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Newcastle 2
Chelsea 0
Premier League
St. James' Park
Sunday 11th May
Match report to follow

The Never-Ending Tour

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Arsenal (a) SOLD OUT
Everton (h) Member sale now
Celtic (a) ST sale now 8pts

Premier League:
Touching distance!

Newcastle  2  Chelsea  0

Match action is online here


Latest Premier League table - top 10: 

1 Liverpool 36 +46 83
2 Arsenal 36 +33 68
3 Newcastle 36 +23 66
4 Manchester City 36 +24 65
5 Chelsea 36 +19 63
6 Aston Villa 36 +7 63
7 Nottm Forest 36 +12 62
8 Brentford 36 +10 55
9 Brighton 36 +3 55
10 Bournemouth 36 +12 53

Newcastle took a colossal step towards securing Champions League football next season at St.James' Park on Sunday afternoon, scoring goals in the opening and closing stages of the game to defeat a ten man Chelsea side.

Less than two minutes had gone when Sandro Tonali flicked home at the Leazes End, before Bruno Guimaries hoisted his shot into the Gallowgate net in the final seconds of normal time to seal victory and move his side into third spot. 

On identical points and goal difference with the visitors at kick-off, United failed to build on that early lead but were handed a further advantage when a yellow card shown to Nicolas Jackson for bludgeoning Sven Botman was upgraded to a red in the 35th minute after a pitchside VAR review.

Botman was one of two changes to the starting line-up that drew 1-1 at Brighton; brought into a three man defence at the expense of Kieran Trippier while Anthony Gordon replaced Joe Willock - neither of the two players omitted making the bench due to fitness concerns.

The hosts were unable to press home their numerical superiority before the break and found Chelsea a rather different prospect after the interval, Cole Palmer pushing into the attack and his colleagues pressing Jacob Murphy on the right hand side of the home defence.

That was exacerbated by the replacement of Botman by Miley and after an uncomfortable 10 minutes, Emil Krafth appeared from the bench to take over at right back - Gordon's exit allowing Harvey Barnes switch flanks to the left and Murphy be reinstated on the opposite wing.

A home crowd who had roared their heroes on to the field grew increasingly tense as United dropped deeper and deeper and conceded a worrying number of corner kicks.


Nick Pope denied both Marc Cucurella and Enzo Fernandez, while
forgettable shooting and poor passing left United unable to exploit occasional sights of goal at the other end.

Bruno wastefully attempted to break the net with a first time volley from almost in the six yard box before Chelsea substitute Reece James botched a presentable header.

Daylight was belatedly put between the sides though - on both the field and the league table - in the last seconds of normal time, Bruno atoning for his earlier profligacy with a shot from the edge of the box that flicked off a defender before looping over the helpless Robert Sanchez.

That clinching goal was scored from not far off the spot that Alan Shearer had memorably netted against the same opponents back in April 2004 - and equally celebrated - although we will admit to concerns that Bruno would get a second yellow after uprooting the Strawberry corner flag and raising it to the heavens in celebration.

The basis for this deserved victory came from United's fast start and while the red card aided our cause, referee John Brooks struggled at times to deal with the cowardly antics of the visiting side, led by pantomime villain Cucurella.

Given some of what went on here and the furious response of Fabian Schar to one sly dig in his direction, the absence of Joelinton may actually have been a blessing - tempting as it was to imagine him wading in to seek vengeance....

Newcastle's Champions League aspirations then received a further boost after Leicester City took a point from their visit to the City Ground - a result that leaves Nottingham Forest four points behind the black and whites.

The weekend's fixtures concluded with Arsenal sharing four goals at Anfield, leaving them just two points clear of United ahead of next Sunday's visit to the Emirates.

Ex-Magpie Mikel Merino will miss that reunion with his old team though, following his dismissal at Liverpool.

The prospect of finishing as runners-up is an enticing one, but regardless of what happens at Arsenal, the task of staying in the top five will be accomplished by defeating Everton at Gallowgate on the final day of the season.  

Team:
Pope, Livramento, Schar, Botman (Miley 55), Burn, Guimaraes (Longstaff 90+4), Tonali, J.Murphy, Gordon (Krafth 65), Barnes, Isak (Wilson 90+4)
Subs n/u: Dubravka, Ruddy, Neave, Osula, Lascelles.

Booked: Schar, Murphy, Guimaraes, Krafth.

Goals: Tonali 2, Guimaraes 90. 



C
FC: Sanchez, Caicedo, Cucurella, Colwill, Chalobah (Sancho 75), Lavia (Gusto 75), Fernandez, Madueke (James 46), Neto, Palmer, Jackson.
Subs n/u: Acheampong, Badiashile, Dewsbury-Hall, George, Jorgensen, Adarabioyo.

Booked: Fernandez, Colwill.
 
Sent off: Jackson (35)

Crowd:
52,231 including
3,000 away fans.

Home fans entering the ground by 11am received a voucher for a free drink that had to be redeemed by 11.30am.

Full time saw SJP echo to Blur's "Parklife", swiftly followed by "Chelsea Dagger". It's fair to say that Newcastle supporters left with a sense of enormous wellbeing....

Missing from the squad due to injury, Joelinton was present to cheer on his colleagues, resplendent in a 1995/96 home shirt complete with "Shearer 9" decals.

Following last weekend's Rugby League Magic Weekend, the efforts of Wor Flags resulted in a fine spectacle to welcome the teams to the field, crucially boosting the volume levels to offset the tragically early KO time. 

Thanks to everyone who entered our score prediction competition, to win a
limited edition signed vinyl copy of Andrew Cushin's new album "Love is For Everyone."

There were multiple correct entries meaning that a random draw was required to establish the winner, which brought forth the name of Stephen Boyles.

Eddie Howe: 

"The first half we were really, really good. The sending-off changed the game, and with the scoreline it became a tricky second half for us mentally. The message was to attack but on the pitch it felt different. Chelsea changed and tweaked things and made it difficult for us tactically, so congratulations to them, but we hung in there.

"The second half was stressful. I was pleased with how we defended. Nick (Pope) made two magnificent saves for us and you can’t forget the part he played today.

"We always look at the opposition and see what the best system would be. We also lost Kieran (Trippier) and Joe Willock so we had to think about the balance of the team. It was a mixture of both things (to play with a back three).

"Having three centre-halves helped us defensively but we still looked a threat the other way. That’s the key thing – some of our attacking play was really good. We just needed the second goal at that stage.

"
The sending-off changed the game. With the scoreline as it was, it was a tricky second half for us mentally because we wanted to go and attack, and that was the message.

"It was anxious in the second half, that was an interesting 45 minutes. We played really well in the first half, we were electric, but a mixture of things - the psychology of the game, the scoreline, 10 v 11 - it made it a difficult second half. I thought Chelsea did really well but we hung in there.

"The way we play has to fit the culture of the club and what the supporters want. They want fast, attacking, aggressive football; that’s perfect for me. I love to try to give them what they want. 

"The start today was amazing – the atmosphere was everything we hoped it would be and then the players delivered.
The crowd were up for the game, the atmosphere was amazing. 

"I think the challenge today was the early kick-off. Could we find the voice and the intense atmosphere that we needed? It is very different to kicking off later. I thought the supporters were magnificent - maybe the free pint helped!

"We're on the road to what we want to do this season, but there's still a lot of work to do and two tough fixtures to play.

"The size of the prize is huge, the players are aware of that. There was a worry when we won the (Carabao Cup) trophy that there would be a negative consequence of that, but I think it actually gave us confidence.

"A massive win for us, and we knew that, of course, before the game, we knew the importance. It's so tight, that will put us in a stronger position, but it's still very tight and two games to keep our focus and to try and get as many points as we can."

On the red card offence:

"I thought initially my gut reaction was that's a sending off because I could sort of see that Jackson wasn't looking at the ball, he was looking at the man and I think that always puts you in a vulnerable position, especially if you make contact with your elbow like he did.

"I've just seen it when I was being interviewed on the TV there, and for me, my opinion hasn't changed. I do think it's a red.


"
I don’t want to see red cards in games unless it’s clear and obvious. The visual cues are there. I’m sure he hasn’t meant to elbow him but it doesn’t look great."


On Sven Botman:

"He was slightly uncomfortable in the half time break with a knee problem. I don't think it's serious. He was obviously OK to carry on but he was feeling something.

"With that in mind, and the fact I thought we needed to change tactically, we made a change and brought Lewie
(Miley) on.

"It was a big moment for Lewie, and I thought he handled that situation, with a lot of pressure on him, really, really well. I was really pleased with him.”

On Emil Krafth:

"I thought Emil did really well. It was a difficult time for any defender to come on to the pitch with so much at stake. He used his vast experience and delivered a strong performance." 

On the absent Trippier and Willock:

"Kieran has a calf problem and Joe has a thigh problem - they're both similar injuries.

"We don’t think they’re serious, but we don't know if we'll see them again this season.

"We’d love to get them back fit, and able to play a part, but at this moment in time, I’ve not really got any idea whether or not that’s possible.”

On the absent Joelinton:

"When you miss a player like Joelinton, he’s such an infectious character in so many different ways. When he’s missing, you’re looking for someone to step up. 

"It’s the same with Kieran
(Trippier). He’s got so much experience and is very vocal, and you miss his vocal presence when he’s not there and not playing. I thought the players that came in did elevate us.

"I thought we played really well in that first half. I changed the system, and that changes a lot of things for us, but I thought the players’ tactical understanding was brilliant.”


Latest PL results:

Sat 10.05.2025:
Fulham 1-3 Everton
Ipswich Town 0-1 Brentford
Southampton 0-0 Manchester City
Wolves 0-2 Brighton & Hove Albion
Bournemouth 0-1 Aston Villa

Sun 11.05.2025:
Newcastle 2-0 Chelsea
Manchester United 0-2 West Ham
Nottingham Forest 2-2 Leicester City
Spurs 0-2 Crystal Palace
Liverpool 2-2 Arsenal

Referee:
John Brooks - fourth posting of the season for the Leicestershire official and a second in the PL after the 1-0 victory over Arsenal. Brooks also took charge of the 2-0 Carabao Cup success at Arsenal and the Final at Wembley.

VAR:
Darren England

Stats: 

Newcastle's sixth successive home league victory means that they've won 12 PL games at SJP this season: matching their 2022/23 tally and their highest total since racking up 15 back in 2002/03.

United have won four successive league and cup home games against the Blues for the first time in the PL era.

Sandro Tonali
netted his fifth PL goal for Newcastle.  

PL goal number 21 for Bruno Guimaraes as a Magpie.

Tonali's opener was the third fastest goal Newcastle have scored in the PL so far this season:

26 seconds Isak v Ipswich Town (a)
80 seconds Gordon v Aston Villa (h)
111 seconds Tonali v Chelsea (h)
113 seconds Murphy v Leicester City (a)

Jamaal Lascelles appeared in a first team squad for the first time since going off injured during the PL home win over West Ham back in March 2024.


Blues @ SJP - Premier League era:

2024/25 Won 2-0 Tonali, Guimaraes
2024/25
Won 2-0 Isak, og(Disasi) (LC)
2023/24
Won 4-1 Isak, Lascelles, Joelinton, Gordon
2022/23 Won 1-0 Willock
2021/22 Lost 0-3
2020/21 Lost 0-2
2019/20 Won 1-0 Hayden
2018/19 Lost 1-2 Joselu
2017/18 Won 3-0 Gayle, Perez 2
2015/16 Drew 2-2 Perez, Wijnaldum
2014/15 Won 2-1 Cisse 2
2013/14 Won 2-0 Gouffran, Remy
2012/13 Won 3-2 Gutierrez, Sissoko 2
2011/12 Lost 0-3
2010/11 Drew 1-1 Carroll
2008/09 Lost 0-2
2007/08 Lost 0-2
2006/07 Drew 0-0
2006/07 Lost 0-1 (LC)
2005/06 Won 1-0 Bramble
2004/05 Drew 1-1 og(Geremi)
2004/05 Won 1-0 Kluivert (FAC)
2004/05 Lost 0-2 (LC)
2003/04 Won 2-1 Ameobi, Shearer
2002/03 Won 2-1 og(Hasselbaink) Bernard
2001/02 Lost 1-2 Shearer
2000/01 Drew 0-0
1999/00 Lost 0-1
1998/99 Lost 0-1
1997/98 Won 3-1 Dabizas, Lee, Speed
1996/97 Won 3-1 Shearer 2, Asprilla
1995/96 Won 2-0 Ferdinand 2
1995/96 Drew 2-2 Albert, Beardsley (FAC) (2-4pens)
1994/95 Won 4-2 Cole 2, Fox, Lee
1993/94 Drew 0-0


The hunt for Greggs continues

Missing from his seat at SJP on Sunday was Mark Allison aka Run Geordie Run as he continues his coast to coast trek across the USA from New York to California.

Setting off on May 1st, he's now completed over 300 miles of his 3,200 mile route, tuning in to hear the win over Chelsea as he continues through Pennsylvania.

Mark is raising funds for St.Benedicts Hospice - if you're able to contribute, then this can be done online here

The Run Geordie Run home page is online here with links to his various social media accounts and details of his fundraising endeavours both past and present. 

2024/25:
Champions held

Newcastle U18s  3  Manchester City U18s  3

Match action is online here

Newcastle U18s concluded their U18 Premier League season on Saturday by sharing six goals with North Section winners Manchester City at a sun-soaked Little Benton.

Seeking their 22nd successive league win, the Citizens led at half time thanks to Christian Dunbar-McDonald, who danced through the home defence in the eighth minute.

The young Magpies equalised with a fine team worked goal in the 56th minute: Matheos Ferreira crossing from the right side of the area and Henry Johnson knocking it down for Kacey Wooster to notch his tenth of the season.

And three minutes later United led when Wooster's shot from the left was palmed out by Max Hudson for Matheos Ferreira to stroke home from close range.

The visitors levelled on 69 minute when Finlay Gorman's right wing corner was headed in unopposed by Leke Drake and substitute Gorman then beat Aidan Harris from distance ten minutes later to restore City's lead.

Beaten 1-7 in the corresponding game earlier in the season, Newcastle's late pressure was rewarded with an equaliser in the final seconds of normal time, Matty Taylor driving through a crowd of players from inside of the box.

Team: Harris, Shahar, Cogdon, Johnson, Epia, Finneran, Ferreira, Munda, Wooster (Brayson 77), O'Donovan (Taylor 77), Sanusi (Fitzgerald 66).
Subs n/u: Jones, Durrant.

Booked: O'Donovan, Finneran, Cogdon.

Chris Moore's side ended the season fifth in the table, three points ahead of the mackems who lost 1-3 at Manchester United in their final game on Saturday. 

City's season continues when they meet South Section winners Aston Villa with the national title at stake - Villa defeated them 3-1 in the FA Youth Cup Final on Monday.

Update:
Badge re-imagined

NUFC have announced plans to alter the club crest from the current version, with an initial consultation exercise in the form of an online survey for ST holders and members.

That dropped into inboxes on Friday, with a cut-off point for completed entries of next Friday (May 16th),

A subsequent survey is promised following a fan workshop staged at SJP and online this Wednesday (May 14th).

Further details online here

PS: images claimed to represent the club's favoured design are currently doing the rounds on social media - and are almost laughably bad....

Championship:
Playoffs - halfway

Play-off semi-finals:

Thu 08.05.2025
Bristol City 0-3 Sheffield United
Fri 09.05.2025 Coventry City 1-2 mackems

Mon 12.05.2025
Sheffield United v Bristol City (8pm)
Tue 13.05.2025 mackems v Coventry City (8pm)

Sat 24.05.2025 Playoff final @ Wembley (KO tbc)

Leeds United were promoted as title winners, Burnley secured the second automatic promotion spot.

NSC:

Senior Cup warning

This season's Northumberland Senior Cup Final between Morpeth Town and Heaton Stannington takes place at Gallowgate on Wednesday night, May 14th.

That's a 7.30pm kick-off and spectators can gain access via turnstiles at the East Stand. Prices are £8 adults, £4 concessions and £2 U18s.

Be aware that payment is strictly cash only - no cards or any other payment method will be accepted. 

2025/26:
Celtic (a) on sale now


Newcastle have confirmed a second pre-season kickabout, at Scottish Champions Celtic on Saturday July 19th.

That's a 3pm kick-off and the Magpies have been given 7,200 places, which are now on sale to 2025/26 season ticket holders with 8 points or more.

As was the case for March's Wembley visit, away travel groups won't be in use and seats are individually selected from a seating plan. That was visible on a smartphone but some desktop users report that they struggled to see it.

It's also worth repeating that more than one section is on sale, but in order to see the others, you need to click on the arrow to the right of the screen. 

NB: some seats in areas 118 and 119 in the usual away corner have restricted views due to a pillar. These look to be included in the 1,200 that NUFC will be selling for a slightly cheaper price after the full price ones sell out.

NUFC state that this game will be excluded from the usual away ticket transfer scheme.

Prices: £25 adults, over 65s £17, 13-16s £17, U13s £12.

(There's no relevant scheduled rail work that weekend).

This will be United's first game in the East end of Glasgow since a 1-2 loss in August 2004. That was the third visit of the Premier League era, following a 0-2 reverse in July 1999 and a 1-1 draw on a red-hot day in August 1995.

The most recent meeting of the two sides took place at SJP during August 2007, ending in a 4-1 win for the Magpies. 

For Eddie Howe it's a belated opportunity to lead a side out at Parkhead, having rejected the chance to become Celtic boss during 2021 - supposedly after failing to reach an agreement on the appointment of his backroom staff.

U21s:
Buddies beaten

St.Mirren XI  2  Newcastle U21s  3

Belated confirmation that Newcastle U21s were in friendly action last Tuesday; coach Diarmuid O'Carroll making a successful return to his former club St.Mirren.

Goalscorers for United at the first team ground in Paisley were Josh Donaldson, Alfie Harrison and Trevan Sanusi.

The Magpies second string will play a further friendly this coming Tuesday, hosting Celtic behind closed doors.

Premier League:
Arsenal (a)

Newcastle's final away game of the season takes them to North London and a 4.30pm kick-off on Sunday at the Emirates Stadium, live on Sky Sports.

NUFC confirm that tickets are in digital format and will be sent out via email on Monday. Ticket forwarding opens at 4.30pm on Thursday and ends at 11.30am on Sunday. 

If you are intending to forward your ticket (limit of two per season) then don't download the ticket, otherwise it will need to be reissued - which is a pain in the a**e.... 

United go in search of an unprecedented fourth victory and clean sheet against Mikel Arteta's side this season, after their 1-0 PL win at SJP followed by the two-legged Carabao Cup success - 2-0 in London and 2-0 on Tyneside.

Team: Lewis Hall and Matt Targett miss out, with the status of Joelinton, Kieran Trippier and Joe Willock tbc.

Coral rate this game as follows:

NUFC win 29/10
The draw 13/5
AFC win 10/11

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

AFC: Mikel Merino is suspended after his dismissal against Liverpool while Declan Rice is doubtful after missing Sunday's 2-2 draw at Anfield with an unspecified injury. 

Referee: tbc

VAR:
tbc

UK TV:
Live on Sky Sports

City centre bars with live TV coverage include:

The Dog & Parrot on Clayton Street West.
Frate in the Bigg Market.
Pumphreys in the Bigg Market.

The game will be live at WonderBar in The Gate.

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UK Radio: Live on BBC Radio 5 Live Sport

Rail: Scheduled disruptions are online here


Kings Cross station is closed all weekend.
Charing Cross station is closed all weekend.
Liverpool Street station has a reduced Sunday service.

Tube:
Scheduled disruptions online here

Piccadilly Line closures all weekend:
Kings Cross St Pancras to Uxbridge and Osterley.

District Line closures all weekend:
Turnham Green to Ealing Broadway.

DLR closures all weekend:
Stratford International to Woolwich Arsenal and Poplar to Beckton.

Elizabeth Line on Sunday:
reduced service between Paddington and Heathrow Airport.

Stats: 

Magpies @ Gunners - PL era:


2
024/25 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


NUFC final away game results - PL:

2023/24 Won 4-2 at Brentford
2022/23 Drew 1-1 at Chelsea
2021/22 Won 2-1 at Burnley
2020/21 Won 2-0 at Fulham
2019/20 Drew 0-0 at Brighton
2018/19 Won 4-0 at Fulham
2017/18 Lost 0-1 at Spurs
2015/16 Drew 0-0 at Aston Villa
2014/15 Lost 1-2 at QPR
2013/14 Lost 1-2 at Liverpool
2012/13 Won 2-1 at QPR
2011/12 Lost 1-3 at Everton
2010/11 Drew 2-2 at Chelsea
2008/09 Lost 0-1 at Aston Villa
2007/08 Lost 1-3 at Everton
2006/07 Drew 1-1 at Watford
2005/06 Drew 0-0 at Birmingham City
2004/05 Lost 0-2 at Everton
2003/04 Drew 1-1 at Liverpool
2002/03 Drew 2-2 at West Bromwich Albion
2001/02 Lost 1-3 at Southampton
2000/01 Lost 0-3 at Liverpool
1999/00 Drew 0-0 at Derby County
1998/99 Lost 0-2 at Leicester City
1997/98 Lost 0-1 at Blackburn Rovers
1996/97 Drew 0-0 at Manchester United
1995/96 Drew 1-1 at Nottingham Forest
1994/95 Lost 0-1 at Blackburn Rovers
1993/94 Lost 0-2 at Sheffield United


Remaining PL fixtures:

Fri 16.05.2025:

Aston Villa v Spurs (7.30pm) Sky
Chelsea v Manchester United (8.15pm) Sky

Sun 18.05.2025:
Everton v Southampton (Noon) TNT
West Ham v Nottingham Forest (2.15pm) Sky
Brentford v Fulham (3pm)
Leicester City v Ipswich Town (3pm)
Arsenal v Newcastle (4.30pm) Sky

Mon 19.05.2025:
Brighton & Hove Albion v Liverpool (8pm) Sky

Tue 20.05.2025:

Crystal Palace v Wolves (8pm)
Manchester City v Bournemouth (8pm)

Sun 25.05.2025 (TV picks awaited):
Bournemouth v Leicester City (4pm)
Fulham v Manchester City (4pm)
Ipswich Town v West Ham (4pm)
Liverpool v Crystal Palace (4pm)
Manchester United v Aston Villa (4pm)
Newcastle v Everton (4pm)
Nottingham Forest v Chelsea (4pm)
Southampton v Arsenal (4pm)
Spurs v  Brighton & Hove Albion (4pm)
Wolves v
Brentford (4pm)

Temps:
Loan lads 


Remaining NUFC players on temporary postings: 

Vakhtang Salia
(Dinamo Tblisi):
The youngster completed 71 minutes of Thursday's 2-1 home win over Telavi at the cost of booking, withdrawn when the scoring was complete.

Dinamo remain fourth in the Erovnuli Liga, 11 points shy of the leaders Iberia 1999.

Miodrag Pivas
(Willem II):
The usual unused bench place for Pivas as his current side lost 1-2 at home to Heracles in the Eredivisie on Friday.  

With two games to play, Willem II are condemned to a bottom three finish, either in the relegation playoff place that they currently occupy or one of the two automatic relegation spots. 

Max Thompson
(Chesterfield):
The Spireites have it all to do after a 0-2 home loss to Walsall in the first leg of their League Two Play-off semi-final on Sunday. Max remained on the bench.

Travis Hernes
(AaB):
A 1-3 loss away to Viborg on Sunday leave Aabs embroiled in the Danish SuperLiga relegation play-offs with just two games remaining.

James Huntley (Spennymoor Town):
Fitness problems inevitably meant that James wasn't in the squad for Sunday's FA Trophy Final meeting with Aldershot at Wembley. Moors were beaten 0-3.

 

 

Premier League:
Third time lucky

Brighton  1  Newcastle  1

Match report

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50s favourite recalled:
The remarkable story 
of a Wembley winner

The latest book from author Spencer Vignes is a biography of Chilean international Jorge ("George") Robledo, who arrived at St.James' Park from Barnsley along with his brother Eduardo ("Ted") during 1949.

Interviewing family members and their contemporaries, Spencer tells their largely unknown story, culminating in George's FA Cup Final winning goal for United in 1952.

Buy copies via Amazon here (affiliate link)






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Season 2024/25


NUFC ticketing website online here

NUFC Box Office: 0344 372 1892

Future STs:
No additional sale, none planned, no waiting list in operation.

2025/26 ST prices online
here

SJP seating plan online here  
(to read this, right click to save and zoom)

Away ticket
transfers are possible between 72 hours and five hours before kick-off (times can occasionally vary).

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

More info online here

Away tickets:
The PL-wide £30 away ticket price cap for adults applies in 2024/25.

Away ticket FAQ is online here

UEFA have agreed an away ticket price cap for 2025/26 European competitions:

€50 Champions League
€35 Europa League
€20 Conference League


Wed 14.05.2025 Heaton Stannington v Morpeth Town @ SJP, 7.30pm. Northumberland Senior Cup Final. £8 adults, £4 concessions and £2 U18s. East Stand turnstiles open NB: cash only.

Sun 18.05.2025 Arsenal (a)
@ Emirates Stadium, 4.30pm. Premier League. SOLD OUT.  Allocation: 3,000. Live on Sky Sports.

Sun 25.05.2025 Everton (h)
@ SJP, 4pm. Premier League.  ST forwarding/resale now. Live UK TV tbc (if any).

Wed 18.06.2025 PL fixture release (9am)

Sat 19.07.2025 Celtic (a) @ Parkhead, 3pm. Friendly. ST holder sale now, 8 points. £25 adults, over 65s £17, 13-16s £17, U13s £12. Allocation: 7.200.

Sun 27.07.2025 Arsenal (n) @ National Stadium, Singapore, 7.30pm local. Friendly.
Tickets available online here

Other pre-season games tbc:

Date tbc Spurs (n) Seoul tbc
Date tbc K-League XI (n) Seoul tbc


Sat 16.08.2025 PL begins 


NUFC live on TV:
Sun 18.05.2025 Arsenal (a) 4.30pm  Sky

(PL selections made to Mon 19.05.2025)

Live TV release date:

MW38: Following MW37

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Other events @ SJP:

Thu 12.06.2025
Sam Fender plus CMAT and The Pale White.
Sat 14.06.2025 Sam Fender plus CMAT, Olivia Dean and Ernie.
Sun 15.06.2025 Sam Fender plus CMAT, Olivia Dean and Hector Gannet.

Euro 2028 - date(s) awaited

Sun 24.05.2026 PL ends 

Summer transfer window: 

Sun 01.06.2025
to Tue 10.06.2025 and 
Mon 16.06.2025 to Mon 01.09.2025.

(33 weekend, five midweek games. 
No games played on 24.12.2025).

Thu 21.08.2025 ECL playoff 1L
Thu 28.08.2025 ECL playoff 2L

International Magpies
National Service

2025/26
International breaks:

02.06-10.06.2025
14.06-06.07.2025 Concacaf Gold Cup
01.09-09.09.2025
06.10-14.10.2025
10.11-18.11.2025
23.03-31.03.2026

 
Coxy's Corner

Whoops, He did it Again...


BBC Sport reckon Sean Longstaff's route back into the first team is by disguising himself as Emil Krafth....

(Peter Briggs, Keith Stewart)

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

On This Day in History
12th May


Born Or Died:

1948 John Henderson Blackley born, Falkirk, Scotland. (1977-79)

Joining Hibernian from minor league club Gairdoch United in his hometown of Falkirk, central defender John became a first team regular at Easter Road and appeared in the 1972 Scottish FA Cup Final defeat by Celtic.

Playing alongside future Magpies Alex Cropley and John Brownlie, the player nicknamed "sloop" after the Beach Boys song, "Sloop John B" won the first of seven Scotland caps against Czechoslovakia in October 1973.

Financial problems at Hibernian in 1977 saw the club accept a £100K bid from Newcastle in October 1977 and Blackley debuted in a 2-1 home loss to Derby County that month.

Unable to prevent United from dropping out of Division One that season, John stayed at SJP for our first unsuccessful attempt at promotion before leaving on a free in 1979.

Joining Preston North End, Blackley returned to Scotland two years later
with Hamilton Academical and had his first managerial post there after hanging up his boots.

Rejoining former club Hibernian - initially as assistant manager - he then took charge at Easter Road in 1984, appointing former Magpie Tommy Craig as his number two.

Blackley resigned after two years and took over at Cowdenbeath, moving on to join Dundee as their assistant manager.

He then began his association with Paul Sturrock, working as defensive coach with "Luggy" at St.Johnstone.

John then followed Sturrock as he moved on to manage Dundee United, Plymouth Argyle, Sheffield Wednesday, Swindon Town and Argyle again.

Following the arrival of Paul Mariner and John Carver at Home Park in 2009, John departed and returned to Scotland as assistant to Jocky Scott at Stirling Albion but left the club in December 2011.

December 2014 saw him honoured with the naming of a street - Blackley Place - in Reddingmuirhead near Falkirk.

1987 Phil Cave born, Newcastle.
(2001-07)

Left-sided defender who appeared for United at Academy and reserve team level, his sole senior outing coming in a pre-season friendly at Norwich City in July 2006.

Released by United, Phil joined Gateshead in 2007, following trials at both Darlington and Scunthorpe United.

Helping the Tynesiders win promotion to the Blue Square North via the playoffs, he then joined Livingston following a successful trial with the Scottish First Division side.

After half a dozen first team outings for the Almondvale club, Phil rejoined Gateshead on loan during February 2009, in time to play his part in their elevation to the Conference.

Released by the Tynesiders in 2010, Cave later appeared for Blyth Spartans, Whitley Bay (twice), Ashington (twice), Bedlington Terriers (twice), Newcastle Benfield and Killingworth.

2000 Kieren Aplin born, Newcastle.
(2015-18)

Defender spotted playing for North Shields Juniors by United, making his U18 debut from the bench in a 0-2 defeat at Middlesbrough during November 2015.

Awarded a two year scholarship the following summer, Kieren's first U18 goal came away to Wolves in December 2016.

Losing his place in the side midway through the following season, "Appers" was released by United and joined North Shields ahead of the 2018/19 season.

Later moves took him to Consett and Gateshead, spending the 2021/22 campaign on loan at Hebburn Town before making a permanent switch to Consett.

He later signed for Whickham.

2005 Charlie McArthur born, Irvine, Scotland. (2022-present)

United saw off competition from rival Premier League clubs including Liverpool, Brighton and Wolves to acquire central defender Charlie from Kilmarnock during July 2022.

The Scottish youth international had been promoted to the first team squad at Rugby Park by Killie boss and SJP old boy Tommy Wright, playing in three Challenge Cup ties before a Scottish Championship bow against Raith Rovers before turning 17.

Appearing for his new club at U18 and U21 level in pre-season, Charlie's competitive bow came against Manchester City in the U18 Premier League during August 2022. 

A knee injury barely a month later needed surgery and ended his season prematurely, returning to fitness and named on the bench for a pair of senior home friendlies. 

McArthur then marked his U21 debut with a goal during a 5-3 home victory over Southampton later that August.

McArthur was loaned to League Two Carlisle United in January 2025 but fell victim to the curse of a managerial change and struggled for pitch time as the Cumbrians were demoted. 

Charlie's U21 debut for Scotland came in a 2-0 friendly win against Ireland in Spain during March 2025.
 
 

What Else?

1904 Danish Representative XI (a)
3-2
(1-2) 
Friendly 
Wilson(1-1,2-2,3-2)
Lindgren(0-1), Olsen(44)
5,000
United maintained their 100% record on what was their first overseas tour, winning for the fourth time in Copenhagen.

The hosts went ahead and after Wilson levelled, the Danes missed a penalty before regaining the lead before the interval.

Wilson then scored twice more in the second half to defeat an XI including teenager Nils Middelboe - who would later join United on a short-term basis (see below)

1913 Danish XI (a)
4-1 
(2-1) 
Friendly 
Hall 2, Hewison, Finlay
Olsen
Crowd tbc
A decade later and the Magpies were back in Copenhagen for the third time, kicking off a trio of games with another victory.

During the series of games, Newcastle faced Nils Middelboe as they had nine years earlier and were impressed enough to sign him on amateur terms.

However the Dane subsequently opted to join Chelsea during October 1913 without making a senior competitive appearance for United.

1924 Spanish Select XI (a)
0-2
(?-?) 
Friendly
Larazza(pen), scorer tbc
Crowd tbc
The second leg of United's nine game tour of Spain saw them visit Bilbao to provide the opposition for the national team ahead of their participation in the Paris Olympics. 

There was some doubt about the penalty award.

1924
The Football League Management Committee announced that Newcastle had been fined £750 for fielding weakened sides in seven league games - keeping their strongest XI for FA Cup duty. 

1945 Middlesbrough (h)
11-0
(4-0) 
Wartime
Gordon, Hair 2, Stubbins 5, Carr 2, Milburn
11,800
SJP hosted the second leg of the Tyne Wear Tees Cup semi-final.

The visitors appeared to have been celebrating VE Day earlier in the week rather more lustily than United, given that the first leg on Teesside had finished 1-1.

1965 VFL Wolfsburg (W.Germany) (a)
3-1 
(0-1)
Friendly 
Penman(56,64),
Cummings(73)
Wuttich(4)
3,000 

Game three of United's five date post-season tour saw them in Lower Saxony. 

The hosts included a trio of guest players from Eintracht Braunschweig for this game at their Stadion am Elsterweg home.

The travelling party toured the nearby Volkswagen car factory before this game.

Team: Marshall, Craig, Clark, Anderson, McGrath, Iley, Suddick, Hilley, Cummings, Penman, Allen.

1984 Brighton & Hove Albion (h) 3-1 (1-1)
Division Two 
80pts, 3rd/22
Keegan(22), Waddle(50), Beardsley(85)
Ryan(41)
36,286 
Kevin Keegan played the final competitive game of his career, with United's top-flight return already secured. 

Under cloudless skies at a packed SJP, KK ended as he began, opening the scoring after Chris Waddles' shot rebounded off a post.

And although Gerry Ryan threatened to spoil the party with an equaliser before half time, Waddle's header and Peter Beardsley's masterly chip over Joe Corrigan ensured that things ended on the highest of high notes.
Youtube footage is online here

KK completed a lap of honour before taking to the microphone and imploring the club's directors to invest in players ahead of their top flight return.


Ello, Ello, Ello, we are the Geordie Boys...

1993 Former Magpie defender Frank Clark was appointed as successor to Brian Clough as Nottingham Forest Manager.

Future Magpie Stuart Pearce replaced him at the City Ground in December 1996.

2001
United's U17s overcame sweltering conditions to beat a highly-rated smoggies side 3-1 before 2,669 fans at SJP. 

Richard Offiong's brace and one from Chris Moore set up a two-legged playoff final against Ipswich Town. 

2004 Southampton (a)
3-3
(2-2)
Premiership
P37, 55pts, 6th/20
Ameobi(7), Bowyer(35), Ambrose(90)
Beattie(19), og(Bramble)(39), Griffit(88)
31,815
A place in the Champions League slipped through Newcastle's fingers after a  deeply disappointing night at St. Mary's in their penultimate game.

The Magpies twice led, only for a Saints side down to 10 men - after Kevin Phillips limped off injured with all subs used - to draw level and seemingly win it late on. 

There was still time for Darren Ambrose to equalise though; the point gained invaluable in securing United's UEFA Cup spot.
NUFC.com match report

2009 Newcastle reserves retained the Northumberland Senior Cup with a 4-0 win over Northern League Ashington at SJP.

A Xisco brace and efforts from Ben Tozer and Mark Doninger saw off the Colliers.
NUFC.com match report


2013 Queen's Park Rangers (a) 2-1 (2-1)
Premier League
P37, 41pts, 13th/20
Ben Arfa(18pen),
Gouffran(35)
Remy(11pen)
(Elliot 81-two bookings)
17,278
QPR's Jose Bosingwa ensured United retained their Premier League status in the penultimate game of the season with two howlers to gift us victory.

Future Magpie Loic Remy put the home side ahead from the spot before the R's defender gave away a needless penalty that Hatem Ben Arfa smashed home.

Bosingwa then left a backpass short that fell to the feet of Yoan Gouffran who found the empty net with a first time effort.

Typically, United complicated matters by the dismissal of goalkeeper Rob Elliot for a second booking after a dubious handball. 

Such was the ineptitude of the already relegated R's though that they rarely troubled substitute 'keeper Steve Harper.

NUFC.com match report

2019 Fulham (a)
4-0
(2-0)
Premier League
45pts, 13th/20
Shelvey(9), Perez(11), Schar(61), Rondon(90)
24,979

Sizeable doubts remained over the future of the manager and many of his players, but Rafa Benitez and his side signed off for the season with an emphatic success at Craven Cottage.

Goals from Jonjo Shelvey, Ayoze Perez, Fabian Schar and Salomon Rondon delighted thousands of away supporters - including around 1,500 who arrived in a flotilla of specially-chartered river boats.
NUFC.com match report