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Fulham (h) Member ballot open Mon 22.09, Noon


2025/26:
NUST ticket update

From Newcastle United Supporters Trust, Monday:

We have been in communication with the club regarding the blocking of NUFC member accounts trying to purchase tickets in the Nottingham Forest resale on Monday.

The club have confirmed they are trying to make a concerted effort to prevent tickets from reaching third party sites. To ensure genuine fans are accessing tickets they have rules in place that flag up and identify suspicious online behaviour.

Flagged accounts have ticket purchase permissions restricted.

To avoid being flagged as a suspicious account in the future fans should:

Log in once, with one supporter number on one device only

Don’t use the same supporter number to try and buy tickets on multiple different devices

Anyone who has been in touch with the club should now have had the block removed so they will now be able to purchase for tomorrow’s members sale.

If you experience any issues or have further questions, please email [email protected]

2025/26:
Big night out for Bantams

Bradford City have sold out their full allocation for what will be their first visit to Tyneside in almost 25 years later this month.

The League One side will be backed by 4,900 fans when they face the Carabao Cup holders at SJP on Wednesday September 24th.

Home members have until Noon on Tuesday to enter the ballot, with member sale from Monday September 15th.


Internationals:
Tonali on target

National service for our lot:

Seniors:

Sandro Tonali (Italy):
Mon 08.09.2025 Israel (n) won 5-4 WCQ
The midfielder kept his place in the side at the neutral venue of Debrecen in Hungary, hitting the winning goal just on 90 minutes with a low shot from outside the area.

Fri 05.09.2025 Estonia (h) won 5-0 WCQ
Tonali started in Bergamo and completed 76 minutes.

Anthony Elanga, Emil Krafth (Sweden):
Mon 08.09.2025 Kosovo (a) lost 0-2 WCQ
A damaging night in Pristina, with Elanga continuing up front but coming off on 72 minutes with his side trailing 0-2. He made way for Alexander Isak but his lack of match fitness meant that the final score remained unchanged.

Krafth was introduced midway through the second half.

Fri 05.09.2025 Slovenia (a) drew 2-2 WCQ
Elanga started in Ljubljana and gave Sweden an 18th minute lead after a strong run and finish - his fifth senior international goal. He was replaced in the 63rd minute.

Krafth was among the unused replacements.

William Osula (Denmark):

Mon 08.09.2025 Greece (a) won 3-0 WCQ
The striker was an unused substitute in Piraeus.

Fri 05.09.2025 Scotland (h) drew 0-0 WCQ
Following a maiden senior call-up, the striker was named on the bench and that's where he remained.

Odysseas Vlachodimos (Greece):
Mon 08.09.2025 Denmark (h) lost 0-3 WCQ
The goalkeeper remained unused in Piraeus.

Fri 05.09.2025 Belarus (h) won 5-1 WCQ
The goalkeeper wasn't called upon in Piraeus.

Nick Woltemade (Germany):
Sun 07.09.2025 Northern Ireland (h) won 3-1 WCQ
Woltemade kept his starting place in Cologne to win his fourth cap and provided the through ball for Germany's opener. He was withdrawn after an hour to a mixed reception when the score stood at 1-1.

Thu 04.09.2025 Slovakia (a) lost 0-2 WCQ
A 90 minute shift for the new Magpie in Bratislava, but he had no chances to prevent SJP old boy Martin Dubravka from posting a clean sheet - the back four in front of him including ex-NUFC reserve Lubo Satka.

Anthony Gordon, Dan Burn, Tino Livramento (England):

Tue 09.09.2025 Serbia (a) Belgrade WCQ

Sat 06.09.2025 Andorra (h) won 2-0 WCQ
Dan Burn started while both Gordon and Livramento came off the bench midway through the second half. Whitley Bay's own Elliot Anderson won his first senior cap.

Bruno Guimaraes (Brazil):
Wed 10.09.2025 Bolivia (a) El Alto WCQ

Fri 05.09.2025 Chile (h) won 3-0 WCQ
Bruno assisted in and scored his side's third goal from point blank range in Rio de Janeiro's Maracana stadium.

The Magpie captain earning rave reviews from the Brazilian media for his 90 minute display. We make that his 36th full cap and only his second goal - the other coming against Bolivia in La Paz back in 2022. See his goal online here
 
Yoane Wissa (DR Congo):
Tue 09.09.2025 Senegal (h) Kinshasha WCQ


Fri 05.09.2025 South Sudan (a) won 4-1 WCQ
United's latest recruit completed 62 minutes in Juba, providing an assist for his side's third goal before adding the fourth - a seventh international strike on his 34th outing.

Youth:

Lewis Miley (England U21s):

Mon 08.09.2025 Kazakhstan (a) won 2-0 ECQ
A 76 minute shift for the midfielder in Almaty.

Leo Shahar (England U19s):
Tue 09.09.2025 Netherlands (n) Pinatar FR

Sat 06.09.2025 Spain (a) drew 3-3 FR
A first U19 start for Leo at England's base in Spain.

Wed 03.09.2025 Ukraine (n) won 2-0 FR
The scoring was complete when the Newcastle full back came off the bench in Pinatar on 70 minutes for his debut at this level.

Sam Alabi, Roman Dowell, George Mair (England U17s):

Tue 09.09.2025 Germany (a) Duisburg FR

Sat 06.09.2025 Israel (n) won 2-1 FR
All three young Magpies began on the bench in Duisburg, with Sam introduced on the hour when England led 1-0.

Wed 03.09.2025 Venezuela (n) won 2-1 FR
With Sam captaining the side and George in goal, England won a game marred by accusations of racist comments made by opposition players. Fellow custodian Roman was among the unused replacements in Duisburg.

Oliver Goodbrand (Scotland U17s):
Tue 09.09.2025 Italy (n) Porto FR

Sat 06.09.2025 Portugal (a) won 3-2 FR
Victory in Porto was achieved as the Newcastle forward began among the replacements.

Thu 04.09.2025 Serbia (n) lost 0-2 FR
The Newcastle forward captained his side in Porto.

Rory Finneran (Ireland U17s):

Sun 07.09.2025 Turkey (n) won 3-0 FR
A winning conclusion to Ireland's time in Prague, with Finneran returning to the starting line-up.

Fri 05.09.2025 Switzerland (n) lost 0-3 FR
The midfielder remained on the bench in Prague.

Wed 03.09.2025 Czechia (a) lost 1-2 Prague FR
Wearing the captain's armband, Rory completed the first half, taking his leave with Ireland leading 1-0.

Alex Murphy (Ireland U21s):
Tue 09.09.2025 Andorra (h) Dublin ECQ

Thu 04.09.2025 Moldova (a) won 2-1 ECQ
Success for the Irish in Nisporeni but the Newcastle defender remained unused on the bench.

Vakhtang Salia was omitted from the Georgia U21 squad due to injury. The player completed a move from Dinamo Tbilisi to Newcastle on his 18th birthday last month.

Premier League:
Wolves (h)

Following draws at Aston Villa and Leeds United and a home defeat to Liverpool, Newcastle go searching for their first win over the season on Saturday when Wolves visit Tyneside in the Premier League.

It's an old-fashioned, non-televised 3pm KO at SJP.

Team: Jacob Ramsey and Joelinton are early doubts.

Anthony Gordon serves the second of his three game domestic ban. He'll be available against Barcelona in the Champions League before completing his suspension against Bournemouth in the PL and then returning for selection against Bradford City in the Carabao Cup.

Coral rate this game as follows:

NUFC win 4/9
The draw 18/5
WWFC win 6/1

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WWFC:
Resisting interest from Newcastle in Norwegian international forward Jorgen Strand Larsen, coach Vitor Pereira added Nigerian international striker Tolu Arokodare to his squad from Belgian side Genk.

He was on target in Saturday's 1-0 win over Rwanda.

So far this season, Wolves are pointless and bottom of the table after a 0-4 home loss to Manchester City, 0-1 defeat at Bournemouth a 2-3 reverse to Everton at Molineux.

Referee: Chris Kavanagh - the Lancastrian whistler takes charge of his first Newcastle game this season. His most recent appointment was for the 4-1 home howking of Manchester United back in April.

VAR: Timothy Wood

UK TV:
None

DJ Mad Mick will be on stage for his usual pre and post match set at WonderBar in The Gate.

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UK Radio: Live on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

Roads: Barrack Road will be closed to traffic post-match between Stanhope Street and St. James' Boulevard, beginning at the final whistle or earlier and continuing up to 45 minutes after full time or when crowds disperse.

Buses: Due to the closure of Barrack Road, the Go North East X50 football service to the Metro Centre will depart from St. James’ Boulevard, outside the Citygate building.

Stagecoach buses normally stopping on Barrack Road will be diverted and passengers will be required to use alternative bus stops while the post-match closure is in place.

Metro: No scheduled disruptions.

Rail:
No trains will run north of Newcastle all weekend, with bus replacement services and some diversions via Carlisle.


Scheduled disruptions are online here


Food Bank: The usual stall and bucket shakers will be on and around Strawberry Place.


Stats: 

Wolves @ SJP - PL era:


2024/25 won 3-0 Isak 2, Gordon
2023/24 won 3-0 Isak, Gordon, Livramento
2022/23 won 2-1 Isak, Almiron
2021/22 won 1-0 Wood
2020/21 drew 1-1 Lascelles
2019/20 drew 1-1 Lascelles
2018/19 lost 1-2 Perez
2016/17 won 2-0 Ritchie, Gouffran (LC)
2016/17 lost 0-2 (Ch)
2011/12 drew 2-2 Cisse, Gutierrez
2010/11 won 4-1 Nolan, Ameobi, Lovenkrands, Gutierrez
2003/04 drew 1-1 Bowyer
1992/93 won 2-1 Kelly 2 (D1)

Latest PL fixtures:

Sat 13.09.2025:
Arsenal v Nottingham Forest (12.30pm) TNT
Bournemouth v Brighton and Hove Albion (3pm)
Crystal Palace v mackems (3pm)
Everton v Aston Villa (3pm)
Fulham v Leeds United (3pm)
Newcastle v Wolves (3pm)
West Ham v Spurs (5.30pm) Sky
Brentford v Chelsea (8pm) Sky

Sun 14.09.2025:
Burnley v Liverpool (2pm) Sky
Manchester City v Manchester United (4.30pm) Sky

Update:
New CEO

NUFC interview here

(The actual interview video link is here)

NUFC feature here

2021 interview here

2019 interview here

Earlier: NUFC confirmed on Thursday that their search for a CEO had ended with the installation of Toronto-born 54 year-old, David "Hoppy" Hopkinson:

Newcastle United are delighted to announce the appointment of David Hopkinson as the club's new Chief Executive Officer.

David officially joins the club on Friday, 5th September and will undertake a comprehensive handover process supported by outgoing CEO Darren Eales, who steps down from the position for health reasons.

David brings more than 25 years of senior executive leadership and commercial expertise across three countries, delivering results for some of the world's most iconic and valuable sporting organisations.

David joins Newcastle United after serving as President and Chief Operating Officer at Madison Square Garden Sports in the United States, where he led the business operations of the New York Knicks and New York Rangers.

Both are among the most valuable franchises in the National Basketball Association and National Hockey League respectively, and compete at the world-renowned Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Previously, as Global Head of Partnerships at Real Madrid, David served on the executive team as they cemented their place as one of the world's most valuable football clubs.

Earlier, he spent over two decades at Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment as Chief Commercial Officer, overseeing commercial activities for the NHL's Toronto Maple Leafs and the NBA's Toronto Raptors.

David said: "I am incredibly honoured to join Newcastle United at such an exciting time in the club's history.

"This club represents something truly special. It has extraordinary history and heritage, incredibly passionate supporters, and ownership, players and staff who are committed to excellence.

"Having worked with iconic teams across different countries, I understand what it takes to build sustainable success at the highest levels of global sport.

"I greatly admire what has been achieved by the club so far, and I am excited and motivated by what is ahead as we strive to position Newcastle United among the world's elite clubs."

Newcastle United chairman, Yasir Al-Rumayyan, said: "We are delighted to welcome David to Newcastle United.

"David is an outstanding executive whose track record across global sport and entertainment speaks for itself.

"His experience and strategic capabilities will be invaluable as we continue to build on the club's presence locally and grow it globally on and off the pitch.

"David's leadership will be critical as we build upon what we have already achieved since the acquisition towards an exciting future and sustainable success.

"I would like to personally thank Darren Eales for his exceptional work and leadership, as well as his friendship, over the last three years."

Director Jamie Reuben added: "David's arrival as CEO comes at a crucial time for the club and I am confident that he will prove to be an excellent fit for the role.

"He brings a wealth of experience in leadership positions at some of the biggest names in world sport, with an incredibly strong foundation to build upon."

 

 

 


2025/26:
Bournemouth (a) set

Belated confirmation that United's Premier League visit to Bournemouth has been rescheduled as a reflection of their Champions League fixtures has now appeared.

The Magpies will visit the Vitality Stadium for a 2pm kick-off on Sunday September 21st, live on Sky Sports.

As away tickets have already gone on sale for this fixture before the rescheduled date was announced, anyone now unable to attend is entitled to a refund from NUFC.

The club say that unsuccessful ballot members will be contacted by them and offered any returned tickets.

PS: For anyone used to using Pokesdown* station for this game, Sunday engineering work affects trains using that route but Bournemouth services are unaffected.

*Pokesdown remains open and trains will run to and from Bournemouth, but the direct route from Pokesdown to London via Southampton has a partial bus replacement. 

Loan lads:
The borrowers

Magpies on temporary postings:

Aidan Harris (Coleraine):

Another clean sheet for the goalkeeper as Cols won 4-0 at Crusaders in the Irish Premiership on Saturday.


Joe White (Leyton Orient):

A 3-2 success at Port Vale in League One was achieved on Saturday without the injured midfielder.

Trevan Sanusi (Lorient):
Marseille (a) Ligue 1, Friday.

Odysseas Vlachodimos (Seville):

Alaves (a) Primera Liga, Friday.

Tyler Jones (Ashington):
Consett (a) Northern Premier League Division One East, Friday.

Matt Targett (Middlesbrough):
Preston North End (a) Championship, Saturday.

Antonio Cordero (KVC Westerlo):
Sint-Truiden (a) Belgian Pro League, Sunday.


Travis Hernes (Groningen)
Utrecht (a) Eredivisie, Sunday.

2025/26:
CL squad announced

Newcastle's squad "A list" for the upcoming Champions League campaign has been announced as follows:

Pope, Ramsdale, Trippier, Botman, Schar, Thiaw, Krafth, Livramento, Burn, Joelinton, Tonali, Willock, Guimaraes, Ramsey, Wissa, Gordon, Barnes, Osula, Elanga, J.Murphy, Woltemade.

That's a 21 man selection - four short of the maximum permitted 25 due to eligibility criteria - and omits both Jamaal Lascelles and John Ruddy.

The "B list" selection doesn't need to submitted to UEFA until the day before each tie and can include an unlimited number of players born after January 1st 2004.

In Newcastle's case, "B list" inclusions can include Lewis Hall, Lewis Miley, Alex Murphy and U21/academy players.  




U21s:
Town Trophy triumph

Huddersfield Town  6  Newcastle U21s  2

Match action

Match report

Ex-Mag:
Barrie Thomas RIP



The death of former Magpie Barrie Thomas has been announced, at the age of 88.

Barrie was a centre forward who worked down the mines before signing for Leicester City, only for national service to halt his progress.

Joining Mansfield Town before moving on to Scunthorpe United in 1959, Thomas was top scorer in the Football League with 30 goals in 22 games when fellow Second Division side Newcastle bid a record £45,000 for him in early 1962.

The Iron opted to cash in and a deal was concluded with John McGuigan also moving from Gallowgate to the Old Showground - while both Leeds United and Manchester United made their interest known. 

Debuting in a 1-1 draw with Huddersfield Town at St. James' Park, Thomas first found the net in his third game - away at Swansea - and Walter Winterbottom quickly called him up to an England training session, although he failed to make the 1962 World Cup squad.

However, his time at SJP was blighted by injury and criticism from some fans and colleagues and while netting hat tricks against Boro, Plymouth and Rotherham, he failed to fire his side to promotion.   

Losing his place to Ron McGarry, Barrie reluctantly returned to Scunthorpe early in 1964. His scoring touch remained despite fitness issues and as Newcastle were celebrating promotion the following May, he netted five as the Iron beat Luton Town 8-1. 

Injury ended his playing career at Barnsley, after which he had a spell managing local non-league side Measham Swifts.

Update:
Mitro makes his move

Former Magpie Aleksander Mitrovic is reported to have turned down the chance of a return to European club football after securing his exit from Saudi side Al Hilal.

The 30 year-old Serbian forward has instead joined Qatar Stars League side Al-Rayyan on a free transfer.

2025/26:
Fixture updates

Here's our take on future PL changes - all still tbc:

Arsenal (h) remains on Sunday September 28th as both ourselves and the Gunners play in the CL on the following Wednesday.

Nottingham Forest (h) was moved to Sunday October 5th as the Tricky Trees play in the Europa2">Brighton (a) remains on Saturday October 18th as we play the Benfica (h) CL game the following Tuesday.

The November PL TV fixtures are due for release on or by Wednesday September 17th, with the following options:

West Ham (a) could be Saturday November 1st or Sunday November 2nd - the Friday is unlikely as the Carabao Cup Fourth Round is that week. The Monday slot wouldn't work as the Bilbao (h) CL game is the following Wednesday.

Brentford (a) could be Saturday November 8th or Sunday November 9th - the Friday wouldn't work due to the Bilbao (h) CL game the previous Wednesday and there are no Monday games as the international break commences.

Manchester City (h) has to be on Saturday November 22nd* as both ourselves and the Citizens play in the CL on the following Tuesday. *There is a chance of the PL scheduling this for Friday night but not thought likely.

Looking further ahead into 2026:

Aston Villa (h) has to move from Saturday January 24th to Sunday January 25th as the Villans play in the Europa League the previous Thursday. It cannot move to the Monday as we are in CL action the following Wednesday.

Premier League:
Goalless again

Leeds United  0  Newcastle  0

Match report

2025/26:
CL fixtures confirmed

1: Thu 18.09.2025 Barcelona (h) 8pm
2: Wed 01.10.2025 Union Saint-Gilloise (a) 5.45pm
3: Tue 21.10.2025 Benfica (h) 8pm
4: Wed 05.11.2025 Athletic Bilbao (h) 8pm
5: Tue 25.11.2025 Marseille (a) 8pm
6: Wed 10.12.2025 Bayer Leverkusen (a) 8pm
7: Wed 21.01.2026 PSV Eindhoven (h) 8pm
8: Wed 28.01.2026 Paris SG (a) 8pm

(All kick-off times are UK)

Brussels-based side Union SG are unable to host UEFA ties at their own stadium and will use the Lotto Park home of city rivals Anderlecht. USG are now selling CL ticket packages to home fans for that 21,500 capacity venue.

European Union entry requirement information here

PS: The Magpies will play in the U19 Youth League, the league stage of which replicates the initial six ties. That means they don't face PSV Eindhoven or Paris SG.

Venue and kick-off times are yet to be announced.

Premier League:
Brighton (a) tickets

ST holder applications open: Mon 15.09.2025, 2pm
ST holder applications close: Tue 16.09.2025, 2pm 
Seat selection opens: Wed 17.09.2025, 2pm
Seat selection closes: Fri 19.09.2025 2pm

Premier League:
TV times

The Premier League have confirmed their live TV picks for October, with one Newcastle game rescheduled:

Sun 05.10.2025 Nottingham Forest (h) 2pm Sky
Sat 18.10.2025 Brighton (a) 3pm no live UK TV
Sat 25.10.2025 Fulham (h) 3pm no live UK TV


Update:

Compo winner

Restocked for the new season is the Shearer bucket hat from Football Bobbles, with the 1996/97 change kit colours on one side and black & white on the reverse.

These are available to purchase here in three sizes.

 

The Tyneside-based company also has a brand-new range of bespoke T-shirts depicting the life and times of Newcastle's 50s hero and FA Cup winner George Robledo.

These are available to purchase here in a bewildering variety of sizes and colours.

The prize in our latest competition was a Shearer bucket hat or a Robledo T-shirt and to stand a chance of winning we asked which former Magpie played for Liverpool the last time we won a PL game against them in 2015.

It was of course James Milner and the winning entry came from Peter Cowell.








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Tickets/Fixtures
Season 2025/26


NUFC ticketing website online here

NUFC Box Office opening times: 

0344 372 1892 line manned:
Monday to Friday: 10am to 5pm
Home games: 10am to 30 minutes from KO
Away games: Three hours from KO to KO


Milburn Stand Box Office manned:
Wednesdays only: 10am to 5pm
Home games: 10am to half time


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

2025/26 ST prices here
2025/26 ST T&Cs here

PL home ST limits:
ST left unused, limit is 5
ST sold/transferred limit is 10

2025/26 Cup Scheme FAQs here
2025/26 Cup Scheme T&Cs here


2025/26 home cup pricing: 
CL: £60 & £70
FA
: £30 & £35
CC:
£20 & £25

4 x CL Cup Scheme payments taken: 
(Tue 01.07.2025), (Fri 01.08.2025)
(Mon 01.09.2025), Wed 01.10.2025

FA/CC Cup Scheme payments taken 7 days after home cup fixture date confirmed.

2025/26 Memberships
£20 Junior
, £37 Adult, £47 Adult+

SJP seating plan
online here  

Away ticket
transfers are possible between 72 hours and five hours before kick-off (times can occasionally vary). A maximum of two are permitted per season (PL only).

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

More info online here

Away ticket info
online here

The new system is 24/24/48: 24 hours for any ST holders to apply, 24 hours to determine success, 48 hours to purchase.


Success is based on the loyalty point total calculated from applications received. Any applications from ST holders with less points are entered into a ballot, which will have taken place before tickets go on sale.

The purchase window is divided into two sections determined by a loyalty point division that alters for each game - those successful applicants above that point division get a couple of hours head start.  

Tickets unclaimed by successful applicants within 48 hours are then offered to those unsuccessful applicants with the next highest loyalty points total. NUFC contact those applicants directly.

Friends and family groups remain, travel groups and away season tickets are gone.

2025/26 PL away tickets remain at £30.

2025/26 CL away tickets will be €50 or less.

Fixtures:

Sat 13.09.2025 U18s v Liverpool (a) @ LFC Academy, 1pm. U18 Premier League.

Sat 13.09.2025 Wolves (h) @ SJP, 3pm. Premier League. ST fwding/resale now.

Thu 18.09.2025 U19s v Barcelona (Spain) (h) @ Whitley Park, 3pm tbc. U19 Youth League.

Thu 18.09.2025
Barcelona (Spain) (h) @ SJP, 8pm. CL League stage game 1.
ST fwd / resale open now. Member Sale Tue 09.09.2025, 10am. Live on TNT Sports.

Sat 20.09.2025 U18s v Manchester City (a) @ MCFC Academy, 12.30pm. U18 Premier League.


Sun 21.09.2025
Bournemouth (a) @ Vitality Stadium, 2pm. Premier League. Live on Sky Sports. Sales closed. Allocation 1,350 tbc. (Paper tickets).  

Mon 22.09.2025 U21s v Norwich City (h) @ Whitley Park, 7pm. PL2.

Wed 24.09.2025 Bradford City (h) @ SJP, 7.45pm. Carabao Cup Third Round. Live on Sky Sports+
Member ballot closes Tue 09.09.2025, Noon. Ballot winners notified by Wed 10.09.2025, 11am. Ballot winner seat selection opens Wed 10.09.2025, Noon. Ballot winner seat selection closes Fri 12.09.2025, Noon. ST fwding/resale open Fri 12.09.2025, 4pm. Member Sale Mon 15.09.2025, 10am.

Fri 26.09.2025 U21s v Reading (a) @ Select Car Leasing Stadium, 7pm. PL2.

Sat 27.09.2025 U18s v Stoke City (h) @ Little Benton, 11am. U18 Premier League.


Sun 28.09.2025 Arsenal (h) @ SJP, 4.30pm. Premier League. Live on Sky Sports. ST fwding/resale now.

Wed 01.10.2025 U19s v Union SG (Belgium) (a) @ venue tbc, KO tbc. U19 Youth League.

Wed 01.10.2025
Union SG (Belgium) (a) @ Lotto Park, 5.45pm BST, 6.45pm local. CL League stage game 2. Live on TNT Sports. Ticket details tbc.

Sat 04.10.2025 U18s v Aston Villa (a) @ Bodymoor Heath, 11am. U18 Premier League Cup.

Sun 05.10.2025 Nottingham Forest
(h) @ SJP, 2pm. Premier League. Live on Sky Sports.
ST fwding/ resale open now.

Sun 05.10.2025 U21s v Spurs (h) @ Whitley Park, 4pm. PL2.

Wed 08.10.2025 U21s v Boston United (a) @ Jakemans Stadium, 7pm. National League Cup.

Wed 15.10.2025 U21s v Mansfield Town (a) @ One Call Stadium, 7.45pm. EFL Trophy.

Sat 18.10.2025 U18s v mackems (a) @ Academy of plight, 11am. U18 Premier League.

Sat 18.10.2025 Brighton (a) @ Amex Stadium, 3pm. Premier League.
ST holder applications open Mon 15.09.2025, 2pm, close Tue 16.09.2025, 2pm.  Seat selection opens Wed 17.09.2025, 2pm, closes Fri 19.09.2025 2pm. Allocation tbc.

Sun 24.05.2026 PL ends. 

NUFC live on TV:
Thu 18.09.2025 Barcelona (h) 8pm TNT
Sun 21.09.2025 Bournemouth (a) 2pm Sky
Wed 24.09.2025 Bradford (h) 7.45pm Sky+
Sun 28.09.2025 Arsenal (h) 4.30pm Sky
Wed 01.10.2025 Union SG (a) 5.45pm TNT
Sun 05.10.2025 Forest (h) 2pm Sky

(PL Selections made to Mon 26.10.2025)

CL League stage opponents:

1: Thu 18.09.2025 Barcelona (h) 8pm
2: Wed 01.10.2025 Union SG (a) 5.45pm
3: Tue 21.10.2025 Benfica (h) 8pm
4: Wed 05.11.2025 Athletic Bilbao (h) 8pm
5: Tue 25.11.2025 Marseille (a) 8pm
6: Wed 10.12.2025 Leverkusen (a) 8pm
7: Wed 21.01.2026 PSV Eindhoven (h) 8pm
8: Wed 28.01.2026 Paris SG (a) 8pm

Live TV release dates:  

Nov by Wed 17.09.2025
Dec by Wed 15.10.2025
Jan by Wed 15.10.2025
Feb by Wed 17.12.2025
Mar by Wed 21.01.2026
Apr by Wed 04.03.2026
MW35 by Wed 25.03.2026
MW36 by Wed 01.04.2026
MW37 by Wed 08.04.2026
MW38 after Sun 17.05.2026

(The only PL games not televised live in the UK during 2025/26 will be 3pm Saturday KOs. All games rescheduled to Sunday due to European commitments will be shown). 

Carabao Cup:
(NUFC enter in Round 3).

R3:
w/c Mon 15.09.2025 / 22.09.2025*
R4: w/c Mon 27.10.2025
QF: w/c Mon 15.12.2025
SF1: w/c Mon 12.01.2026
SF2: w/c Mon 02.02.2026
F: Sun 22.03.2026

* NUFC tie will be played in w/c 22.09
(All Carabao Cup ties are live on Sky).

FA Cup: 

(NUFC enter in Round 3: draw takes place on or around Sun 07.12.2025).

R3: Sat 10.01.2026
R4: Sat 14.02.2026
R5: Sat 07.03.2026
QF: Sat 04.04.2026
SF: Sat 25.04.2026
F: Sat 16.05.2026

Vertu (EFL) Trophy Northern Group F:
Tue 02.09.2025 Huddersfield T (a) lost 2-6
Wed 15.10.2025 Mansfield T (a) 7.45pm
Tue 11.11.2025 Harrogate T (a) 7.45pm

PL U21 International Cup Group C:
Tue 18.11.2025 Real Sociedad (h) 7pm
Sat 22.11.2025 Paris SG (h) 1pm
Sat 20.12.2025 Dinamo Zagreb (h) 1pm
Tue 13.01.2026 Benfica (h) 7pm

National League Cup Group D:
Wed 13.08.2025 Gateshead (a) won 4-3
Wed 08.10.2025 Boston United (a)
Tue 02.12.2025 Scunthorpe U (a)
Tue 16.12.2025 Halifax Town (a)

U19 Youth League:
Thu 18.09.2025 Barcelona (h) 3pm tbc
Wed 01.10.2025 Union SG (a)
Tue 21.10.2025 Benfica (h)
Wed 05.11.2025 Athletic Bilbao (h)
Tue 25.11.2025 Marseille (a)
Wed 10.12.2025 Leverkusen (a)

U18 Premier League Cup Group B:
Tue 26.08.2025 Leicester City (h) won 3-2
Sat 04.10.2025 Aston Villa (a) 11am
Sat 22.11.2025 Liverpool (h) 11am

FA Youth Cup:
NUFC U18s enter in Round 3, ties be played on or before Sat 13.12.2025.

Other events @ SJP:

Euro 2028: date(s) awaited.

Winter transfer window:

Thu 01.01.2026-Mon 02.02.2026 @ tbc

International Magpies
National Service

2025/26
International breaks:

06.10-14.10.2025
10.11-18.11.2025
21.12-18.01.2026 AFCON
23.03-31.03.2026

11.06-19.07.2026 World Cup

2026/27:

21.09-06.10.2026
09.11-17.11.2026
22.03-30.03.2026
 
 
Coxy's Corner

Whoops, He did it Again...

 

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

On This Day in History
9th September


Born Or Died:

1931 Stan Keery born, Derby. 
(1952-57)

Beginning his career as an amateur with Blackburn Rovers, wing half Stan made an £8,250 switch to United from Shrewsbury Town during November 1952. 

Debuting in a 1-2 loss to Preston North End at Deepdale the following January, Keery was an occasional starter over the next five seasons, invariably deputising for George Hannah or Jimmy Scoular.

His only senior goal as a Magpie came in a 2-1 win at Burnley in September 1953 and a £2,500 move took him on to Mansfield Town in May 1957. 

Just over a year later Stan joined Crewe Alexandra and enjoyed seven years with the Railwaymen, helping them gain promotion to Division Three before hanging up his boots. 

Settling in Crewe after his retirement, Stan was a bookmaker for a time and also worked for Rolls Royce in the town. His death was confirmed in March 2013.

1943 Frank Clark born, Highfield, Gateshead. (1962-75)

By the time full back Frank joined Newcastle as a 20 year old, he had already collected an FA Amateur Cup winner's medal with Crook.

His time at SJP saw him add a Second Division Championship medal in 1965 and a Fairs Cup winner's trophy four years later (there were no medals in that competition).

Released on a free transfer in 1975, the man nicknamed the Flying Pig joined Brian Clough's Nottingham Forest winning a European Cup, a First Division Championship and two League Cups during four years at the City Ground.

Working as assistant coach to Ken Knighton at the mackems, he then followed the other KK to Orient and took sole charge at Brisbane Road for a decade from 1983.

An inevitable call to Forest came in 1993 and he guided them into the Premier League and collected the League Manager's Association award in 1995.

Moving to Manchester City in late 1996 when things fell apart on the banks of the Trent, he lasted at Maine Road until early 1998. 

Later worked for the LMA and becoming Vice Chairman, he came into conflict with United in 2006 when the LMA opposed our bid to appoint Glenn Roeder as manager, despite him not holding a coaching licence.

October 2011 saw Frank accept the role of Nottingham Forest Chairman, succeeding owner Nigel Doughty.

However, that proved to be a fleeting return to the City Ground following the sudden death of Doughty the following February.

With Forest passing into new ownership, Clark was relieved of his duties in July 2012.

Frank's autobiography, "Black & White and Red All Over" was published during 2018.


Frank receives some booty plundered 
from the high seas by a pirate

1962 Kevin Brock born, Middleton Stoney, Oxfordshire. (1988-94)

Midfielder who began his career at Oxford United as a youngster, making his senior debut during the 1979-80 campaign.

That was the first of eight seasons spent at the Manor Ground during which Brock played his part in successive promotions from third tier football to a place in the top flight. He also collected four England U21 caps.

That achievement came under the guidance of manager Jim Smith, who had moved on to take charge of QPR by the time Brock and Oxford beat them 3-0 at Wembley in the 1986 League Cup Final.

Smith took Brock to Loftus Road at a cost of £260K in August 1987, Kevin then following the "Bald Eagle" to Newcastle in a £300K moved, debuting in a 2-1 home win over Wimbledon during December 1988.

Unable to prevent United's slip into Division Two, Brock remained at SJP to enjoy mixed fortunes under Smith and his successors, Ossie Ardiles and Kevin Keegan.

Abused by Toon fans at various games including at Portsmouth and a 1-4 home loss to Wolves - Brock was perhaps unfairly seen as weak, despite his undoubted ability and goalscoring capability.

His penultimate league outing was a memorable one, replacing the injured Tommy Wright in goal and keeping a 45 minute clean sheet in a 3-2 win at Birmingham City in November 1992 despite suffering from a bout of concussion.

Following Newcastle's promotion to the Premier League that season, Brock moved on loan to second tier side Cardiff City and also appeared for Rushden & Diamonds before ending his playing career at Banbury United.

Taking over as manager in 1999, he remained in post until 2007, subsequently taking charge of Hellenic League Premier Division side Ardley United after a spell as Woodford United coach.

At the age of 52, Brock put his boots (and gloves) back on to appear in goal for Ardley, allowing usual 'keeper Jack Harding to play outfield. There was to be no repeat of his Toon heroics though, as they lost 0-2 at Wootton Basset.

Kevin's 53rd birthday in 2015 coincided with his departure from Ardley - resigning the previous evening after a 1-5 home loss. 


 

What Else?

1893 Middlesbrough (a)
2-2
(0-1)
Friendly
Crate(
1-1), Crielly(2-1
Godley(0-1), Frost(2-2

1,400
Played at Linthorpe Road, the hosts were still six years away from swapping the Northern League for a place in Division Two.

1899 Everton (h)
2-0
(2-0)
Division One
P2, 3pts, 3rd/18 
Niblo(30), Peddie(40) 
25,000 
There was a debut for Jack Fraser at outside left as Newcastle recorded their maiden victory over the Toffees in the third-ever meeting.

1905 Birmingham (h)
2-2
(1-0)
Division One
P3, 2pts, 13th/20 
Orr(40), Howie(63) 
Green(78), Wilcox(82)
23,912 
The first of two United appearances for Joe Donnachie, who later became one of the first Catholics to play for Glasgow Rangers.

1908 Bristol City (h)
2-1
(0-1)
Division One
P3, 6pts, 1st/20
Howie(53,90) 
Gilligan(30)
22,000
A last-gasp winner from Jimmy Howie extended Newcastle's 100% start to the season to three games - all of which had been at SJP.

In pre-floodlight days, this was a 5.15pm kick-off on a Wednesday, but despite that a late edition of the Evening Chronicle featuring a full match report was produced.

1908 A Magpies reserve XI visited Ashington to open their new Station Road home.

Kicking off at 5.45pm on a Wednesday, United were 2-0 up at the break through Bell and Jarvis.

A brace from Hall then made the final score 4-0 to Newcastle.

Just over a year later, the hosts had relocated the short distance to what was later christened Portland Park - confusingly referred to as Station Road before then.

The original Station Road later became home to Ashington Cricket Club, who remain there today.

1911 Bradford City (h)
0-2
(0-0)
Division One
P3, 4pts, 5th/20 
Speirs(60,84)
40,000
Having scored the winner when the sides met in the FA Cup Final five months earlier, Jimmy Speirs tortured United again.

1914 Sheffield Wednesday (h)
0-0
(0-0)
Division One
P3, 1pts, 18th/20 
8,000 
Debut for Curtis Booth.

1922 Sheffield United (h)
3-0
(0-0)
Division One
P5, 7pts, 2nd/22 
Hudspeth(48pen), Harris(54), McDonald(3-0) 
35,000

1925 Blackburn Rovers (h)
1-7
(0-3)
Division One
P3, 3pts, 14th/22 
McDonald(47) 
Harper(9,37,51,80,84), Hulme(26), Rigby(72)
21,582 
The first of 127 appearances for debutant goalkeeper Willie Wilson was memorable for all the wrong reasons.

Rovers striker Ted Harper netted five times and ended the season with a haul of 43 league goals.

1929 West Ham United (a)
1-5
(1-2)
Division One
P4, 4pts, 10th/22 
Gallacher(2)
Yews(
1-1,1-4), Ball(1-2,65), Watson(1-5)
25,000 
Following a 5-3 home win over Middlesbrough, West Ham went nap again against a Magpies side who shipped four goals without reply 48 hours earlier at Grimsby.

Goalkeeper Albert Fidler debuted for Newcastle in place of injury victim Albert McInroy, while there was also a first appearance for defender George Nevin.

1933 Derby County (h)
1-1
(1-1)
Division One
P4, 4pts, 16th/22 
J.R.Richardson(28) 
Bowers(32)
23,948 
Debut for John Kelly at centre forward.

1935 Barnsley (a)
2-3
(1-2)
Division Two
P4, 5pts, 4th/22 
McMenemy(18), 
Cairns(90)
Hine(
1-1pen),
Gallacher(
1-2,67)
12,796
Less than a week after a 3-0 win at SJP, the Tykes gained swift revenge at Oakwell. Billy Cairns continued his scoring run for a fourth successive game to move on to six for the season. 

1936 West Ham United (h)
5-3
(3-1)
Division Two
P4, 4pts, 10th/22 
McMenemy(12) Cairns (20,34,55,
5-2
Martin(19,57,87)
22,500
A hat-trick on his Hammers debut for Tudor Martin was eclipsed by a four goal haul for Magpies forward Billy Cairns.

1944 Bradford Park Avenue (h)
0-2
(0-1)
Wartime

Shackleton(1,80)
16,112
Future Magpie Len Shackleton scored twice - the first before any United player had touched the ball.
 
1946
Newcastle Reserves drew 1-1 with their Chesterfield
counterparts in a Central League game at Saltergate.

Scoreless at half time, the home side's goal was scored by Varty in front of 2,450 fans.
 
1950 Chelsea (h)
3-1
(1-0)
Division One
P7, 11pts, 1st/22
Milburn(34), Walker(55,83) 
Armstrong(90)
56,903
 
1953 West Bromwich Albion (a) 2-2
(0-0)
Division One
P6, 7pts, 10th/22
Keeble(68), Mitchell(52) 
Ryan(67), Barlow(85)
32,953
 
1959 West Bromwich Albion (a)
2-2
(1-2)
Division One
P6, 3pts, 19th/22
Eastham(25), White(85) 
Hogg(35), Kevan(42)
27,570
 
A reverse fixture for the Reserves  - while the first teams met at the Hawthorns the stiffs squared up at SJP. 

That also ended 2-2, Ryan and McGuigan scoring for Newcastle.
 

1961 Huddersfield Town (a) 1-2 (0-1)
Division Two
P6, 5pts, 18th/22
White(80) 
Kerray(14), Massie(67)
18,078
Newcastle's George Heslop was treated on the field for a cut head after being struck by an object thrown from the Leeds Road crowd just before Town's second goal.

Within a year scorers Jimmy Kerray and Len White had swapped teams.

1961 The reserve meeting of the Magpies and the Terriers at SJP ended in a 3-1 win for the hosts thanks to goals from Ken Hale, Charlie Woods and Jimmy Harrower.

1967 Nottingham Forest (a) 0-4 (0-1)
Division One
P7, 6pts, 13th/22
Newton(5), Wignall(46),
Baker(58), Storey-Moore(65)
30,151
Trailing to an early goal, United's Albert Bennett missed a trio of chances to level before the break - after which Forest were given the freedom of the City Ground by a generous visiting defence.

Home striker Frank Wignall had rejected a move to Newcastle in favour of joining Forest when he left Everton in 1963.

1967 Former Magpie Bob Stokoe was relieved of his duties as Charlton Athletic manager following a 0-3 defeat at Crystal Palace.

1972 Arsenal (h)
2-1
(1-0)
Division One
P8, 7pts, 13th/22
Macdonald(38), Craig(78) 
Kennedy(54)
23,878
Gunners goalkeeper Geoff Barnett allowed David Craig's effort through his hands for the goal that beat the table-topping visitors. 

1978 Blackburn Rovers (h)
3-1
(0-1)
Division Two
P5, 5pts, 10th/22
Withe(52,80), McGhee(78)
Gregory(43)
23,751
Jim Iley's Rovers side were in the driving seat at half time, but Peter Withe's diving header gave United the impetus to go on and win the game.

Substitute Mark McGhee put the hosts ahead before Withe exploited an error by old boy Glen Keeley to race clear and shoot home.

1989 AFC Bournemouth (a) 1-2 (1-1)
Division Two
P4, 7pts, 8th/24
Quinn(3) 
Moulden(24,65)
9,882
Mick Quinn's eighth goal of the season in his fourth game put United ahead on their league debut at Dean Court.

However, some slack defending handed the Cherries - managed by Harry Redknapp and featuring Gavin Peacock - victory.

1995 Southampton (a)
0-1
(0-0)
Premier League
P5, 12pts, 1st/20
Magilton(65)
15,237 
Jim Magilton ensured yet another Dell defeat as Kevin Keegan's side lost their 100% record for the season, after four successive victories.

Former Magpies Alan Neilson and Dave Beasant held out against an attack including messrs Gillespie, Ginola, Lee and Ferdinand.  

1998 Aston Villa (a)
0-1
(0-0)
Premiership
P4, 2pts, 19th/20
Hendrie(63pen)
39,241

Stuart Pearce's tackle was punished by a penalty award that Lee Hendrie converted for Villa's first Premier League home win over United at the sixth attempt.
NUFC.com match report

2000 Chelsea (h)
0-0 
(0-0)
Premiership
P5, 10pts, 3rd/20
51,687
Blues boss Luca Vialli brought his side to take on Bobby's table-toppers in what proved to be the Italian's final game in charge.

Shola Ameobi came off the bench for his senior debut and made an immediate impression by squaring up to the odious Dennis Wise. 

They almost "eyeballed" each other but there was a significant height difference....
NUFC.com match report

2002 Tommy Craig's reserves made a short midweek trip along the Tyne to play in a fundraiser for Northern League side Dunston Federation Brewery.

Ireland youth international Joe Kendrick scored twice and Neale McDermott added another in a 3-1 win.
NUFC.com match report


09/09/20062006 Fulham (h)
1-2
(0-0)
Premiership
P3, 3pts, 14th/20
Parker(54)
McBride(82), Bocanegra(89)

50,365
Future Cottagers player and boss Scott Parker gave United the lead having earlier collided with Jimmy Bullard, who was carried off with a serious knee injury.

Future Magpie Wayne Routledge then crossed for Brian McBride to beat Shay Given and prompt an exodus of home fans - thousands more leaving in disgust when McBride headed against the crossbar and Carlos Bocanegra bundled home the rebound.
NUFC.com match report


2014 Jamaal Lascelles debuted for England U21s in a 3-0 European Championship qualifying win over Moldova in Tiraspol.

The defender became a Magpie a month earlier and had returned to his former club Nottingham Forest on a season-long loan.

2020 Club statement:

Newcastle United can confirm that the Premier League has rejected a takeover bid made by PCP Capital Partners, the Reuben Brothers and the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia (PIF) based on its Owners and Directors test.

This conclusion has been reached despite the club providing the Premier League with overwhelming evidence and legal opinions that PIF is independent and autonomous of the Saudi Arabian government.

The club and its owners do not accept that Premier League chief executive Richard Masters and the Premier League have acted appropriately in relation to this matter and will be considering all relevant options available to them.

Mike Ashley understands fans’ frustrations and would like to reassure them that he has been fully committed to ensuring this takeover process reached completion as he felt it was in the best interests of the club.

2024 Sandro Tonali played the full game for Italy as they defeated Israel 2-1. The game was played in Budapest due to the conflict in the Middle East.

Lewis Hall featured for England U21s at Kenilworth Road and set up the final goal as they beat Austria 4-1.