Bristol City (a) SOLD OUT
Valencia (a) SOLD OUT
Bayer / Strasbourg (h) Public sale now
Lpool (h) Seat selections end Fri 31.07.2026, Noon
Spurs (a) Seat selections end Fri 31.07.2026, 2pm

2026/27:
Bristol City (a)

Next up for Eddie Howe's side in pre-season is a visit to Championship side Bristol City this evening.

It's a 7.30pm start at Ashton Gate and Newcastle were allocated 3,407 places in the Atyeo Stand. Over 20,000 tickets are sold for what is a 27,000 capacity stadium.

For anyone looking to travel from the city centre / railway station, the AG3 matchday bus will not operate. The 24 route service bus is suggested as an alternative. 

This will be the first time a Magpies XI have played there since a 1-0 away success in the Championship back in August 2016, when Dwight Gayle was on target.

While Newcastle were drawing 1-1 at Gateshead on Saturday, Michael Skubala's Robins were winning 3-1 at League Two Swindon Town.

Bristol City have published the following update:

"Keegan’s image will be displayed on the in-bowl screens in the seventh minute – a nod to the number he wore with such distinction during his playing career – and supporters are encouraged to take part in a minute’s applause."

The newly-formed Newcastle United Supporters Club in South West England are meeting at a pub pre-match.

Venue is The Spotted Cow at 139 North Street in Bedminster, BS3 1EZ, which is a 15 minute walk from the away end. All welcome from 5pm onwards. 

More details via their Facebook page here

This game and the remainder of United's public pre-season programme are available as paid live streams from NUFC.

More details here 

2026/27:
Spurs (a) seats now

Ticket sale details for United's first PL away game:

Seat selections open now (28+ points & ballot winners)

Seat selections close Fri 31.07.2026, 2pm

Update:
Kept Mag

Another day, another Ross Wilson photo opportunity.... 

Newcastle's Sporting Director posed with Harvey Barnes in photos released on Monday confirming what is described as "a new long-term contract" for the winger.

It's three years since he arrived from Leicester City, signing a five year deal for a claimed fee of £38m.

28 year-old Barnes follows Sven Botman, Lewis Miley and Fabian Schar in agreeing a revised contract recently.

Schar's 12 month extension expires next summer, when Dan Burn, Jacob Murphy, Nick Pope and Joe Willock all become free agents as it stands. Expect further photos... 

Update:
KK tributes

KK tributes in 2026

Floral tributes to Kevin Keegan left outside the South West Corner of SJP were removed on Tuesday, with other items to be recovered by club staff on Wednesday.

Tributes began to appear soon after news of Keegan's passing on Monday July 20th, with the area around the Bobby Robson and Alan Shearer statues chosen due to ongoing construction work inside the stadium.

That meant the scenes that followed Sir Bobby's passing in 2009 when the public were allowed to place and view tributes on the Leazes End couldn't be replicated:

SBR tributes in 2009

As was the case 17 years ago, an unprecedented level of response has come from football personalities and fans alike, many with no direct link to the deceased, other than an appreciation of their contributions to the game.

PS: Wor Flags are raising funds to stage a Keegan-themed tribute ahead of the season opener at home to Liverpool in August. Donations can be made online here

U21s:
Moors v Mags



National League North side Spennymoor Town will host Newcastle U21s in a pre-season friendly at Brewery Field this Thursday at 7pm.

Admission for that game is £10 adults, £5 over 60s/U18s, with advance sales from STFC here or pay at the gate.

The game comes ahead of United U21s staging a training camp at the Pinatar Arena in Spain, after which Robbie Stockdale's side visit St. Mirren for a behind closed doors fixture on Wednesday August 12th at 12.30pm.

Update:
Sho goes on

Newcastle have added a new Head of Corporate Affairs to their management team in the form of Shola Ameobi, who vacates his previous role of club loans co-ordinator.

Announcing the news, the club confirmed that Shola was part of the Premier League’s Executive Pathway Scheme in 2023 and graduated with a master’s degree in strategic leadership at Newcastle University in December 2025.

There's no mention of who will take on the "loan arranger" role, or whether the post will be filled at all. 

2026/27:
Own goal saves blushes

Gateshead  1  Newcastle  1

Match action

Match report

Update:
The King is dead

Following his own recent comments, news of Kevin Keegan's death comes as no surprise, but remains a shock of seismic, "remember where you were when you heard" magnitude. 

His arrival on Tyneside in 1982 not only filled the ground of a club that was dying of indifference, but gave it some desperately-needed legitimacy, some pride in the colours.

It's difficult to properly describe the enormity of someone like Keegan joining a Second Division side but it was massive. Then to see him, Chris Waddle and Peter Beardsley net 65 goals between them and gain promotion in his second season was phenomenal.

Anticipation turned to excitement and a return to the top flight, only for the rot to set in again prior to a second act almost a decade later, when the roof truly came off and dreams almost became the most memorable reality.

In the absence of the coveted silverware, what remains tangible are moments of high emotion from the debut goal versus QPR and four goals at Millmoor via his walkout and Milburn steps cameo to Howay 5-0 and Graham Fenton. 

The third coming of Keegan remains a regrettable episode for all concerned; his biggest victory coming in a courtroom rather than a football pitch - the legacy of which was a self-imposed exile from Gallowgate that he spoke of ending earlier this year, but tragically didn't get to enjoy.

It's as the inspirational captain and then ringmaster of the Entertainers that he'll be fondly recalled by generations of Geordies - along with countless individual moments; a handshake here, a photo or an autograph there, just a minute of his time but etched in the recipient's memory.

His passing severs another connection with football as it once was, coming just hours after the unpalatable circus where a World Cup Final should have been.

Love it? we certainly did. Farewell Special K.

PS - it still niggles us that the "Love it!" clip is always referred to as the time KK lost the mind games with Fergie.

It was arguably Kev's finest hour in response to some shameful utterances from the Manchester United boss after the Red Devils had just beaten Leeds 1-0 and thumped Forest 5-0.

It was actually a fantastic rallying call but it perhaps came a game too early - following our win at Elland Road but before the fateful 1-1 draw at the City Ground.

It's also worth recalling that far from throwing away the title that season through kamikaze defending, Newcastle only conceded two more goals than their rivals. 

Also often overlooked is that the Mancs collected an incredible 40 points from their final 15 games to win the league (plus six FA Cup wins on their way to a "double").

Latest:
KK RIP

Statement from the Keegan family, Monday July 20th:

"It is with immense sadness that we announce that Kevin Keegan has passed away at the age of 75.

The former England player and manager had been battling cancer and was surrounded by his wife and daughters in his final moments.

"Kevin, a double Ballon D'or winner, was a much loved husband, father and grandfather.

"The family would like to thank Kevin's incredible medical team for all their support.

This is a hugely difficult time and they are requesting space and privacy."

From Newcastle United:

"We are devastated to learn of the passing of Kevin Keegan, one of the most iconic, influential and deeply loved figures in our club’s history.

"Kevin was more than a legendary footballer and manager. He was the beating heart of Newcastle United for generations of supporters.

"As a player, he brought world-class talent, ambition and belief to St. James’ Park, helping to transform perceptions of what Newcastle United could be.

"As a manager, he ignited our city. Kevin gave supporters hope and pride, and led a team whose style, spirit and passion captured the imagination of football fans around the world. He was so much more than an Entertainer.

"Above all that, Kevin forged an extraordinary bond with Newcastle, built on the roots of his father, Joe. He understood our people. He embraced the North East with a passion that was genuine and unwavering, and in return, he earned his rightful place in the hearts of millions.

"Kevin’s impact will not be measured by appearances or results. It will live on in the memories he created with club and country, the dreams he inspired wherever he went, and the generations of supporters around the world who fell in love with football because of him.

"At this profoundly sad time, we send our love and deepest sympathy to Kevin’s wife Jean, his family, friends and all who had the privilege of knowing and working alongside him.

"Today, we mourn the loss of a true giant of our history, and at the appropriate moment, we will carefully consider how we shape a lasting tribute to Kevin’s remarkable life and legacy.

"Rest in peace, King Kev."

From Eddie Howe:

"Like everyone connected with Newcastle United, I was devastated to hear the news that Kevin has passed away.

"On behalf of our players and staff, I want to send our love, strength and deepest condolences to Kevin’s family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.

"Kevin was an inspiration to me as a young player and, I’m honoured to say, a friend whose guidance and support meant a great deal in recent years.

"Long before I ever dreamed of becoming a manager, I was captivated by his Entertainers team. They played with courage, freedom and excitement. They made people fall in love not only with football, but with Newcastle United.

"Those teams reflected Kevin himself – passionate, positive, fearless and full of energy. That spirit remains part of this club’s identity today and will continue to push our players and staff and inspire generations to come.

"Kevin understood better than most the privilege and responsibility of leading Newcastle United. He was always willing to share his wisdom, offer encouragement and provide support, and I will always be grateful for that.

"For me personally, Kevin’s influence became even more meaningful when I arrived at Newcastle United as manager.

"He showed me incredible warmth and generosity. He had already given so much to this football club, yet he immediately made me feel welcome.

"Kevin understood better than most the privilege and responsibility of leading Newcastle United. He was always willing to share his wisdom, offer encouragement and provide support, and I will always be grateful for that.

"What struck me most was his humility. Despite everything he achieved in the game and his iconic status here, he never sought recognition. He simply wanted to help because he cared deeply about the club and the people within it.

"Every conversation with Kevin left you feeling better. He had remarkable warmth and humour and also a love for football that touched everyone around him. It is profoundly saddening that he is no longer with us.

"Kevin’s legacy will live on through this football club, its supporters and everyone he inspired.

"Thank you, Kevin, for everything. Rest in peace."

From Terry McDermott and his family:

"We are heartbroken by the loss of our dear friend, Kevin Keegan.

"Kevin was so much more than a team mate. He was a lifelong friend whose warmth, loyalty, humour and passion for football touched so many lives. The memories they shared, both on and off the pitch, will be treasured forever.

"Although Terry’s dementia means he is no longer able to express his feelings publicly, we know how much Kevin meant to him and how deeply this loss would have affected him.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with Jean, Laura, Sarah and all of Kevin’s family at this incredibly sad time. We hope they find comfort in the love and respect being shown for Kevin by so many people.

"Kevin was one of football’s true greats, but to Terry he was, above all, a cherished friend.

"He will be greatly missed and never forgotten."

Update:
Second string
striker secured

Newcastle have confirmed the signing of 19 year-old forward Afner Ca following his release by Spanish side Levante.

The Guinea-Bissau youth international spent last season playing for Levante's U19 side, having moved there from Portuguese club Amora last summer. 

A five year deal is claimed for Ca, whose recruitment is part of the club's attempts to boost their U21 side.

He's set to return to Spain when Robbie Stockdale's squad hold a training camp at Pinatar next month.

Update:
UEFA publish NUFC settlement details

Following Newcastle's publicised breach of UEFA's own financial sustainability regulations, further details of the settlement reached are now in the public domain here

The borrowers:
Loan lads

Antonio Cordero (Cadiz):
Cueta (h) Friendly, Wednesday.

Odysseas Vlachodimos (Seville):
NEC Nijmegen (a) Friendly, Friday.

Harrison Ashby (Luton Town):
An ankle injury kept the full back out of Luton's last two kickabouts, but he's expected to return when Go Ahead Eagles visit Kenilworth Road on Sunday.

2026/27:
TV times

The Premier League have published their revised fixture schedule for live TV covering August and September, with Newcastle's opening four games all altered:

Sun 23.08.2026 Liverpool (h) 4.30pm Sky
Sat 29.08.2026 Spurs (a) 5.30pm Sky
Sat 05.09.2026 Bournemouth (h) 12.30pm TNT
Mon 14.09.2026 Leeds United (a) 8pm Sky*
Sat 19.09.2026 Hull City (h) 3pm no live UK TV

* if NUFC or LUFC are in the Carabao Cup Third Round and drawn against a club in the Champions League (Arsenal, Aston Villa, Liverpool, Manchester City or Manchester United), this game will be on Sat 12.09.2026 @ 12.30pm.

Assuming both sides survive the Second Round, a final decision on the PL game will rest on the Third Round draw, which takes place on or around Tue 25.08.2026.

The possible move is because Carabao Cup Third round ties are once again split over two weeks, the first clashing with Matchday 1 in the Champions League Group stage.

PS: Although trains are scheduled to run as usual between Newcastle and London on the day of the Spurs away game, Kings Cross station will be closed the following day.

Update:
Squad updates

Senior players signed (4):
Ewen Jaouen, Sean Steur, Bazoumana Toure, Aladji Bamba

Development players signed (1):
Afner Ca

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

Senior players sold (2):
Anthony Gordon (Barcelona), Sandro Tonali (Spurs)

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

Senior players loaned (3):
Harrison Ashby (Luton Town), Antonio Cordero (Cadiz), 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?

1972 St.Johnstone (Scotland) (a) 7-3 (4-1) Friendly  Macdonald(1,31,83), Hibbitt(14), Tudor(35,55,89) Whitelaw(20), Pearson(50),  Hall(86) 4,600  Newcastle kicked off their pre-season programme with a routine victory at Muirton Park. Malcolm Macdonald's first goal was timed at four seconds, with a shot direct from the kick-off that caught home 'keeper Derek Robertson off his line.  Saints - managed by Willie Ormond - included future Magpie Jim Pearson, who netted once. 1974 Queen of The South (Scotland) (a) 2-0 (1-0) Friendly  McDermott(13pen), Macdonald(51), 3,411 Irving Nattrass completed 45 minutes of this midweek kickabout at Palmerston Park after an eight month absence due to injury. There were debuts for Micky Burns and Glen Keeley as Pat Howard took the captain's armband following Bob Moncur's transfer and Frank Clark's fitness issues. Team: McFaul, Craig (Nattrass 46), Kennedy, McDermott (Gibb 46), Keeley, Howard, Burns (Barrowclough), Cassidy (Smith 46), Macdonald, Tudor (Robson 46), Hibbitt (Bruce 46).  1976 Malcolm Macdonald left United bound for Arsenal, a victim of Gordon Lee's "no stars" policy. The fee was £333,333. 1978 Öckerö IF (Sweden) (a) 2-0 (0-0) Friendly  Parkinson, McGhee Crowd tbc Game four of United's five date jaunt around Sweden found them in the Gothenburg area. And courtesy of NUFC.com reader Rolf Newcastle Corneliusson (yes that is his legal name), here's a poster for the match. 1986 Portsmouth (a) 2-2 (0-0) Friendly  McDonald(74pen), Allon(80) O'Callaghan(1-2), Dillon (86pen) 2,500  Following a 2-2 draw in their Isle of Man Cup opener against Blackburn Rovers, United shared four goals with Pompey 48 hours later at Castletown. Future Magpie Kevin Dillon scored from the penalty spot while Mick Quinn also featured for Alan Ball's side. Team: Kelly, McDonald, Tinnion, Anderson, Clarke, Roeder, Stewart, Davies, Whitehurst, Allon, Ferris. Subs n/u: Cunningham, Bailey, Thomas. 1989 Askeroda (Sweden) (a) 0-0 (0-0) Friendly 1,000 United's pre-season saw them on another jaunt round obscure Swedish sides, this the second date of their five-match tour. 1991 Nykoping (Sweden) (a) 0-1 (0-0) Friendly Sypocz(75) 2,000 After scoring 29 goals in a quartet of victories, United tasted defeat for the first time on their Swedish tour. Tommy Wright returned between the posts after Pavel Srnicek pulled out with a hand infection caused by an insect bite! Team: Wright, Bradshaw, Elliott, Kristensen, Scott, Carr, Clark, O'Brien, Quinn, Peacock (Brock 46), Robinson (Makel 46). 2000 Silvio Maric inspired his side to a 1-0 win over the mackems. Unfortunately it came a year too late - Maric had already left SJP and was playing for Porto at the time.... 2002 Joe Kendrick scored for Newcastle Reserves at Hartlepool before Jermaine Easter equalised for the home side. Carl Cort and Titus Bramble continued their rehab. NUFC.com match report 2003 United's second string beat Northern League side Whitley Bay 2-0 at Hillheads, with Lewis Guy and Martin Brittain on target. NUFC.com match report 2004 Nicky Butt signed a four year deal at SJP having returned from Manchester United's pre-season tour of the USA to conclude the transfer after a £2m fee had been agreed. The midfielder became the third player to sign for United ahead of the new season, joining Patrick Kluivert and James Milner. 2005 Reserve coach Tommy Craig expressed his delight with the performance of his side at Hartlepool, after a convincing 4-0 victory over the League One side. Some eye-catching work down the left wing from Dubliner Alan O'Brien laid on first half goals for Daryl Smylie, Marc Walton and Michael Chopra - with Ulsterman Smylie grabbing his second after the break. NUFC.com match report 2005 Newcastle bolstered their defensive ranks, after Australian international Craig Moore signed a two-year contract at SJP. The 29 year-old linked up once again with fellow former Ranger Jean Alain Boumsong, having played alongside the French defender at Ibrox the previous season. 2006 PSV Eindhoven (Holland) (h) 2-3 (0-2)  Friendly Ameobi(68), Luque(73pen) Farfan(16), Vennegoor of Hesselink(41), Culina(49) 20,175 Having faced sub-standard opposition thus far in the shape of Norwich City (testimonial) and Lillestrom (Intertoto Cup), Glenn Roeder's side had a wake-up call at SJP from Ronald Koeman's Dutchmen. Damien Duff debuted but his new colleagues were two down by the interval, with little to suggest that a revival was on the cards. However, after conceding a third goal soon after the restart, a reshaped United team made a game of it and could have salvaged an unlikely draw in the final seconds. NUFC.com match report 2007 Juventus (Italy) (h) 2-0 (2-0) Friendly Luque(9pen), Carroll(36) 34,016 A young Newcastle side scored two first half goals to continue their unbeaten pre-season and defeat a more experienced Serie A outfit. Former SJP unfavourite Boumsong was an unused sub for the visitors, while Liverpool reserve midfielder Charlie Barnett was given a trial game by Sam Allardyce. NUFC.com match report 2009 The Academy pre-season continued, with a mixed junior and reserve side winning 4-2 at Hamilton Academical U19s. Italian Fabio Zamblera and Frenchman Wesley Ngo Baheng scored two apiece. 2009 Leeds United (h) 0-0 (0-0)  Friendly 16,945 After the 1-6 humiliation at Leyton Orient the previous Saturday, another League One side lined up to take a scalp at SJP.  A large and boisterous away support boosted the meagre midweek crowd and inevitably abused Newcastle captain-for-the-night, Alan Smith at every opportunity. The best chances fell to the home side, but all to defenders, Ryan Taylor, Sebastien Bassong and Fabricio Coloccini all failing when well placed in front of goal. NUFC.com match report 2009 Sky Sports reported that United had accepted a £9m bid for Obafemi Martins from German Bundesliga side Wolfsburg. Official confirmation was still awaited but it seemed that the somersaulting striker had done his last flip for us. 2013 There were further tales that United had withdrawn a second bid for Lyon striker Bafetimbi Gomis, which had failed to meet the French club's valuation. Meanwhile, United's other alleged striking target, Loic Remy, was in pre-season training at QPR but had failed to appear in any of their five friendly fixtures.   2015 York City (a) 1-2 (0-2) Friendly Perez(75) Straker(16), Thompson(20) 5,406 City's Trialist A (aka Reece Thompson) ensured that Magpies boss Steve McClaren endured a miserable night back home in his birthplace.  The League Two hosts took two first half opportunities handed to them by poor defending to net and although birthday boy Ayoze Perez halved the deficit, another forgettable display saw United beaten. Striker Aleksander Mitrovic debuted and there was a senior bow for rookie Lewis Suddick. NUFC.com match report 2017 FSV Mainz 05 (Germany) (a) 1-2 (0-1) Friendly Gamez(65) Oztunali(5), Fischer(84) 6,470 United suffered their first pre-season loss as they were beaten by their Bundesliga hosts at a scorching Opel Arena. Trailing to an effort from Levin Oztunali, Jesus Gamez equalised with what would be his only goal for the club - a shot that deflected home off a defender. New signing Mikel Merino joined the action shortly before the hosts regained the lead when ex-smoggie, Viktor Fischer, beat Freddie Woodman from distance. NUFC.com match report 2022 Atalanta (Italy) (n) 1-0 (1-0) Friendly Wood(39pen) 40,596 The largest crowd for a home pre-season friendly in almost 20 years saw Chris Wood's first half penalty success account for Serie A opposition. NUFC.com match report 2023 The U21s lost 1-4 at League Two Barrow AFC in a pre-season test at Holker Street, Amadou Diallo converting a free-kick for Newcastle's goal. NUFC.com match report