Everton (a) SOLD OUT
Brighton (h) Forwarding/resale now
Chelsea (a) ST sale now, 14 points
Chelsea (h) Ballot opens Tue 08.10.2024
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Premier League:
Everton (a)

Newcastle return to Premier League action on Saturday, when they make their final scheduled visit to Goodison Park for a meeting with Everton.

It's a 5.30pm kick-off, live on Sky Sports.

The club's away ticket transfer scheme will be in operation for the first time. Further details here

Team: Callum, Wilson, Sven Botman, Jamaal Lascelles, Lewis Miley and Alexander Isak remain out but Nick Pope and Fabian Schar are available, with Kieran Trippier also expected to be in the squad. 

Martin Dubravka was omitted from the latest Slovakian squad but hasn't been ruled out of Saturday's game.

Joelinton is now one booking away from a one match ban after collecting four yellow cards.

EFC: Youssef Chermiti, Armando Broja, Seamus Coleman and Nathan Patterson will all miss out while Jarrad Branthwaite is a doubt after a training ground injury.

Unconfirmed reports also state that Vitaliy Mykolenko isn't expected to be involved.

Beginning the season with four PL defeats, Sean Dyche's side picked up their first point with a 1-1 draw at Leicester City. Last Saturday then brought a maiden victory, beating Crystal Palace 2-1 at Goodison. 

UK TV: Live on Sky Sports

The game will be shown live at WonderBar in The Gate, followed by Jon Bon Jovi Experience - free entry.

City centre bars with live TV coverage include:

Latest:
SJP future: no decision

NUFC have published details of the latest Fan Advisory Board (FAB) meeting that took place earlier this week. 

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

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

Full details are online here

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

FAB updates are here

Latest:
London Mags gather

The London Mags are holding a 60th anniversary bash on the evening of Saturday 12th October in Central London with special guest Bob Moncur in attendance.

The last few tickets now available for £30 each, including a buffet dinner, an exclusive raffle and free London Mags membership for the rest of the season. 

For more information about the night and how to pay, contact Martin Clubb via [email protected]

2024/25:
Chelsea (h) tickets

NUFC confirm that those season ticket holders enrolled in the Carabao Cup home ticket scheme will have their payments taken today (Friday).

Digital tickets will then be available for download.

Ticket sale timetable:

Members & ST Holder not in cup scheme ballot opens Tue 08.10.204 10am, closes Thu 10.10.2024 10am.

Members & ST Holder not in cup scheme ballot run - applicants to be notified Thu 10.10.2024 @ 1pm.

Members & ST Holder seat selection window opens Thu 10.10.24 @ 2pm, closes Sat 12.10.2024 @ 2pm.

ST Holder ticket forwarding & resale open: Thu 10.10.2024 @ 2pm.

Member General Sale open: Mon 14.10.2024 @ 10am.

2024/25:
Away ticket update

NUFC have announced an update to their away ticket usage policy, making provision for two short-notice transfers per season ticket holder each season.

Further details are online here

Stage show:
Magpie movers

At the Theatre Royal this week is "Gerry & Sewell", a tale of two Newcastle fans searching for their holy grail of season tickets, despite being totally skint.

Find a review of Wednesday night's first night here

Buy tickets for the final performances here

Fri 04.10.2024 @ 7.30pm
Sat 05.10.2024 @ Noon and 7.30pm

If you're going, prepare to be thunderstruck - and don't miss the stunning opening sequence....

U21s:
Villa U21s (a) sold out

Newcastle U21s return to PL2 action on Saturday when they face Aston Villa at their Bodymoor Heath training ground in a Noon start.

A limited number of fans are allowed into the venue, but all tickets have now been sold and there's no facility to walk up and gain entry on the day.

U18s:
Back down south

Following their maiden league victory of the season last Saturday at Liverpool, Newcastle U18s are on the road again this weekend as they play the second of three scheduled group stage ties in the Premier League Cup.

The Young Magpies face Chelsea at their Cobham training ground in an 11am kick-off, with access restricted to invited guests.

Newcastle currently sit second in Group F following a 1-1 home draw against Millwall, with the Blues top thanks to a 3-2 victory over Stoke City.

2024/25:
Blues double header

Tuesday's laboured victory over the League Two Dons saw Newcastle advance to the last 16 of the Carabao Cup for the third successive season - and set up back-to-back games against Enzo Maresca's Chelsea. 

The two sides will meet in the Premier League at Stamford Bridge on Sunday October 27th (2pm) followed by the cup tie on Tyneside on Wednesday 30th (7.45pm).

Chelsea ended Newcastle's interest in the competition last season at the Quarter Final stage, advancing on penalties following a 1-1 draw in South West London.

The Blues are our most frequent League Cup opponents, now paired with Newcastle on seven occasions:

1992/93 lost 1-2 (a) (R3)
2001/02 lost 0-1 (a) (R5)
2004/05 lost 0-2 (h) (R4)
2006/07 lost 0-1 (h) (R5)
2010/11 won 4-3 (a) (R3)
2023/24 drew 1-1 (a) (R5) lost on pens
2024/25 ?-? (R4) 

Last 16 ties:

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

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

Carabao Cup:
Fab breaches
Dons defence

Newcastle  1  AFC Wimbledon  0



Match report

U18s:
Reds repelled 

Liverpool U18s  2  Newcastle U18s  3  

The bottom two sides in the Northern section of U18 Premier League met on Saturday, with Newcastle winning for the first time this season.

A brace from Ethan Ndiweni and Joe Brayson's spot kick conversion were enough to claim all three points at Kirkby against the basement-dwelling Reds, for whom Kareem Ahmed netted twice.

Ndiweni put the Magpies ahead on 31 minutes with a close range finish in only his second appearance at this level - days after celebrating his sixteenth birthday.

Ahmed then levelled from similar range seven minutes before the break before Liverpool's Joe Bradshaw sent his 49th minute penalty wide of the target. 

A second goal from Ndiweni - younger brother of former Magpies Michael and Ryan- restored United's lead on 53 minutes - racing onto Brayson's pass and finishing well.

Brayson then converted a penalty before the hour to make it 3-1 after Guy Bloomer was impeded in the box.

Ahmed quickly replied to set up a nervous finale, but visiting goalkeeper Will Anderson denied the 17 year-old his hat-trick with a decent late stop.

Newcastle then preserved their lead through seven minutes of added time to claim three points at Liverpool for the second successive season.

Team: Anderson, Bloomer, Morgan, Watts, Craggs, Gilligan, Wooster, M.Miley (Best 70), Ferreira (Old 90), Brayson (Patterson 90), Ndiweni (Johnson 73). 
Sub n/u: Jones

Booked: Johnson

There were first U18 appearances for Will Anderson and Oliver Best. Sam Alabi and Michael Mills were both unavailable due to England U16 call-ups.

Internationals:
Silverware! 

Update: A 1-0 win over France on Tuesday confirmed tournament victory for England U16s at Pinatar after winning all three games. Michael Mills kept his place in the side but didn't find the net.

Earlier: Magpies pair Sam Alabi and Michael Mills were in the starting line-up for England U16s as they faced Israel at the Pinatar Arena in Spain on Saturday.

Mills scored for the Young Lions in a 2-1 success, with club colleague Alabi supplying the assist.

The duo were named on the bench for England U16s in Thursday's 3-0 win over Ukraine at Pinatar.

Update:
Eales bombshell

From Newcastle United, Friday:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2024/25:
Youth recruitment:
further new faces 

Newcastle's youth recruitment drive is reportedly set to continue with the transfer of 17 year-old Georgian striker Vakthang Salia from Dinamo Tbilisi.

Salia has scored four senior goals this season and is tipped to remain with his current club before making a switch to Tyneside next summer.

Meanwhile, various reports claim that the Magpies have completed a deal to sign 14 year-old forward Leon Mukumbira from Peterborough United's academy.

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

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

Find further information online here

Charity effort:
Pilgrim's progress

Update: thanks to everyone who has donated so far to Keith's fund, which is now over £1,600.

NUFC.com reader Keith Airey is currently walking the Camino de Santiago aka Way of St. James - a traditional pilgrimage path through France & Spain.

His route takes him from St. Jean Pied du Port to Santiago de Compostela, a distance of over 550 miles.  

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