Brighton (h) Forwarding/resale now
Chelsea (a) SOLD OUT
Chelsea (h) Member sale now
Arsenal (h) Forwarding/resale now
Forest (a) ST holder sale now, 32 points

2024/25:
PL TV: four untouched

Tuesday afternoon saw the Premier League belatedly confirm their UK live TV selections for December and January; six of Newcastle's ten games in that period selected but only one rescheduled to a different day.

That's the visit to Old Trafford, which is shifted back a day to Monday 30th December. 

The two home games that take place when Amazon Prime cover the entire fixture programme will both be played on the days that were originally announced.

Confirmed fixtures:

Wed 04.12.2024 Liverpool (h) Prime 7.30pm
Sat 07.12.2024 Brentford (a) 3pm
Sat 14.12.2024 Leicester City (h) 3pm
Sat 21.12.2024 Ipswich Town (a) 3pm
Thu 26.12.2024 Aston Villa (h) Prime 3pm
Mon 30.12.2024 Manchester United (a) Sky 8pm
Sat 04.01.2025 Spurs (a) TNT 12.30pm
Sat 11.01.2025 FAC3
Wed 15.01.2025 Wolves (h) TNT 7.30pm
Sat 18.01.2025 Bournemouth (h) TNT 12.30pm
Sat 25.01.2025 Southampton (a) 3pm

Internationals:
Country calls

Latest international action for Magpies:

Miguel Almiron (Paraguay):
Tue 15.10.2024 Venezuela (h) Asuncion WCQ

Thu 10.10.2024 Ecuador (a) drew 0-0 WCQ
Miggy started in Quito and completed 75 minutes.

Bruno Guimaraes (Brazil):
Wed 16.10.2024 Peru (h) Brasilia CWC

Fri 11.10.2024 Chile (a) won 2-1 CWC
A decisive intervention for the midfielder in Santiago de Chile, introduced at half time with the score 1-1 and providing an assist for the 89th minute winner.

Jamal Lewis (Northern Ireland):
Tue 15.10.2024 Bulgaria (h) Belfast NL

Sat 12.10.2024 Belarus (n) drew 0-0 NL
Jamal played 67 minutes of the game played behind closed doors in the neutral venue of Budapest.

Lewis Hall (England U21s):
Tue 15.10.2024 Azerbaijan U21s (h) Bristol City ECQ

Fri 11.10.2024 Ukraine U21s (h) won 2-1 ECQ
A 90 minute shift for the full back in Bournemouth.

William Osula (Denmark U21s):
Tue 15.10.2024 Iceland U21s (h) Vejle ECQ
Victory for the Danes will secure their place at next summer's finals in Slovakia - and avoid possible participation in the playoff round. 

Sandro Tonali (Italy):
Mon 14.10.2024 Israel (h) won 4-1 NL
The midfielder retained his place in the side and completed the entire game in Udine.

Thu 10.10.2024 Belgium (h) drew 2-2 NL
An 80 minute shift for Sandro in Rome.

Emil Krafth (Sweden):
Mon 14.10.2024 Estonia (a) won 3-0 NL
Fielded at right wing back/midfield, the Magpie played 90 minutes in Tallinn to reach 50 senior international appearances (30 of which whilst a Magpie).

Fri 11.10.2024 Slovakia (a) drew 2-2 NL
Emil came on for the last two of minutes of added time as the Swedes let a two-goal lead slip in Bratislava.

Trevan Sanusi, Leo Shahar (England U18s):
Mon 14.10.2024 Ukraine (n) won 3-1 FR
Both Newcastle players were in the starting XI in Marbella, with Leo captaining the side. 

Fri 11.10.2024 Sweden (n) lost 0-2 FR
Defeat in Marbella for the Young Lions under the guidance of former Magpie coach Liam Bramley.

Full back Leo was in the starting XI with winger Trevan named on the bench and appearing during the game.

Anthony Gordon, Tino Livramento , Nick Pope (England):
Sun 13.10.2024 Finland (a) won 3-1 NL
All three Magpies remained on the bench in Helsinki.

Thu 10.10.2024 Greece (h) lost 1-2 NL
Gordon began the game at Wembley, completing 60 minutes before making way for Ollie Watkins.

Livramento and Pope were both unused substitutes.

Odysseas Vlachodimos (Greece):
Sun 13.10.2024 Ireland (h) won 2-0 NL
Another cap and a clean sheet in Athens for the custodian.

Thu 10.10.2024 England (a) won 2-1 NL
The Magpies 'keeper played the full game at Wembley.

2024/25:
Brighton (h)

Following the international break, Newcastle restart their Premier League programme by welcoming the Seagulls to Gallowgate on Saturday.

It's an old-fashioned 3pm kick-off. 

Team: Kieran Trippier has reportedly suffered a hamstring injury that will keep him out until early December.

There's optimism that Callum Wilson and Alexander Isak could return, along with fellow absentee Lewis Miley.  Jamaal Lascelles and Sven Botman remain out.

Joelinton is one booking away from an automatic one game suspension.

Coral rate this match as follows:

NUFC win 21/20
The draw 11/4
BHAFC win 12/5

New customers receive a £20 bet when staking £5 (T's & C's apply). Find those markets online here 

BHAFC: Adam Webster, Jan Paul van Hecke, Joao and Matt O'Reilly are all unavailable while Georginio Rutter is doubtful after he withdrew from international duty.

Solly March, Simon Adringa and former Magpie James Milner could return after injury. 

Now 38, Milner has played at SJP in the Premier League for Leeds United, Newcastle, Aston Villa, Manchester City and Liverpool so far in his career.

Albion have won one, drawn one and lost the other one of their three PL away games to date. 

Their 3-0 success at Everton was followed by a 1-1 draw at Arsenal and a 2-4 reverse at Chelsea. 

Referee: Peter Bankes - a second Toon appointment of the season for the Lancashire-based whistler, following the 1-3 loss at Fulham in September.   

VAR: Tony Harrington

Latest PL fixtures: 

Sat 19.10.2024:
Spurs v West Ham (12.30pm) TNT
Fulham v Aston Villa (3pm)
Ipswich Town v Everton (3pm)
Manchester United v Brentford (3pm)
Newcastle v Brighton & Hove Albion (3pm)
Southampton v Leicester City (3pm)
Bournemouth v Arsenal (5.30pm) Sky

Sun 20.10.2024:
Wolves v Manchester City (2pm) Sky
Liverpool v Chelsea (4.30pm) Sky

Mon 21.10.2024:
Nottingham Forest v Crystal Palace (8pm) Sky

UK TV: None

WonderBar in The Gate opens at 10am, with DJ Mad Mick on stage from 11.30am details here

Overseas TV: 
Arena Premium 2 Serbia
Arena Sport 3 Croatia
Arena Sport 4 Slovenia
Arena Sport 5 Bosnia
Astro Go (Malaysia)
beIN Connect MENA/Turkey
Canal+ Action Czech
Canal+ Live 8 France HD/myCANAL
Claro TV+ (Brazil)
DAZN Portugal/Eleven 5 Portugal
DAZN Spain
Disney+ Argentina/Caribbean/Chile/Sur
Disney+ Hotstar (India)
DStv Now
ESPN Brazil
FuboTV Canada/USA
Go3 Extra Sports Est/Lat/Lit
iQiyi (China)
JioTV (India)
K+/K+ SPORT 2 (Vietnam)
Migu (China)
NBC Universo (USA)
Now E (Hong Kong)
ON Plus (Vietnam)
Optus Sport (Australia)
QQ Sports Live (China)
Showmax (South Africa)
SiminnSport 2 (Iceland)
Skylink (Czech/Slovakia)
Sky Sport NOW (New Zealand)
Sky Sport Premier League/Sky Go/WOW (Germany)
Sport 24 At Sea Extra
StarHub TV+ (Singapore)
Stod 2 Sport 2 (Iceland)
SuperSport Action Africa (South Africa)
SuperSport MaXimo 2 (South Africa)
SuperSport Variety 3 HD (South Africa)
Telemundo Deportes En Vivo (USA)
TOD (Turkey)
True ID (Thailand)
TV3 MAX Denmark HD
TV 360 (Vietnam)
U-NEXT (Japan)
UNIVERSO (USA)
USA Network HD
ViaPlay Den/Fin/Ned/Nor/Pol/Swe
Vidio (Indonesia)
VieON (Vietnam)
Vivo Play (Brazil)
Voyo Player Slovakia
Zapping (Brazil)
ZhiBo8 (China)

UK Radio: None

Local Radio: Live on BBC Radio Newcastle

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

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

Metro: No scheduled service alterations.

Rail: No relevant scheduled service alterations.

Details of scheduled rail alterations are online here

Roads: The Tyne Bridge refurbishment programme is underway, with one lane in each direction closed at all times until further notice. That will lead to inevitable congestion and delays. More details here

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

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

Stats:

Seagulls @ SJP - all-time:

2023/24 drew 1-1 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)

2024/25:
NUFCW @ SJP

Tickets for next month's Barclays Women's Championship game between Newcastle United Women and Southampton at SJP are now on sale as follows:  

Tue 15.10.2024: NUFCW ST holders can purchase additional places (maximum of five).

Wed 16.10.2024: Members and fans with a previous purchase history for NUWFC games at SJP. 

Thu 17.10.2024: General sale opens.

The game is a 2pm kick-off on Sunday 17.11.2024. NUFCW fixture list is online here

Prices: £8 adults, £2 concessions (Premium seating available £40 adults, £30 children).

For group bookings (6+) email [email protected]

2024/25:
U18 fixture switch

Newcastle and Leeds United have reversed their two scheduled U18 Premier League games this season, with the Magpies now travelling to Yorkshire later this month rather than hosting the Whites on Tyneside: 

Sat 26.10.2024 Leeds U18s v NUFC U18s (Noon)
Sat 12.04.2025 NUFC U18s v Leeds U18s (Noon)

Charity effort:
St. James goal reached

Many congratulations to NUFC.com reader Keith Airey who has now completed his 550 mile charity walk along Camino de Santiago aka the Way of St. James.

Following the traditional pilgrimage path through France and Spain, Keith defied yet another day of heavy rain to arrive into Santiago de Compostela on Friday.

Keith is fundraising for The Samaritans in memory of his late nephew, William. Anyone wishing to donate to this worthy cause can do so via justgiving here

Ex-Mag:
City take old boy 

Manchester City have announced that their incoming Director of Football will be ex-Magpie Hugo Viana, who is leaving a similar post at Sporting Lisbon.

The 41 year-old former Portuguese international will replace Txiki Begiristain at the end of the season.

Loan lads:
Temps 

Current Magpies making temporary switches:

Joe White (MK Dons)
Joe started the home game against Port Vale in League Two on Saturday and was subbed just before the hour. 

Vale scored the only goal of the game in the 77th minute to send them top of the league.

Next up for MK is a visit to Morecambe on Saturday.

Max Thompson (Chesterfield)
Thompson played the entirety of Saturday's 2-2 home draw with Notts County in League Two. 

The goalkeeper saved a late penalty kick but couldn't prevent David McGoldrick putting in the rebound. 

The Spireites return to action on Friday at Newport County,

Jamal Lewis (Sao Paulo)
Vasco da Gama (h) Serie A, Thursday,

Harrison Ashby (QPR)
Portsmouth (h) Championship, Saturday.

Miodrag Pivas (Willem II)
Fortuna Sittard (h) Eredivisie, Sunday.

Jamie Miley (Newport County) (injured)

U21s:
Winning run ends 

Rotherham United  3  Newcastle U21s  1

Match action

Match report

2024/25:
Chelsea (h) away allocation disclosed

Chelsea have confirmed ticket details to their fans for the Carabao Cup tie at St. James' Park on Wednesday 30th October - including an increased allocation.

The Blues have received a maximum of 4,883 places - just over 1,600 more than set aside for PL fixtures. It's unclear where their additional seats are located. 

Carabao Cup - last 16:

Tue 29.10.2024:
Southampton v Stoke City 7.45pm Sky+
Brentford v Sheffield Wednesday 8pm Sky

Wed 30.10.2024:
Brighton & Hove Albion v Liverpool 7.30pm Sky
Aston Villa v Crystal Palace 7.45pm Sky+
Manchester United v Leicester City 7.45pm Sky+
Newcastle United v Chelsea 7.45pm Sky+
Preston North End v Arsenal 7.45pm Sky+
Spurs v Manchester City 8.15pm Sky

2024/25:
Home draw for U21s

Thursday saw the Second Round draw for this season's Northumberland Senior Cup, defending champions Newcastle United U21s handed a home tie against Alnwick Town of Northern League Divison Two.

Second Round draw:

Ashington v Newcastle Blue Star
Newcastle United U21s v Alnwick Town
Blyth Town v Heaton Stannington
Newcastle University v Morpeth Town

Ties are scheduled to be played by November 29th. 

Incoming:
Ground force?

The third anniversary of the club's takeover on Monday saw Newcastle confirm the appointment of Roger Thornton as a Director.

Born in South Shields, Roger is Head of Property at Motcomb Estates Limited, an asset management company that focuses on a portfolio of global office, retail, hotel and leisure assets for the family of Newcastle United co-owner, Jamie Reuben.

Roger retains a keen interest in his native North East and has played a key role in recent developments in Newcastle city centre, including the transformative Pilgrims Quarter project, as well as supporting property matters for Newcastle Racecourse.

He also has strong family links to the Magpies. His grandfather, Ben Sullivan, was an administrator who moved from Lincoln City to re-launch the Newcastle United Development Association in the mid-1960s.

Ben played a key role in supporting ground improvements at St. James' Park over many years, including securing funding to build the existing East Stand structure which opened in 1973.

Premier League:
Goalless Goodison
after Gordon gaffe

Everton  0  Newcastle  0

Match report

Latest:
SJP future: no decision

NUFC have published details of the latest Fan Advisory Board (FAB) meeting. 

Among topics discussed were the ongoing feasibility study into the future home of the club - either at an extended SJP or another site.

Chief Operating Officer Brad Miller said that the study was progressing but not "quite at the decision-making stage yet." No significant update is due until 2025.

Full details are online here

Club CEO Darren Eales took part in the previous two FAB meetings but wasn't involved in this latest one. The extended timeline regarding the stadium future means that his successor should be in post when the final decision is publicised. 

FAB updates are here

2024/25:
West Ham (h) 
ticket timetable

Member Ballot open: Mon 28.10.2024 10am.
Member Ballot close: Wed 30.10.2024 10am.
Ballot winners notified by Wed 30.10.2024 5pm.
Ballot purchase open: Thu 31.10.2024 12.30pm.
Ballot purchase close: Sat 02.11.2024 12.30pm. 
ST forward/resale open: Sun 03.11.2024 10am.
Member general sale open: Mon 04.11.2024 10am.

Update:
Further Metro 
closure revealed

Metro operator Nexus confirm no services will run from  Gateshead Stadium to/from South Shields/ South Hylton for five days from Monday October 28th.

Track work in the Pelaw area means that the last trains on that section will run on Sunday October 27th and services won't restart until Saturday November 2nd - the outage including when Newcastle play Chelsea in the Carabao Cup at SJP on Wednesday October 30th.

Replacement bus services 900/901 and X900/X901 will operate to and from Gateshead Interchange. 

Find further details online here

Update:
Eales bombshell

From Newcastle United, Friday Sep 27th:

Newcastle United CEO Darren Eales is to step down from his position after being diagnosed with a chronic form of blood cancer.

Darren will continue to lead Newcastle United's executive team until a successor is appointed.

Darren arrived at St. James' Park in August 2022 - ten months after the club's change in ownership - and has played a critical role in a significant period of progression on and off the pitch.

During his tenure, as well as reaching a first domestic cup final in 24 years in February 2023, the Magpies returned to the UEFA Champions League last season after a fourth-place finish in the Premier League.

Darren Eales said: "Being CEO of Newcastle United is an extraordinary privilege and I am incredibly proud to be part of the club's exciting journey.

"However, it has become apparent to me that now is the right time to make this decision so that I can prioritise my health and my family.

"In the short term, it will be business as usual in terms of running the club's day-to-day operations, and I will give my full support to a transitionary period that will enable the board to carefully assess and appoint my successor.

"I want to extend my sincere thanks to the club's supporters, ownership, players and staff. I'm proud of what we have collectively achieved and I'm excited to see what's ahead for everyone as the club builds towards a future of sustained success."

Newcastle United Chairman, Yasir Al-Rumayyan, said: "All of us who are connected with Newcastle United are very saddened by this news. Our thoughts are with Darren and his family and we send him every good wish for a full recovery.

"On a personal level, Darren has been a great partner to me and to our fans, players, ownership and staff.

"On behalf of the club and its owners, I want to thank Darren for his service and dedication to Newcastle United. He has made a significant contribution to the club's progress during his time as CEO, helping to build a strong foundation for Newcastle United's success. We fully understand the difficult decision he has made.

"We will work closely with Darren to hand over the CEO role at the appropriate moment following a carefully considered search process, and he will continue to have the full support of the board and the Newcastle United family now and in the future."

2024/25:
Crystal Palace (a) 
rail disruption
 
FAO anyone travelling to Newcastle's Premier League game at Selhurst Park on Saturday November 30th, rail engineering works mean that London Kings Cross station will be completely closed that Saturday and Sunday.

A reduced LNER service from Newcastle will operate to and from St. Neots, with a replacement bus to Bedford providing connections to London-bound trains.

Find further information online here