 3-1 Crystal Palace
West Ham 2-1 Everton
Wolves 0-1 Spurs
Arsenal 1-0 Newcastle

Mon 27.04.2026:
Manchester United v Brentford (8pm) Sky

Update:
Howay the lad

Following his previous success with "The Boy on the Shed", former Magpie Paul Ferris has been nominated once again for the annual Sports Book Awards.

His memoir "Once Upon A Toon" has made the shortlist for the Sports Entertainment Book of the Year, the winner of which will be decided by a public vote.

Paul is up against some big hitters in the shape of Phil Tufnell and Martin O'Neill so every vote is vital.

Votes can be placed until May 7th online here

Premier League:
West Ham (h) date tbc

Now that the identity of the two sides contesting this season's FA Cup Final on Saturday 16.05.2026 are known, confirmation of when that weekend's Premier League games will be staged should finally be forthcoming.

Saturday 16.05.2026 is set aside exclusively for the FA Cup Final but PL games are predicted to take place on the preceding Friday and the following Sunday and Monday.

Newcastle are due to host West Ham at some point over that weekend.

U18s:
Wolves seen off

Newcastle U18s 2 Wolves U18s 1

United's U18 side completed a seasonal double over Wolves on Saturday as they maintained their hold on third place in the table, behind the two Manchester clubs.

Scoreless after 45 minutes at Little Benton, the young Magpies went ahead two minutes after the break through Alfie Hutchison, the Scottish forward having also netted in United's 2-0 win in the Black Country back in August.

What proved to be the winner for Chris Moore's side then arrived on 67 minutes when Muawiya Ghanem fired home, the 15 year-old midfielder marking his first U18 start with a debut goal at this level.

The visitors got a late goal through Saba in the 89th minute but the hosts held out through eight minutes of added time to collect all three points.

Introduced in the closing stages for his U18 debut was striker Leon Mukumbira, promoted from the U16 side.

Team: Dowell, Patterson, Gilligan (Tika-Lemba 90+5), Epia, Johnson (Old 66), Taylor (Callaghan 64), Hutchison (Mukumbira 80), Ghanem, Wooster, O'Donovan, Seldon.
Sub n/u: Holland.

2026/27:
Pre-season whispers

With plans for long haul warm-up games abandoned, the focus turns to whereabouts in Europe Newcastle will be preparing for next season.

After previous mention of Austria and Portugal, The Mail report that a training camp is planned at the Spanish resort of La Manga, with one associated friendly fixture.

The Chronicle meanwhile claim that Serie A side AS Roma have been invited to play at Gallowgate.

Internationals:
Super Eagles
chase Magpie

Danish sports paper Dagsbladet report that Newcastle forward William Osula has been offered the chance to change his international allegiance.

The 22 year-old native of Copenhagen has been an unused substitute on five occasions this season for Denmark, but hasn't yet made his senior competitive debut for them.

Osula also qualifies to play for Nigeria and it's now claimed that the Super Eagles are attempting to persuade him to switch ahead of three post-season friendly internationals.

2025/26:
Welsh trek for stiffs

Although their PL2 campaign ended without a place in the playoffs following a failure to finish in the top 16, United's second string will continue their season on Monday.

The Magpies will face Swansea City at the swansea.com Stadium with a 7pm kick-off. Admission is free but tickets must be pre-ordered online (registration required).

If the scores are level after 90 minutes, 30 minutes extra time will be played with penalties to follow if required.

There's no mention of any livestream as yet.

Robbie Stockdale's side are one of 16 teams contesting the inaugural Professional Development League play-offs, a competition involve the following eight teams finishing in places 17 to 24 in PL2 (Category One Academies):

Nottingham Forest, Everton, Reading, Stoke City, Newcastle, Wolves, Norwich City and Derby County.

Plus the top eight PDL teams (Category Two Academies):

Brentford*, Sheffield United, Bournemouth, Swansea City, Peterborough United, Huddersfield Town, Watford and Charlton Athletic.

The new competition runs as a straight knockout, with one-off ties through to a final on or before Monday May 18th.

* Coinciding with their title victory, Brentford have been awarded Category One Academy status for next season.

Update:
Hughton diagnosis

From the Mail, Friday - news of a second recent cancer diagnosis for an SJP old boy following that of Shaka Hislop:

Chris Hughton has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.

The 67-year-old received his diagnosis in April last year and underwent surgery to remove his prostate in May.

His cancer was detected early, and the operation has been a success. He has made a strong recovery and is once again cancer free.

Hughton, a former Tottenham and Republic of Ireland defender who had spells as manager of Newcastle and Brighton in the Premier League, wants to use his experience to raise awareness about the risks.

'The news certainly didn’t scare me,' said Hughton as he discussed his health for the first time.

'I know everyone is different, but my first impression was "I’ll be fine". I didn’t instantly think "this is probably just going to kill me." I just thought, "OK, we’ll have to do what we have to do".'

Hughton first picked up warning signs about his prostate when he was Brighton manager on a routine annual health check made available by League Managers Association to members.

He fell into a high-risk category: over 50 with family history of the disease and black. One in four black men are diagnosed with prostate cancer. He had blood tests to check his PSA (prostate specific antigens) levels every six months and has been a strong supporter of the Prostate Cancer UK charity for years.

Last year, the levels spiked and a subsequent scan detected cancer.

Hughton said: 'I had very good advice and all the treatment options were given to me, and I decided to have my prostate removed. The recovery has gone really well.

'I’m one year post operation and I feel good. It’s all gone very well. I’ve got a lot of energy. Keeping active and busy is part of how I am anyway, but it’s also about rehabilitation and keeping your mind active as well.

'I’m very comfortable with my prognosis and my post operation feelings. I’m in a really good place.'

Prostate cancer, know your risk in 30 seconds: here

Update:
Loan lads

Harrison Ashby/Joe White (Bradford City):
The Bantams drew 1-1 at home to Bolton Wanderers in League One on Saturday.

Harrison remained benched while White wasn't involved.

Matt Targett (Middlesbrough):
A 5-1 home win over Watford on Saturday in the Championship confirmed a playoff place for the smoggies.

Matt joined from the bench at the start of the second half.

Odysseas Vlachodimos (Seville):
Osasuna (a) La Liga, Sunday.

Travis Hernes (Groningen):
Travis arrived as an 80th minute replacement with his side already 0-3 down at Feyenoord in the Eredivisie on Saturday. Groningen got a late consolation.

Charlie McArthur (Airdrieonians):
Charlie played the full game and scored the winning goal as Airdrieonians beat Ayr United 2-1 at home in the Scottish Championship on Saturday.

Max Thompson (Ayr United):
Max watched from the bench as his Newcastle team mate scored the winner for Airdrieonians as Ayr United lost 1-2 in the Scottish Championship on Saturday.

Trevan Sanusi (Lorient):
Sunday saw Lorient lose at home in Ligue 1 by the odd goal in five to Strasbourg. As usual, Trevan didn't feature.

Antonio Cordero (Cadiz)
Las Palmas (h) La Liga 2, Monday.

2026/27:
Season ticket waiting
list announced

NUFC confirm that a season ticket waiting list will open up ahead of next season, with a minimum of 250 available.

Entry to the waiting list is restricted to club members, who can sign up between Mon 18.05.2026 and Sun 31.05.2026.

A ballot will then take place with entrants placed in priority groups according to criteria set by the club. Ballot winners can then purchase season tickets from Wed 10.06.2026.

While the purchase of a 2026/27 membership isn't required to join the waiting list, anyone who doesn't win this ballot would need to continue paying for membership in order to maintain their place in the queue for future ST releases.

While the minimum figure of 250 for this year is set, there's no mention of how many STs will be offered thereafter.

Full details online here

Premier League:
Brighton (h)

Newcastle play their penultimate PL home game of the season on Saturday when Albion head north.

It's an old-fashioned, non-televised 3pm kick-off.

Hat sellers Football Bobbles will have a stall outside the Trent House pub from Noon. Card payments accepted.

The Magpies have failed to beat the Seagulls in any of the last six league and cup meetings at home and away, losing to them in both PL and FA Cup at Gallowgate last season.

Danny Welbeck scored in both of those Brighton victories and also hit a brace when his side beat United 2-1 at the Amex Stadium last October.

Team: Joelinton is available following suspension but Tino Livramento isn't expected to feature and Anthony Gordon is doubtful.

BHAFC: To follow

Fabian Hurzeler's side have a ten day break ahead of their visit to Tyneside, with a blank weekend caused by their opponents Chelsea making it to the FA Cup Semi-finals.

The rearranged game ended in 3-0 victory for Albion, extending their unbeaten run to five games.

Referee: tbc

VAR: tbc

UK TV: None

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Overseas TV: To follow

UK Radio: Live on BBC Radio 5 Live

Rail: Scheduled disruptions online here

PS: Engineering works mean that no trains run between York and Northallerton in both directions on Saturday, Sunday or Monday.

Bus replacements will run between York and Darlington.

(Unlike other weekends when similar closures are in place, there are no direct services running via the longer route through Hartlepool).

Metro: No scheduled disruptions.

Stats:

Both Dan Burn and Bruno Guimaraes go into this game having made 149 Premier League appearances for United.

Seagulls @ SJP - all-time:

2024/25 lost 1-2 Isak (FA) (aet)
2024/25 lost 0-1 (PL)
2023/24 drew 1-1 S.Longstaff (PL)
2022/23 won 4-1 og, Burn, Wilson, Guimaraes (PL)
2021/22 won 2-1 Fraser, Schar (PL)
2020/21 lost 0-3 (PL)
2019/20 drew 0-0 (PL)
2018/19 lost 0-1 (PL)
2017/18 drew 0-0 (PL)
2016/17 won 2-0 Lascelles, Shelvey (Ch)
1991/92 lost 0-1 (D2)
1990/91 drew 0-0 (D2)
1989/90 won 2-0 Gallacher, Quinn (D2)
1985/86 lost 0-2 (FAC)
1983/84 won 3-1 Keegan, Waddle, Beardsley (D2)
1982/83 lost 0-1 (FAC)
1978/79 lost 1-3 Shoulder (D2)
1961/62 won 5-0 Leek 3, Tuohy, Hale (D2)
1929/30 won 3-0 Gallacher 3 (FAC)

Upcoming PL fixtures:

Fri 01.05.2026:
Leeds United v Burnley (8pm) Sky

Sat 02.05.2026:
Brentford v West Ham (3pm)
Newcastle v Brighton and Hove Albion (3pm)
Wolves v mackems (3pm)
Arsenal v Fulham (5.30pm) Sky

Sun 03.05.2026:
Bournemouth v Crystal Palace (2pm) Sky
Manchester United v Liverpool (3.30pm) Sky
Aston Villa v Spurs (7pm) TNT

Mon 04.05.2026:
Chelsea v Nottingham Forest (3pm) Sky
Everton v Manchester City (8pm) Sky

2025/26:
Senior Cup Final set

Although Newcastle U21s didn't enter the competition this season, the Northumberland Senior Cup Final will once again be staged at St.James' Park.

The Northumberland FA confirm that the final will be a 7.30pm kick-off at Gallowgate on Tuesday May 5th.

Current Cup holders Heaton Stannington are attempting to defend their title against Whitley Bay, who last lifted the silverware back in 2010.

Update:
Villa capacity reduced

Aston Villa confirm that rebuilding of the North Stand at Villa Park will see a reduced capacity there next season.

Initially that will mean the loss of 6,500 seats, resulting in a revised capacity of around 37,000. It's unclear whether the away allocation of 3,000 in the Doug Ellis Stand will alter, as displaced home fans are temporarily relocated.

Originally scheduled to take two seasons, Villa now claim that the construction will be finished within a year, with 2027/28 bringing an increased capacity of over 50,000.

Update:
Germans eye Gordon

Hours after confirming their latest Bundesliga title victory, Bayern Munich's close season recruitment plans are predicted to include bidding for Anthony Gordon.

The Times report that Newcastle have placed a £75m valuation on the England international as they seek to finance their own signings - and that representatives of Gordon may meet with the Bayern officials soon.

The same outlet claims that Gordon is "open" to the prospect of a switch to the Germans, rating them "clear favourites" ahead of other suitors Liverpool and Arsenal.

PS: Bayern's interest in Gordon is believed to pre-date his move to Tyneside in 2023 - links to the Bavarians reported during 2019, when the-then 18 year-old had made just one senior competitive appearance for the Toffees.

Premier League:
Lost cause

Newcastle 1 Bournemouth 2

Match report

Incoming:
Johan joins: official

From NUFC:

Newcastle United have completed a deal to sign Ecuadorian winger Johan Martinez from Independiente del Valle.

The 16-year-old will officially join the Magpies after his 18th birthday in the summer of 2027 (on May 10th) and will remain with Independiente del Valle in the meantime.

Johan was part of the Independiente del Valle youth team who won the Ecuadorian U17 title in December 2025.

Ross Wilson, Newcastle United Sporting Director, said:

"We’re delighted to beat off serious competition from leading clubs across Europe to bring Johan to Newcastle United.

"Identifying and recruiting promising young players is a key part of how we build for the future, and our scouting and recruitment teams have worked diligently to secure Johan’s signature.

"Independiente del Valle have a strong reputation for developing young players and Johan has undoubtedly benefited from that environment.

"He will continue his progress there while we maintain a close connection with his development, and we look forward to welcoming him to Newcastle next year.”

Internationals:
England warm-ups

Ahead of their World Cup Final participation, England have confirmed a pair of kickabouts in the USA as follows:

Sat 06.06.2026 New Zealand (n) Tampa FR
Wed 10.06.2026 Costa Rica (n) Orlando FR

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Tickets/Fixtures

Season 2025/26

NUFC ticketing website online here

NUFC Box Office:

0344 372 1892 line manned:
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Home games: 10am to 30 minutes from KO
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Home games: 10am to half time

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

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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.

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Tickets not bought by successful applicants are then offered to unsuccessful applicants with a reduced loyalty points total - new applications cannot be made at this time.

Only those within the new loyalty point total are eligible to buy - even if you had more, your purchase window has already closed.

PL away ticket prices will remain unchanged at £30 for both 2026/27 and 2027/28.

Fixtures:

Mon 27.04.2026 U21s v Swansea City (a) @ Swansea.com Stadium, 7pm. PDL play-off Round of 16.

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. No live UK TV.

Tue 05.05.2026 U18s v Leeds United (h) @ Little Benton, Noon. U18 Premier League.

Sat 09.05.2026 U18s v Boro (a) @ Hurworth, 11am. U18 Premier League.

Sun 10.05.2026 Nottingham Forest (a) @ City Ground, 2pm. Premier League. SOLD OUT. Allocation: 3,048 (digital tickets). Live on Sky Sports.

Sun 17.05.2026 tbc West Ham (h) @ SJP, 3pm tbc. Premier League. ST fwding/resale now. UK TV coverage tbc (if any).

Mon 18.05.2026 ST waiting list opens.

Sun 24.05.2026 Fulham (a) @ Craven Cottage, 4pm. Premier League. Seat selections close Mon 27.04.2026, 9am (56-43pts). £30 adults, £25 18-21s/65+, £20 U17s. Allocation: 2,701 (digital tickets). UK TV coverage tbc (if any).

Sun 31.05.2026 ST waiting list closes.

NUFC live on TV (all UK times):

Sun 10.05.2026 Forest (a) 2pm Sky

(PL Selections made to Mon 11.05.2026)

Live PL TV release dates:

MW37 after Sun 26.04.2026
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:

Fri 19.06.2026 PL fixture release @ 10am
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

WCF groups - NUFC players 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

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.

Coxy's Corner

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On This Day in History

27th April

Born Or Died:

1877 Andy Aitken born, Ayr, Scotland.
(1895-1906)

Nicknamed ’Daddler’, Aitken had played for the Elmbank, Thistle and Parkhouse clubs in his home town before moving to England in July 1895, joining Newcastle amid interest from Newton Heath and Preston North End.

Making a goalscoring debut in a 3-0 home win over Loughborough Town two months later, midfielder Andy helped United gain promotion to the First Division in 1897/98 - his third season as a Magpie.

Winning his first Scotland cap against England at Crystal Palace in March 1901, Aitken would finish up on the losing side at that venue in both 1905 and 1906 as United were beaten in the FA Cup Final.

However he did collect a Championship medal in 1905, making what was to be his final Magpies appearance in a 3-0 victory at Middlesbrough in October 1906.

Within a month Aitken had accepted the post of Boro player/coach, with United banking a £500 transfer fee. He then took a similar role three years later at Leicester Fosse, making his fourteenth and final Scotland appearance in April 1911.

Returning to Scotland with Dundee a month later, Andy moved on to Kilmarnock in the summer of 1912, before a groin problem forced him into retirement early in 1913.

Within a few months he was back on Tyneside when appointed manager of Gateshead Town, subsequently scouting for both Newcastle United and Arsenal.

Later entering the licensed trade, Aitken was living in Ponteland at the time of his death, in February 1955.

1933 Liam Tuohy born, East Wall, Dublin, Ireland (1960-63)

Playing at outside left for his local football side, St. Mary's and in goal for his school hurling team, Liam (nickamed Rasher) opted to pursue a career in the former sport with hometown club Shamrock Rovers.

Appearing in the European Cup against Manchester United and representing his country, Liam signed for Newcastle in May 1960 after the Magpies had faced Rovers in a friendly match at Dalymount Park - a move which meant giving up his full time job at the Guinness Brewery.

Netting twice on his home debut (a 7-2 victory over Fulham), he scored four goals in twelve games during that season but missed most of what became a relegation season for the club through injury.

Two seasons of Second Division football followed, with Tuohy appearing just three times in 1962/63 - his 42nd and final game for United coming against Bury.

A return move to Shamrock was arranged and after initially being installed as player-coach at Milltown, he took over as manager and enjoyed a run of success through to 1969, when he moved on to Dundalk.

Combining that with working as a sales manager for an ice cream firm, Tuohy also began coaching the Ireland national side in 1971. Swapping Dundalk for a further spell at Shamrock a year later he kept his three jobs, before sacrificing the national team role.

Later taking charge of Trinity College's side (playing as Dublin University), Liam managed Shelbourne during the 1981/82 season and coached Ireland' U19s for five years, until a dispute with senior team coach Jack Charlton saw him relinquish that position in 1986.

Thereafter he became Director of Football at Dublin -based club Home Farm and was often to be found coaching youngsters there until retiring in 2002.

Reflecting on his move to Tyneside many years later, Liam commented:

"It was difficult for her (his wife Sheila) at first with the kids but I found the Newcastle people to be more like the Irish than any other part of England and we have friends there to this day."

Liam passed away in August 2016 aged 83.

1988 Kris Thackray born, Newcastle.
(2003-04)

Midfielder/defender who joined United's Academy aged nine and appeared for the U17s before being released in 2004.

Trials at Scunthorpe United, Darlington, Scarborough, Derby County and Rochdale followed before Kris enrolled at Gateshead College and played for them and Chester le Street's youth side.

Gaining selection for the England College XI, Thackray caught the attention of a scout from Serie A side Reggina at a tournament in Italy and signed for them in 2008 - after compensation was paid to United.

Three years in Italy saw him fail to make a senior appearance for them as he settled in defence but was loaned out to Monopoli, Ancona, Andria and Cosenza.

Playing on trial at Huddersfield Town, Wrexham and Gateshead in 2011, Kris then resurfaced in Malta with Qormi.

Subsequently playing for German sides Alemannia Aachen and KFC Uerdingen, a return to Malta followed at Gzira United.

July 2018 found Thackray back in his native North East, signing for National North side Spennymoor Town and coaching Durham University Women's XI.

Later moving on to Morpeth Town, by early 2020 he'd been loaned out to Blyth Spartans and was also working as a football coach at his former college in Gateshead.

2021 then saw Kris announce his playing retirement.

2002 Anthony Elanga born, Malmo, Sweden. (2025-date)

Winger signed in Summer 2025 from Nottingham Forest for a fee reported to be around £55m.

His debut at Villa Park saw him through on goal in the opening minutes but he failed to finish and a tricky start to his time on Tyneside continued.

A spectacular goal in the Carabao Cup semi-final defeat to Manchester City and then two in the Nou Camp threatened to ignite his United career but the performances remained erratic.

His international career has seen him represent Sweden at U17, U19, U21 and senior level and he has netted six times for the senior side.

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2005 Cathal Heffernan born, Cork, Ireland.
(2023-26)

Defender Cathal arrival from AC Milan during August 2023, following trial outings in pre-season reserve friendlies against Carlisle United and Barrow.

Represented by ex-Magpie Stephen Ireland, Heffernan's parents both featured for Ireland at the 2012 London Olympics.

Cathal's playing career began with youth side Ringmahon Rangers before signing for Cork City in 2019, debuting for their senior team two years later.

Amidst interest from several Italian clubs, a move to AC Milan followed in January 2022, although Cathal's appearances for them were confined to junior games.

Debuting competitively for United in a 0-1 PL2 loss at Reading days after signing, Heffernan combined reserve games with appearances in the UEFA Youth League - scoring against Borussia Dortmund and former club AC Milan in that competition.

A first U21 strike then gave his side a 3-2 derby away victory in March 2024.

Joining the seniors in pre-season, Cathal featured in a behind closed doors game at Adidas HQ in Germany before a substitute outing in the closing stages of a 4-1 win over Urawa Red Diamonds in Japan.

Overlooked for first team duty ahead of the 2025/26 campaign, January 2026 saw him make a permanent switch to League Two Harrogate Town.

Internationally, Heffernan represented Ireland up to U19 level.

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1895 Preston North End (h)
5-3 (2-1)
Friendly
Dickson(1-0,3-1), McNee(25), Wright(4-1,5-3)
Blyth(1-1), Cunningham(2-4), Allen(3-4)
4,000
Some press reports give Smith as the first away goalscorer.

1896 Sheffield Wednesday (h)
1-4 (1-1)
Friendly
Aitken(1-1pen)
Callaghan(4,1-2), Ferrier(1-3),
Richards(1-4)
4,000
Having played host to the First Division Champions Aston Villa and runners-up Derby County in post-season friendlies, Newcastle welcomed the FA Cup holders.

Team: Henderson, McDermid, Foyers, Miller, Reed, Adam, Lennox, Collins, Thompson, Aitken, Wardrope.

1901 Bury (h)
0-0 (0-0)
Division One
38pts, 6th/18
9,000
A meagre SJP crowd - although not the lowest of the season - witnessed the final home game.

1903 Workington Black Diamonds (a)
2-3 (2-0)
Friendly
Graham(1-0), Appleyard(2-0)
Little(2-1), Whitaker(2-2), James(2-3)
Crowd tbc
This was the first of four friendly games in as many days for Newcastle, who moved on to play Kilmarnock, Rangers and St. Mirren.

1904 Glasgow Rangers (Scotland) (a)
0-2 (0-1)
Friendly
Paton(0-1,85)
8,000
Following friendly games away to sunderland, Hearts and St.Mirren over the preceding three days, United were beaten at Ibrox.

1907 Aberdeen (Scotland) (a)
2-4 (0-0)
Friendly
Dodds(1-1), Court(2-4)
Lang(50), Wilson(1-2), Low(1-3),
McDonald(1-4)
3,000
Among the home goalscorers was Wilf Low, who was tempted over the border to St. James' Park two years later.

Team: Lawrence, McCracken, Carr, Gardner, Speedie, Jobey, Blackburn, Howie, Hall, Court, Dodds.

1910 Aston Villa (a)
0-4 (0-2)
Division One
P37, 44pts, 4th/20
Bache(18), Wallace(30pen),
Eyre(46), Hampton(66)
25,000
Deposed Champions, United were thumped by the new title holders and they handed the trophy over privately to the Villa directorate after the game.

1912 Blackburn Rovers (a)
1-1 (1-0)
Division One
44pts, 3rd/20
Peat(43)
Latheron(60)
10,000
Debut for John McTavish, at inside right, in the final game of the season. The draw prevented Blackburn from reaching 50 points which would have been a record for the club.

1921 There was a strong United presence at Aberdeen's Pittodrie in a benefit match for long-serving Don, Arthur Robertson.

Huddersfield Town goalkeeper Sandy Mutch (who would become a Magpie in 1922) named an English Select XI including no less than six black and whites: messrs Aitken, Curry, Hampson, Low, Macdonald and McCracken.

The match against an Aberdeen select attracted 10,000 spectators ended in a 2-2 draw with Wilf Low among the scorers.

1925 Glasgow Rangers (Scotland) (a)
0-1 (0-1)
Friendly
Henderson(30)
15,000
United visited Ibrox Park to play in a benefit match for James Walls. The match was also reportedly played used an experimental 40 yard offside rule, one attempt to reverse a trend of lower scoring that season.

1929 Derby County (a)
2-1 (1-0)
Division One
P41, 42pts, 10th/22
Chalmers(21,55)
Bedford(48)
13,228
There was a debut for Dave Fairhurst, at left back, while Rams scorer Harry Bedford would be a Newcastle player by December 1930.

1932 Blackpool (h)
2-2 (0-2)
Division One
P39, 39pts, 11th/22
Boyd(46), McMenemy(57)
Hampson(20,33)
31,348
Four days after their FA Cup Final victory, Newcastle returned to league duty in the presence of the Prince of Wales.

1935 Oldham Athletic (a)
2-3 (2-1)
Division Two
P41, 46pts, 7th/22
Wilson(1), Weaver(2-1pen)
Walsh(1-1), Gray(1-2), Brunskill(1-3)
3,385
Right half Jimmy Gordon made his first appearance for Newcastle as they lost a see-saw game at Boundary Park.

1946 sunderland (h)
4-1 (1-0)
Wartime
(Football League North)
Milburn(43), Brown(59), Pearson(62), Stubbins(84)
Duns(89)
29,564
The final Tyne-Wear derby meeting of the WW2 era was a resounding victory for the home side.

1953 Berwick Rangers (Scotland) (a)
1-1 (0-1)
Friendly
G.Robledo(58)
McGill(35)
3,000
The Magpies travelled to Shielfield Park to provide the opposition in a benefit match for Dave Wilkinson that was spoiled by gale force winds and lashing rain.

Team: Simpson, Batty, McMichael, Harvey, Woollard, Crowe, Walker, Foulkes, G.Robledo, Davies, Mitchell.

1955 Cardiff City (h)
3-0 (3-0)
Division One
P41, 43pts, 7th/22
Hannah(16,18) McMichael(21)
19,252
United ended their home programme in front of the smallest SJP crowd of the season - hardly surprising as this was their fifth home game in ten days.

Stan Keery replaced Jackie Milburn in the forward line, while Alf McMichael continued in an unfamiliar left wing role. There was also a rare outing for Alan Monkhouse.

1957 Barrow (a)
8-0 (4-0)
Friendly
Milburn(2,12,44,75), Franks(4), Davies(49), Tait(53), Hughes(46)
5,770
Just weeks before ex-Magpie Joe Harvey relinquished the role of Barrow boss, his old club visited Holker Street.

The occasion was a joint testimonial match for Peter Wilson and Jack Keen and Jackie Milburn entertained those present with what would be his last goals in a Newcastle shirt before concluding a transfer to Linfield.

Team: Mitchell, Tate, Hughes, Davies, Milburn, Redhead, Paterson, Franks, Batty, Whitehead, Harker.

1957 On Tyneside, a 3-0 win over Newburn at SJP was enough for Ashington to retain their grip on the Northumberland Senior Cup.

9,200 were present to see goals from Colliers trio Hewison, Black and Henderson.

1963 Rotherham United (a) 1-3 (1-1)
Division Two
P38, 42pts, 7th/22
McGrath(2)
Houghton(14),Butler(52), og(Iley)(75)
9,384
A difficult day at Millmoor, as United's fading hopes of promotion were ended by the Millers.

With Ron McGarry joining fellow striker Barrie Thomas on the sidelines, John McGrath was handed the number nine shirt for a second time and scored his only goal of the season.

Two years before his transfer to Newcastle, Albert Bennett featured for the Millers while Rotherham's third goal was a shot by Jimmy Blain that deflected in off Jim Iley.

The low attendance was due in part to the inclement weather and also the staging of an FA Cup Semi-Final between Liverpool and Leicester City at nearby Hillsborough that attracted a crowd of 65,000.

1968 Tottenham
Hotspur (h)
1-3 (0-2)
Division One
P40, 41pts, 10th/22
T.Robson(60)
Chivers(8,34), Gilzean(68)
30,281
After successive defeats at West Brom and Fulham, United had apparently blown their chances of European qualification as they surrendered a 26 game unbeaten home run.

Spurs' second goal came from a massive kick from goalkeeper Pat Jennings that Martin Chivers forced in after one bounce.

Magpies boss Joe Harvey wasn't present, having elected to watch the Middlesbrough versus Derby County game to scout Rams prospect Kevin Hector.

1974 Burnley (a)
1-1 (1-1)
Division One
P41, 38pts, 15th/22
Macdonald(18)
Fletcher(20)
17,145
Supermac grabbed his fifth goal in a month against the Clarets, following two in the FA Cup Semi-Final at Hillsborough, one in a home league loss and another at SJP in the Texaco Cup.

1985 Southampton (h)
2-1 (0-1)
Division One
P39, 48pts, 14th/22
Reilly(69), McDonald(82)
Case(45)
20,845
With time running out and only a slender lead, Peter Beardsley and Chris Waddle frustrated the Saints with a passing move down the wing, to the delight of the crowd.

After the final whistle though, an irate Jack Charlton gave the duo a very public dressing down on the pitch for not hoofing the ball out of play when they had the chance.

The episode was later blamed as a factor in the subsequent departure of both players in search of pastures new - and trophies.

1991 Charlton Athletic (a)
0-1 (0-0)
Division Two
P43, 57pts, 12th/24
Howey(88 - violent conduct)
Peake(80)
7,234
Andy Peake scored the winner in what was to be Charlton's penultimate game at their temporary home of Selhurst Park. The following season saw them at Upton Park before a 1992 Valley return.

United's five match unbeaten run was ended despite continuing the attractive style that had seen them force a 1-1 at West Ham the previous midweek.

Steve Howey appeared as a substitute in place of Andy Hunt and was red-carded for a reckless two-footed challenge.
Youtube footage is online here

1994 Aston Villa (h)
5-1 (3-1)
Premier League
P40, 74pts, 3rd/22
Bracewell(15), Beardsley(23pen,66), Cole(41), Sellars(79)
Beinlich(10)
32,217
Andy Cole hit his 40th goal of the season to beat the all-time Newcastle club scoring record that had been jointly held by George Robledo and Hughie Gallacher.

German striker Stefan Beinlich had opened the scoring for the visitors with what would be his only senior goal in English football.
PL highlights are online here

2002 West Ham (h)
3-1 (1-1)
Premiership
P37, 71pts, 4th/20
Shearer(41), LuaLua(53), Robert(66)
Defoe(20)
52,127
United had already secured fourth spot and a Champions League place before this win over Glenn Roeder's Hammers ended their home campaign.
NUFC.com match report
PL highlights are online here

2005 Middlesbrough (h)
0-0 (0-0)
Premiership
P34, 39pts, 14th/20
52,047
United ended a run of five defeats in all competitions, kept a first clean sheet in six league games and secured the point which removed any slight chance of relegation places.

However, that was scant consolation for the crowd as a typical end-of-season affair was played out, while both Patrick Kluivert and Laurent Robert languished on the bench.
NUFC.com match report
PL highlights are online here

2006 Newcastle reserves completed a full season without a home defeat after a 0-0 draw with Birmingham City at Kingston Park.

We ended having won ten and drawn four of the fourteen league games at that venue - despite fielding less first team squad players than in recent seasons and having to play on the increasingly rutted pitch that also hosted the Newcastle Falcons Rugby side.
NUFC.com match report

2009 Portsmouth (h)
0-0 (0-0)
Premier League
P34, 31pts, 18th/20
47,481
The scene was all set for a SJP finale against Pompey to rival David Kelly's fabled 1992 winner, but the 2009 Magpies proved incapable of finding a breakthrough in this pivotal midweek game.

It could have been a different story had a front trio of Obafemi Martins, Mark Viduka and Michael Owen not wasted chances.

Owen in particular missed our best opportunity when he only had the 'keeper to beat. David James blocked easily and Alan Shearer's side inched closer to oblivion.
NUFC.com match report
PL highlights are online here

2010 The reserves beat Rotherham United 2-0 at Whitley Park with Faroe Islands youngster Joan Edmundsson and Shane Ferguson both on target.

A floodlight failure left half of the pitch in gathering gloom for the final 15 minutes.
NUFC.com match report

2013 Liverpool (h)
0-6 (0-2)
Premier League
P35, 37pts, 16th/20
Debuchy(75 - two yellows)
Agger(3), Henderson(17,76), Sturridge(54,60), Borini(74)
52,351
Less than two weeks after a disastrous derby defeat, Newcastle hit rock bottom, suffering their heaviest home loss since 1925.

0-5 down when Mathieu Debuchy looked to get himself deliberately dismissed, the margin of defeat confirmed that this was the leakiest Magpies defence in our Premier League history - with three games still remaining.
NUFC.com match report
PL highlights are online here

2017 Matt Ritchie was suspended for the last two games of the Championship season after he was found guilty of "abusive and/or insulting words towards a match official in or around the tunnel area following the conclusion of the game against Leeds United".

2019 Brighton & Hove Albion (a)
1-1 (1-0)
Premier League
P36, 42pts, 13th/20
Perez(18)
Gross(75)
30,587
A point was rather more vital for ex-Magpie boss Chris Hughton than Rafa Benitez, as the Seagulls finally ended their goal famine after 735 minutes.
NUFC.com match report
PL highlights are online here

2023 Everton (a)
4-1 (1-0)
Premier League
P36, 42pts, 13th/20
Wilson(28,75), Joelinton(72), Murphy(81)
McNeil(80)
39,248
Perhaps the least interesting aspect of this memorable mauling was Anthony Gordon's first return to Goodison Park - although most of his former fans had left by the time he came off the bench.

Rather more memorable was an incredible dribble by Alexander Isak to set up the fourth goal for Jacob Murphy - a slight deflection off a defender meaning that the Swede didn't even register an assist.
NUFC.com match report
PL highlights are online here