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2026/27:
Spurs (a)  

Newcastle return to Premier League action on Saturday, facing Roberto De Zerbi's side at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

It's a 5.30pm kick-off, live on Sky Sports and all 3,038 away section tickets were sold. The deadline for ticket transfers was earlier than usual and has now passed.

Following 2-1 victories in the 2024/25 and 2025/26 seasons, the Magpies go in search of their third successive away win over Spurs - something not achieved since 1911.

Team: Dan Burn, Joelinton and William Osula will miss out, with news on the availability of Tino Livramento awaited.

New signing Nico Gonzalez will be available to play.

Coral rate this game as follows:

NUFC win 19/10
The draw 5/2
THFC win 23/20

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Sandro Tonali played 90 minutes on his competitive debut last weekend as they lost 0-3 at Brentford, one of three debutants along with Marcos Senesi, Mateus Fernandes.

Fellow former Magpie Martin Dubravaka was on the bench following his free transfer move from Burnley.

Spurs have since added Savinho aka Savio from Manchester City. The Brazilian netted on his most recent appearance against Newcastle, in the FA Cup at SJP in March.

A loan deal was then struck bringing Omar Marmoush from the Etihad Stadium. The Egyptian scored seven of his 16 league and cup goals against Newcastle, including a 15 minute Premier League treble in February 2025.

Ahead of our visit, Spurs beat Charlton Athletic 5-1 at home on Wednesday in the Second Round of the Carabao Cup. 

Referee: Peter Bankes - five postings for the Lancastrian official last season brought us the draw at Leeds, home victories over Forest, Fulham, the away derby loss and finally the home success against Manchester United.

VAR: Darren England

UK TV: Live on Sky Sports

City centre bars with live TV coverage include:

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

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UK Radio: Live on BBC Radio 5 Live Sport/BBC Sounds.

Underground/TfL: There's no Northern Line service all weekend between Camden and High Barnet/Mill Hill East.

Details online here

Metro: No scheduled disruptions.

Rail: Services run from Kings Cross after the game ahead of a planned closure all day Sunday, details online here

Other scheduled disruptions are online here

Latest PL fixtures:

Fri 28.08.2026:
Crystal Palace v Manchester City (8pm) Sky

Sat 29.08.2026:
Liverpool v Nottingham Forest (12.30pm) TNT
Bournemouth v Everton (3pm)
Coventry City v Hull City (3pm)
Spurs v Newcastle United (5.30pm) Sky

Sun 30.08.2026:
Chelsea v Brighton & Hove Albion (2pm) Sky
Leeds United v Brentford (2pm) Sky
mackems v Fulham (2pm) Sky
Manchester United v Ipswich Town (4.30pm) Sky

Mon 31.08.2026:
Aston Villa v Arsenal (8pm) Sky

Stats:

Magpies @ Cockerels - PL era:

2025/26 Won 2-1 Thiaw, Ramsey
2024/25 Won 2-1 Gordon, Isak
2023/24 Lost 1-4 Joelinton
2022/23 Won 2-1 Wilson, Almiron
2021/22 Lost 1-5 Schar
2020/21 Drew 1-1 Wilson (pen)
2019/20 Won 1-0 Joelinton
2018/19 Lost 0-1
2017/18 Lost 0-1
2015/16 Won 2-1 Mitrovic, Perez
2014/15 Lost 0-4 (LC)
2014/15 Won 2-1 Ameobi, Perez
2013/14 Won 1-0 Remy
2012/13 Lost 1-2 Gouffran
2011/12 Lost 0-5
2010/11 Lost 0-2
2008/09 Lost 0-1
2007/08 Won 4-1 Butt, Geremi, Owen, Martins
2006/07 Won 3-2 Huntington, Martins, Butt
2005/06 Lost 0-2
2004/05 Lost 0-1
2003/04 Lost 0-1
2002/03 Won 1-0 Jenas
2001/02 Won 3-1 Acuna, Shearer, Bellamy
2000/01 Lost 2-4 Solano, Dyer
1999/00 Drew 1-1 Speed (FAC)
1999/00 Lost 1-3 Solano
1998/99 Lost 0-2
1997/98 Lost 0-2
1996/97 Won 2-1 Ferdinand 2
1995/96 Drew 1-1 Ginola
1995/96 Won 2-0 Sellars, Ferdinand (FR)
1994/95 Lost 2-4 Fox 2
1993/94 Won 2-1 Beardsley 2

Compo:
Magpin giveaway

Incoming:
Gonzalez is a Geordie

Following completion of a claimed £50m transfer from Manchester City earlier in the day, Nico Gonzalez was introduced on the SJP pitch before Wednesday's game.

The 24 year-old Spaniard entered with a Newcastle shirt printed with "Nico 6" on the rear and was serenaded with shouts of "Nico, Nico" by home fans - reminiscent of the "Zico, Zico" chants once directed at Mick Martin here.

Gonzalez made his Premier League bow for City in a 4-0 win over the Magpies after joining City from Porto in February 2025. United's seventh senior summer signing will be available to make his debut at Spurs on Saturday.

2026/27:
Millwall (a), Leeds (a)

Update: Leeds confirm that their PL home game against Newcastle will be an 8pm KO on Monday September 14th.

Earlier: Following Wednesday's draw, the scheduling of Newcastle's Carabao Cup tie at Millwall and their Premier League game at Leeds United will both now be confirmed.

NUFC state that, "the tie will take place during the week commencing Monday 7th September 2026, with the exact date and kick-off time to be confirmed."

Millwall were due to visit Boro in the Championship on Tuesday 8th September. However the Teessiders have updated their website with regard to that Millwall game:

"Boro have been handed an away tie against Crystal Palace in the third round of the Carabao Cup. The match is due to be played on the week commencing 7 September. This means our home league game against Millwall, originally due to be played on Tuesday 8 September, will be rescheduled.

As to whether the Millwall tie could be on Thursday 10th September because of our Leeds game the following Monday, that seems unlikely as Millwall face Blackburn Rovers in the Championship on Saturday September 12th.

*Third Round ties take place over the weeks commencing Monday 7th September and Monday 14th September. That split is to accommodate PL teams who are also in European action. The first week clashes with Champions League ties, the second clashes with Europa League ties.

2026/27:
New Den awaits

Newcastle's reward for beating West Bromwich Albion in the Carabao Cup is a Third Round visit to fellow Championship side Millwall after the draw was made on Wednesday.

This will be United's first-ever trip to the stadium in South Bermondsey* that opened for business in 1993 and holds around 20,000 spectators.

The sides last met during the 1992/93 season, United winning 2-1 in the Championship at the old Den.

Changes at what is now just called the Den sees home followers sharing the North Stand that was previously occupied exclusively by travelling supporters.

The current away allocation for league games is 1,700, spread across part of the upper and lower tiers. It's uncertain whether that will apply in Carabao Cup ties.

Alex Neil's side currently sit top of the second tier after winning their opening two games. They reached the Third Round of the Carabao Cup thanks to a win on penalties at QPR followed by a 1-0 success at Cambridge United.

The two sides have met just once previously in the League Cup, the Lions running out 2-0 winners at Gallowgate in the Second Round back in 1977. Then as now, United were in the top flight and Millwall were one league below them. 

The only previous time Millwall have hosted Newcastle in a cup match was in 1957 when they won a Fourth Round FA Cup tie 2-1; a headline-grabbing feat given they wre in Division Three South and beat a First Division side who had lifted the trophy three times in the previous six years.

* Newcastle have played at the New Den in the FA Youth Cup but this will be their maiden senior visit.

2026/27:
Baggies beaten by
Baz and Barnes

Newcastle  3  West Bromwich Albion  2

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Matthias Jaissle saw his Newcastle side win for the first time as they beat Championship side West Bromwich Albion at home in the Carabao Cup Second Round on Wednesday.

They had to come from behind however, after Isaac Price had given the Baggies the lead from a 19th minute free-kick that beat debutant Ewen Jaouen from distance.

Following completion of his transfer from Manchester City, midfielder Nico Gonzalez was presented to a crowd of over 51,000 before the kick-off.

Bazoumana Toure then marked his bow with a maiden strike, equalising six minutes before the break with a close range shot at the Leazes End from Amar Dedic's centre.

A low-key debut for United's Ivorian then ended with his replacement by Harvey Barnes at the interval - and he immediately made his mark on the tie after the restart.

Barnes put his side ahead within three minutes, following up his own shot via a number of deflections that allowed him to race into the six yard box and hammer the ball home.

Back came the Baggies with an equaliser in the 77th minute when Price got his second from the spot after a soft award for handball on Lewis Hall.

Hall then tried to atone for that by joining the attack to smash a shot off the upright, before Barnes centred and Wissa contrived to clear the crossbar from close range.

Parity lasted only four minutes though, until a flowing move involving Nick Woltemade and Anthony Elanga led to Dedic claiming his second assist of the night, former Baggies loanee Barnes making it 3-2 with a precise low finish into the Gallowgate End net.

Team: Jaouen, Dedic, Botman, Thiaw, Hall, Steur (L.Miley 65), Ramsey, Toure (Barnes 46), J.Murphy (Elanga 64), Woltemade, Willock (Wissa 64).
Subs n/u: Bamba, Hornicek, Schar, Shahar, Neave.

Booked: Steur, Jaouen, Ramsey.

Goals: Toure 39, Barnes 48, 81.

WBAFC: Ingram,, Mepham, Campbell, Diakite (Molumby 71), Morgan (Myhre 70), Nzingoula (Styles 70), Price (Bostock 80), Stewart, Townsend, Whitwell (Bany 80), Williams.
Subs n/u: O'Leary, Crowther, Galves, Phillips.

Booked: Nzingoula, Diakite, Stewart.

Goals: Price 19, 77pen.

Crowd: 51,405 including around 2,000 Baggies.

Former Magpie Kieran Trippier was in attendance.

Referee: Bobby Madley - a bungling display confirming that he's still as incompetent as when wrongly dismissing Fabricio Coloccini against the mackems over a decade ago - a red card that was subsequently rescinded.

An evening when Madley appeared to do everything in his power to help the Championship visitors ended with his ignoring the most blatant of shirt pulls on Anthony Elanga.

That incident brought Jaissle on to the field after the final whistle sounded seconds later, expressing astonishment to the referee at what he'd just witnessed.

Thanks to everyone who reminded us of another Madley Magpie "master class" in this competition in 2011, when his antics aided United's  League Cup exit at Blackburn Rovers.

A succession of dubious decisions at Ewood Park played a part in our 3-4 loss, including four debatable penalty calls, two goals following soft free kick awards and a suspicion that the winning goal was offside.

Little wonder that a clearly incensed Magpies boss Alan Pardew confronted Madley on the field at full time.

This was a first game involving Newcastle for the Wakefield-born official since a 0-1 Premier League defeat by Everton at Goodison Park in April 2018.

That proved to be his final PL appointment before resigning the following August and relocating to Norway. He made a refereeing return in the EFL 18 months later and that's where he's been ever since, aside from two random PL appointments - neither involving the Magpies.

The elder of the two Madley refereeing brothers has only officiated once previously at Gallowgate, Southampton leaving with three points after a 2-1 win in January 2015.

VAR: n/a

Matthias Jaissle said:

"Relieved, it’s always the most important thing in a Cup run that you take the result, that’s what we did against a strong opponent.

“I had a chat with the gaffer (James Morrison). They’re doing really well, I think they will play a great role in the Championship.

"But we also responded. It was important we saw character on the pitch, also after the second equaliser we stepped back and straight away we scored, that helped us of course.

"We are happy, an entertaining match for the fans.

"I think I would have less headache if we had not conceded the penalties (on Sunday and tonight).

"West Brom were a strong opponent, they’re brave and I will follow them now but I’m happy.

On Harvey Barnes:

"It’s not only goals (that he contributes). As we saw also against Liverpool he was doing a really great job, not only in possession, also out of possession.

“He is disciplined, especially also with the combination with (Lewis) Hall. We’re really pleased, I thanked him after the match, it was important that he scored.”

On Nick Woltemade:

"He was fighting. It's not easy as a single striker. He had a specific job today. Also out of possession he really tried his best, all the effort on the pitch.

"Unfortunately he didn't score, I would have wished that for him because he shows a great commitment, not only in training but also today in the match.

"For us, it is clear that we will always support him and beforehand I've said he is really committed, and if you see him in training, you will see that even more, a really hard worker.

"So we are really pleased - it is just a matter of time before he scores."

On Will Osula:

"Most likely (he will miss some weeks). Without being too specific there will be more tests done with specialists and we will update you."

On Amar Dedic:

"Amar joined us late but it’s like he’s been here for years."

On new signing Nico Gonzalez:

"We’re really happy to have him now finally here, it was a long fight.

"I’m really happy because we continue our brave way with young lads, talented players and Nico is young but also experienced, so I think this is a perfect fit and combination.

"He brings a lot of quality into the squad - this is important. We can’t wait to see him on the pitch.”

On his post-match interaction with the referee:

"I don't want to talk straight away after the match with them (referees), but it was one interesting decision just before he whistled. I wanted to let him know that I saw it differently."

Stats: 

Harvey Barnes scored his 31st and 32nd goals in all competitions for United - and his first in the League Cup. Added to his previous PL, FAC and CL strikes, that makes him the newest member of the squad to net in all four.

Bazoumana Toure netted on his debut for the Magpies.

This was the third time the two sides have met in the League Cup, all of which came on Tyneside. 1-0 winners during October 1989, Albion returning to Gallowgate in October 2003 to register a 2-1 success.

Their last visit to SJP ended in a 2-1 Premier League home win behind closed doors in December 2020. Jacob Murphy featured for United in both that game and tonight's tie.

Baggies in Toon - Premier League era:

Internationals:
Captain Robbo

Newcastle's Charlie Robinson captained England U16s in the second of two friendlies against Italy in Florence on Thursday, leading the young Lions to a 2-1 success.

The youngster had been a 60th minute arrival from the bench as England lost 2-3 at the same venue on Tuesday.

Update:
One in, one out

It's reported that ex-Magpie Paul Dummett has returned to the club in a development squad loan capacity, following Shola Ameobi's move to a corporate role.

The 34 year-old exited from Gallowgate at the end of the 2023/24 season, playing on for Wigan Athletic before a brief spell at Carlisle United ended with his retirement in 2025.

Meanwhile it's also claimed that goalkeeping coach Adam Bartlett has left the Magpies following the arrival of Matthias Jaissle and his staff.

Playing for Newcastle as a youngster, the 40 year-old returned to the club as a coach in 2019, succeeding Simon Smith as head of the goalkeeping department in 2022.

Unlikely lads:
Window countdown

Latest moves involving SJP old boys:

Cathal Heffernan now Cambridge United
John Ruddy now Wolves

2026/27:
Imperfect day

Newcastle  2  Liverpool  2

Match report

U18s:
Sam's point-sharer

Fulham U18s  1  Newcastle U18s  1

Following back to back home league victories, Newcastle's U18 side were in South West London on Tuesday for their opening group stage tie in the Premier League Cup.

And Chris Moore's side maintained their unbeaten start to the season, recovering from a 0-1 half time deficit to leave Motspur Park with a point.

Fulham took a 31st minute lead when Tarell Cavell whipped a fine shot home from the left hand side of the box, but Sam Alabi replied with 19 minutes of normal time left, netting with an effort from outside the area.

The Cottagers came close to collecting maximum points late on, but substitute Bashil Lubega's effort hit the post.

Team: Dowell, Morgan, Goodbrand (Healy-Matthews 63), Alabi, Moran (Old 63), Gilligan (Afumuzor 84), Thompson, Koussou (Callaghan 79), Benjamin (Ndiweni 89), Hutchison (Ghanem 63), Seldon.
Sub n/u: Flack

Booked: Ghanem

United's U18s return to league action on Saturday, when they play a third successive league at Little Benton.

The opponents are Blackburn Rovers in a 12.30pm kick-off.

U21s:
Second string slip up

Newcastle U21s  1  Spurs U21s  3

Match report

This was the first of successive PL2 home fixtures at Whitley Park, Fulham providing the opposition there next Monday, August 31st (7pm).

Loan lads:
The borrowers

Harrison Ashby (Luton Town):
Thursday saw Harrison complete his first 90 minutes as a Luton player, playing on the right hand side of a back five during their 0-2 Carabao Cup loss at Chelsea.

Anthony Munda (Swindon Town):
Oldham Athletic (a) League Two, Saturday.

Odysseas Vlachodimos (Seville):
Atletico Madrid (h) La Liga, Saturday.

Alex Murphy (Kaiserslautern):
St.Pauli (a) Bundesliga 2, Sunday.

Antonio Cordero (Cadiz):
Real Valladolid (h) Segunda Division, Sunday.

Newcastle confirm that online payment provider SumUp has acquired front-of-shirt sponsor rights for training kit worn by the club's mens, women's and academy sides.

Officially a multi-year agreement of undisclosed value, the deal is reportedly worth 15m over three years.

PS: It's also claimed that United have secured a deal for Coca-Cola to take over sponsorship of The Stack outside SJP in succession to SELA. Signage featuring shirt and training ground sponsor KNOX is currently in place.

Field of dreams:
Club confirm training ground development

From NUFC Thursday:

Newcastle United have completed an agreement to purchase the Woolsington Hall estate as the site for a new world-class training complex.

The agreement follows a meticulous process to identify and secure a viable site, which is situated within the Newcastle city boundary and provides outstanding links to Newcastle International Airport and existing public transport network.

The club will acquire 260 acres of land to the south of the airport, which includes a derelict listed country house and parkland.

Subject to planning permission, the site will be carefully restored alongside the introduction of new elite performance facilities for the men's first team and Academy in a scheme totalling 190m.

A formal planning application is expected to be submitted in early 2027 with a view to the men's first team moving in for the 2029/30 season.

The master plan for Woolsington Hall will also retain the flexibility to integrate bespoke women's and girls' facilities.

This phased approach ensures investment is both immediate and sustainable.

The club is committed to delivering the project sustainably and responsibly, and will work closely with the local community and local authorities as plans develop.

The project represents a significant long-term investment into the club's future by its owners PIF and RB Sports & Media.

Woolsington Hall was previously purchased in 1994 by Newcastle United's former owner and chairman, Sir John Hall, who had a vision for the estate to become a club academy facility.

That vision has been revolutionised under Newcastle United's current owners, with an elite, integrated
performance environment to be created to deliver sustainable on-pitch success.

Brad Miller, Newcastle United's Chief Operating Officer, said: "This is a homecoming for Newcastle United given Sir John Hall's initial vision for the site in the 1990s.

"Woolsington Hall will be a magnificent location for our new training complex, so we are delighted to have finalised our agreement to acquire the land.

"We are finalising hugely exciting plans for the estate, which include renovating and enhancing listed structures and parkland and retaining them as key elements in our designs.

"Our aim is to carefully and thoughtfully develop world-class facilities for our players and staff, while bringing out the beauty of the location and preserving it for generations to come.

"It is a highly complex project. We have a rigorous planning process ahead of us, but we will demonstrate how we intend to build something iconic that the club, fans, community and region can be proud of.

"We look forward to engaging with planners, our supporters and interested parties about our exciting plans. Our aim is to sustainably and responsibly move the project forward, delivering a facility that the city and region can be immensely proud of."

David Hopkinson, Newcastle United's CEO, said: "This is a landmark moment for Newcastle United.

"Subject to planning permission, our proposed performance complex will create the world's best performance environment for our teams. We'll develop purpose-built facilities that are geared towards developing sustainable success in the future, where players, coaches and staff can perform at their very best every day.

"We will be submitting a detailed planning application that not only demonstrates our vision, but also how we will preserve and enhance an historic estate, its biodiversity and wildlife habitats, and how we'll be a great neighbour.

"I want to thank everyone who has played a role in getting us to this point today, and extend my gratitude to Sir John and the Hall family."

The club is progressing the necessary steps to formally complete the purchase of the site. Separately, the club is about to commence pre-application engagement with the local authority, local residents and community.

A detailed planning application is then expected to be finalised and submitted to Newcastle City Council in early 2027.

Future plans for the club's relevant current sites will also be communicated at the appropriate time.

Comings & goings:
Squad updates

Senior players signed (7):
Aladji Bamba, Amar Dedic, Nico Gonzalez, Lukas Hornicek, Ewen Jaouen, Sean Steur, Bazoumana Toure. 

Development players signed (1):
Afner Ca

Academy players signed (3)
Eli Hall, Kyle Healy-Matthews, Kyran Thompson

Senior contracts extended (3):
Harvey Barnes, Mark Gillespie, Fabian Schar

Senior players sold (3):
Anthony Gordon (Barcelona), Sandro Tonali (Spurs), Bruno Guimaraes (Arsenal)

Development squad players sold (2):
Travis Hernes (Groningen), Joe White (Crewe Alexandra)

Senior players loaned (5):
Harrison Ashby (Luton Town), Antonio Cordero (Cadiz), Anthony Munda (Swindon town), Alex Murphy (Kaiserslautern), Odysseas Vlachodimos (Seville)

Professional contracts signed (6):
Sam Alabi, Guy Bloomer, Jake Durrant, Henry Johnson, Mason Miley, Kacey Wooster

Scholarship contracts signed (8):
Chukwudi Afumuzor, Theo Benjamin, Roman Dowell, Jayden Kouossu, George Mair, Leon Mukumbira, Alfie Seldon, Lesecond Yeutembip


 

What Else?

1921 Huddersfield Town (a)  2-1 (1-0) Division One P1, 2pts, 2nd/22  McDonald(5,87) Swann(60)  25,000  Newcastle's opening day success at Leeds Road was not without controversy; Town claiming a handball before Tom McDonald's late header beat future Magpie Sandy Mutch to seal victory.  This game marked the start of a brief run in the team for Harry Paton, an inside right acquired from Clydebank. 1927 Huddersfield Town (a)  3-1 (1-0) Division One P1, 2pts, 2nd/22  Gallacher(44,58,82) Brown(60)  24,500 Defending league champions United beat runners-up Town thanks to the genius of Hughie Gallacher - who scored three and also missed two sitters. 1932 Bolton Wanderers (a)  2-2 (0-2) Division One P1, 1pt, 12th/22  Allen(59), J.R.Richardson(71)  Butler(14), Wright(27) 15,000 Newcastle left Burnden Park with an opening day point; visiting goalkeeper Albert McInroy at fault for the opener and powerless to prevent a second but then keeping the hosts at bay.  1934 Blackpool (a)  1-4 (1-1) Division Two P2, 0pts, 21st/22  J.R.Richardson(10)  Thomas(1-1), Hampson(1-2,50), Smailes(72) 25,000 Having begun the season with a 1-5 defeat away to Nottingham Forest, things were little better at Bloomfield Road 48 hours later as United struggled again on their second tier return. 1938 Plymouth Argyle (h)  2-1 (2-1) Division Two P1, 2pts, 3rd/22  Clifton(5), Birkett(22)  Lane(20)  38,000  Ahead of the game, flags were lowered and a minute's silence staged in tribute to former Magpie Colin Veitch, who had died suddenly. There were scoring debuts for both Harry Clifton and Ralph Birkett, plus a first senior appearance for Duggie Wright. 1947 Chesterfield (a) 1-0 (0-0) Division Two P2, 4pts, 1st/22  Wayman(81)  15,000     1949 Wolverhampton Wanderers (a) 1-2 (1-0) Division One P3, 0pts, 22nd/22  Milburn(40)  Pye(58), Forbes(68) 50,922 United's George Lowrie was dismissed in the 75th minute. 1952 West Bromwich Albion (a) 0-1 (0-1) Division One P2, 1pt, 15th/22  Lee(13) 46,206 1955 Preston North End (a) 3-4 (0-3) Division One P3, 3pts, 8th/22  Hannah(50), White(74,75) Hatsell(20), Morrison(25),  Thompson(41),Foster(68)  39,583 Without star forward Tom Finney, PNE were grateful to former Magpie old boy Thompson who scored his third goal in as many games. Despite trailing 0-3 and 1-4, Newcastle came desperately close to leaving Deepdale with a point - Jackie Milburn's 85th minute effort that would have made it 4-4, disallowed for offside.   1958 The Reserves entertained Sheffield United Reserves at St. James' Park.  Len White and John McGuigan both scored in a 2-2 draw.       1960 Burnley (h)  0-1 (0-0) Division One P3, 4pts, 5th/22  Robson(81) 35,485 Following a 3-2 win at Preston and a 7-2 home humping of Fulham, United were undone by Durham-born Jimmy Robson's goal.   1960 Newcastle's  second string were in Central League action away to Liverpool meanwhile, going down 1-6. Ken Hale grabbed the consolation for United at Anfield.   1966 Tottenham Hotspur (h) 0-2 (0-1) Division One P3, 3pts, 13th/22  Robertson(18), Mackay(47) 35,780 Following a draw at Aston Villa and a win at Sheffield United, Newcastle lost to Spurs in their first home game of the season. Without the injured Jim Iley, George Dalton was recalled for a first senior outing in more than two years. 1969 Manchester United (a) 0-0 (0-0) Division One P6, 6pts, 10th/22  53,267     1969 A double-header against Manchester United as the Reserves beat their counterparts 2-1 at SJP. The Magpies won it thanks to goals from Alan Duffy and Dave Elliott.    1974 Sheffield United (a)  1-2 (1-2) Division One P4, 3pts, 14th/22  Keeley(23) Cammack(2), Field(18)  17,650   1975 Derby County (a) 2-3 (1-0) Division One P4, 5pts, 5th/22 Bruce(17), Macdonald(80) (Burns) og(T.Craig)(46), Hector(66), Lee(70) 27,585 Tempers flared at the Baseball Ground where United's Mickey Burns was dismissed for arguing with the referee. Francis Lee and Kevin Hector netted for the Rams, whose winner came courtesy of an own goal from Tommy Craig. 1977 Middlesbrough (a)  0-2 (0-1) Division One P3, 2pts, 17th/22  Armstrong(40,63) 26,712 Handed a perfect opportunity to take the lead following a dubious handball decision, Tommy Craig could only direct his penalty kick at 'keeper Jim Platt in the first minute. The balding pate of David Armstrong then belied his prowess in front of goal and he beat Steve Hardwick once in each half. Topping off a high old day for the home fans (who can be heard singing "you're not fit to wipe my arse") was the appearance on the field of a runaway dog at one point.  Future Magpies John Craggs, Stuart Boam and David Mills all appeared for the Boro in a game televised on "Shoot" the following afternoon. Craggs had also begun his career at United. Youtube footage is online here 1980 Bury (h) 3-2 (1-1) League Cup 2nd Round,  1st Leg Rafferty(23,66), Shoulder(47pen) Butler(29), Johnson(55)  9,073  Caretaker boss Joe Harvey selected youngster Phil Leaver for what was his only senior outing, in front of one of the smallest crowds SJP has seen for a first team game.  Returning Magpies included Shakers boss Jim Iley and players Pat Howard and Keith Kennedy. Featured in Halcyon Days. 1983 Leeds United (a) 1-0 (1-0) Division Two P1, 3pts, 6th/22  Anderson(22) 30,806  A memorable opening day of the season at a baking hot Elland Road saw Newcastle lead at the interval when John Anderson's low curling effort deflected past David Harvey. The grey-clad Magpies included debutant John Ryan at left back but were forced into a 48th minute substitution when goalkeeper Kevin Carr broke his arm. Chris Waddle took the green jersey as the bare-chested Carr was led away and Kenny Wharton came off the bench. Match action is online here 1984 Sheffield Wednesday (h) 2-1 (1-1) Division One P2, 6pts, 2nd/22  Beardsley(45pen), Wharton(50) Chapman(35) 29,673 After Lee Chapman nudged the Owls in front from Imre Varadi's pass, Peter Beardsley levelled from the penalty spot after Kenny Wharton was upended in the box.  Wharton himself then grabbed the winner after the break, latching on to David McCreery's through ball before poking the ball beyond Martin Hodge in the Gallowgate goal. Youtube footage is online here 1986 The Reserves began their Central League season with a 2-1 home victory over Manchester United.  Young striker Joe Allon bagged both goals against the Red Devils. 1987 Brazilian international centre forward Mirandinha arrived in England, having agreed to join United in a £570,00 deal from Palmeiras in his home country. 1988 Everton (a)  0-4 (0-2) Division One P1, 0pts, 21st/21  Cottee(1,30,62), Sharp(88)  41,560  Dave Beasant, Andy Thorn, John Hendrie and John Robertson all debuted at Goodison, while ex-Magpie Neil McDonald lined up in a new-look Toffees side along with Pat Nevin and Tony Cottee. Cottee took precisely 34 seconds to score the first of his treble and it was downhill to Division Two from then on.... Youtube footage is online here 1991 Middlesbrough (a)  0-3 (0-1) Division Two P3, 1pt, 22nd/24  Wilkinson(28), Proctor(66), Falconer(81)  16,970 This deserved defeat at Ayresome Park made it oo wins from United's opening three league games. The Boro side included former Magpie midfielder John Hendrie. Youtube footage is online here 1994 Southampton (h) 5-1 (3-1) Premier League P3, 9pts, 1st/22  Watson(30,37), Cole(40,70), Lee(85) Banger(52)  34,182  After scoring three in their opener at Leicester City and four at home to Coventry City, Newcastle continued their unstoppable form. Visiting goalkeeper Bruce Grobbelaar was powerless to stop any of the goals while our perpetual Nemesis, Matt Le Tissier, made little impact for the Saints. PL highlights are online here 1995 Sheffield Wednesday (a) 2-0 (0-0) Premier League P3, 9pts, 1st/20  Ginola(53), Beardsley(75) 24,815 Two classic goals accounted for the Owls at Hillsborough; David Ginola's stylish first for the club and Peter Beardsley converting from an almost impossible angle. An impudent Sky reporter asked Beardo afterwards if he'd meant to score..... PL highlights are online here 1997 Croatia Zagreb (Croatia) (a)  2-2 (1-0)   Champions League Qualifier 2nd Leg  Asprilla(44pen), Ketsbaia(119) Simic(59), Cvitanovic(90) 34,000 A remarkable game; United led 2-1 from the first game in England and a Tino penalty extended the advantage after Juric brought down Tomasson and was red-carded.  However, a late Zagreb fightback led to them levelling in the last seconds of normal time. Just as penalties loomed large, Ketsbaia latched onto a through-ball from Tino and beat the keeper to send us through. Magic. NUFC.com match report Youtube footage is online here 2003 Partizan Belgrade (Serbia) (h) 0-1 (0-0) (Lost 3-4 on pens) Champions League  Qualifier, 2nd Leg Iliev(50) 37,293 Is this the point at which Newcastle started going backwards and finally fell out of the top flight six years later? Hopes of Champions League qualification died after a 1-0 advantage from the first leg wiped out and the tie went to extra time. With no breakthrough, spot kicks were required and after five each left the sides locked at 2-2, Jermaine Jenas put United ahead for the first time as the shootout entered sudden death. Ilic levelled, Aaron Hughes missed and Cirkovic netted to give Partizan victory and ruin Bobby Robson's 200th game in charge. NUFC.com match report 2004 Wayne Rooney handed in a formal transfer request at Goodison Park as Everton rejected Newcastle's £23.5m bid. 2006 Aston Villa (a) 0-2 (0-2) Premiership P2, 3pts, 14th/20 Moore(3), Angel(38) 35,141 United's 12 game unbeaten run was halted as luck deserted them at Villa Park and debutant Obafemi Martins was stretchered off. Thankfully though it was only a "severe dead leg" and he was fit enough to make his home debut the following weekend. Having played there the previous season, this was an unhappy return to Villa Park for loanee James Milner. NUFC.com match report PL highlights are online here 2008 According to a statement from NUFC, James Milner made a transfer request the day after his man of the match display at Coventry City in the Carling Cup. Milner's representatives, the PFA, confirmed he had handed in the request a week earlier and Leeds Chairman, Ken Bates, also made noises about sell-on clauses that suggested the deal was well underway - with Aston Villa confirmed as his destination 48 hours later.   2016 Brighton & Hove Albion (h) 2-0 (1-0) Championship P5, 9pts, 4th/24 Lascelles(15), Shelvey(63) 49,196 Jamaal Lascelles headed United ahead before Jonjo Shelvey's first goal sealed a fourth successive win in all competitions. His free kick conversion came after Albion were reduced to ten men following the dismissal of Sam Baldock for two bookings. DeAndre Yedlin debuted from the bench, while Achraaf Lazaar was in the Directors Box as his switch from Palermo loomed. NUFC.com match report 2018 Newcastle U23s suffered their first loss of the season, beaten 0-2 by Wolves at Telford's New Bucks Head ground. NUFC.com match report 2021 A second win and clean sheet in five days for United's U23s, who beat Burnley 2-0 at Whitley Park. A Dylan Stephenson brace made it five in three games for him. NUFC.com match report 2023 Liverpool (h) 1-2 (1-0) Premier League P3, 3pts, 13th/20 Gordon(25) Nunez(81,90+3) 52,214 United shot themselves in the foot and somehow turned victory into defeat against ten-man Liverpool at SJP. They were torpedoed twice late on by substitute Darwin Nunez after dominating almost the entire game, following Anthony Gordon's goal and Virgil van Dijk's dismissal midway through the first half. NUFC.com match report PL highlights are online here 2025 United's pursuit of Wolves forward Jorgen Strand Larsen continued, with an improved bid of £55m for the 25 year-old Norwegian international rejected.