West Ham (a) SOLD OUT
Brentford (h) Ballot opens Mon 10.03, Noon
Leicester City (a) ST sale now, 25pts
Man United (h) Ballot opens Mon 17.03, Noon
Palace (h) Ballot opens Mon 24.03, Noon

2025/26:
ST price rises 
now confirmed

Thursday saw NUFC confirm 2025/26 season ticket prices and while some other PL clubs have announced a freeze, a 5% increase on standard adult prices will apply at SJP - hardly a shock given current PSR pressures, but a further unwanted drain on resources for supporters.

Season ticket holders who were on the long-term price freeze deals that have all now expired will see 2025/26 ticket prices increase to the standard pricing level. 

As an example, adult 1892 Club tickets will increase from £635 (£33.42 per game) to £1,083 (£57 per game).

There's no increase in junior ticket prices again and the current range of concessionary prices will continue to be offered - that's in contrast to several other PL clubs who have axed price categories such as Young Persons.

A new 12 month interest-free direct debit schedule will appear in place of the previous eight month option.

ST holders currently paying via Direct Debit will be contacted by email to confirm payment details and auto-renewal will apply.

Other ST holders can renew their seats online via the club website from Mon 10.03.2025 @ 10am until Fri 21.03.2025 @ 5pm. 

(Emails sent out to ST holders who pay in a single instalment reference a payment date of late April).

Find full details online here

Domestic home cup scheme ticket pricing will remain unchanged from the 2024/25 rates as follows: 

CC: £20 & £25 adults / £10 & £15 others 
FA: £30 & £35 adults / £15 & £20 others

Details of how to join the cup schemes and the latest dates to do so is yet to be announced.

In the event that European qualification is achieved, no indication as to the ticket prices has been given. 

There's no mention of what single PL game prices will be next season for those purchasing via ballots or member general sale.

PS: There's no mention of any change in current season ticket policy for new applicants - with none available to purchase and no mention of any queueing system.

PPS: There's also nothing to suggest that the rumoured relocation of away sections will actually become a reality, with consequent knock-on effects for home fans.

Update:
Dropping like flies 

Wednesday evening saw Newcastle confirm that Sven Botman will undergo surgery on a knee problem that means he'll miss the remainder of this season. 

The Dutch defender returned to action in January after nine months on the sidelines, but after five appearances failed to feature in any of the last five games due to a separate knee issue that now requires intervention.

Earlier: Lewis Hall will miss the rest of the season the club have announced, after a scan confirmed that he broke a bone in his foot during the Liverpool game.

The 20 year-old defender was one of the few players to come out of Wednesday's Premier League defeat at Anfield with any credit, keeping Mo Salah at bay.

Sadly though he'll not have the chance to repeat that feat against the Egyptian at Wembley on Sunday week, also missing out on likely selection in Thomas Tuchel's first England squad later this month.

Meanwhile Sky Sports assert that no appeal against the dismissal of Anthony Gordon versus Brighton & Hove Albion will be made by United, meaning that he'll serve an immediate three game suspension in all competitions.

As a consequence he'll miss the Carabao Cup Final in addition to PL games versus West Ham and Brentford before being eligible to face Leicester City on April 7th.

PS: fears over the fitness of Alexander Isak were partially allayed when he took part in the club's Carabao Cup Final media day on Wednesday and was also seen taking part in training at Darsley Park.

Tino Livramento and Kieran Trippier also reportedly participated in the training session.

Fundraiser:
Charity auction  

Bidding in the latest Percy Hedley Foundation charity auction is now underway, with a variety of signed NUFC-related items available to bid on:

Find the auction online here

Monies raised help to benefit the work of the Percy Hedley Foundation in the region, supporting various initiatives to improve the lives of disabled people.

Update:
Financial results 

Tuesday saw NUFC release their latest financial results, for the year ending June 30th 2024.

The club's revenues have increased from £140.2m in 2021, £180m in 2022 and £250.3m in 2023 to £320.3m.

Find the results online here

PS: Regarding SJP, the financial report doesn't give any  clues as to the club's intentions, saying only that they "continue to explore a range of options in relation to potential enhancement or expansion of St James' Park or the development of a new stadium."

Similarly there's no clarity on whether an enhanced training ground or a move to a new site is pending.

2024/25:
Wembley officials set 

The Carabao Cup Final on Sunday week will be refereed by John Brooks, the Leicestershire official given his third Magpies game of the season, following the 1-0 PL home win over Arsenal and 2-0 semi-final first leg success against the Gunners at the Emirates.

Brooks has previously taken charge of a Newcastle versus Liverpool Premier League game; Jurgen Klopp's side winning 2-1 at Gallowgate in August 2023 despite having Virgil van Dijk dismissed.

VAR duties will be overseen by Stuart Attwell.

Update:
Ticket updates 

Tickets for Monday's Premier League visit to West Ham will be in digital form and are now appearing via email.

Meanwhile, tickets for the Carabao Cup Final against Liverpool at Wembley are in paper form and began dropping through letterboxes on Tuesday. 

FA Cup:
Newcastle 0 VAR 2

Newcastle  1  Brighton  2  (aet)

Match report

Quarter Final draw:

Fulham v Crystal Palace
Preston North End v Aston Villa
Bournemouth v Manchester City
Brighton v Nottingham Forest

Defeat means that Newcastle have no game between Sunday March 16th (Liverpool at Wembley in the Carabao Cup Final) and Wednesday April 2nd (Brentford at home in the Premier League).

A warm weather training camp in Saudi Arabia is planned after the Carabao Cup Final for those players who won't then be away on international duty. 

The PL home game against Ipswich Town on Saturday April 26th - semi-final weekend - goes ahead as announced, the Tractor Boys exiting in the Fifth Round.

And finally, our exit from the competition means that the PL visit to Arsenal on or around Sunday May 18th will now go ahead - the FA Cup Final takes place on Saturday May 17th, with no PL fixtures that day. 

Premier League:
Home game tickets 

Ticket sale details for Newcastle's next four Premier League home games have been confirmed as follows:

Wed 02.04.2025 Brentford (h) 7.45pm
Member Ballot opens Mon 10.03.2025, Noon
Member Ballot closes Tue 11.03.2025, Noon
Ballot winners notified Wed 12.03.2025 by 11am
Ballot winners seat selection opens Wed 12.03.2025, Noon, closes Fri 14.03.2025, Noon
ST forwarding opens Fri 14.03.2025, 4pm
Member General Sale from Mon 17.03.2025, 10am

Sun 13.04.2025 Manchester United (h) 4.30pm
Member Ballot opens Mon 17.03.2025, Noon
Member Ballot closes Tue 18.03.2025, Noon
Ballot winners notified Wed 19.03.2025 by 11am
Ballot winners seat selection opens Wed 19.03.2025, Noon, closes Fri 21.03.2025, Noon
ST forwarding opens Fri 21.03.2025, 4pm
Member General Sale from Mon 24.03.2025, 10am

Wed 16.04.2025 Crystal Palace (h) 7.30pm
Member Ballot opens Mon 24.03.2025, Noon
Member Ballot closes Tue 25.03.2025, Noon
Ballot winners notified Wed 26.03.2025 by 11am
Ballot winners seat selection opens Wed 26.03.2025, Noon, closes Fri 28.03.2025, Noon
ST forwarding opens Fri 28.03.2025, 4pm
Member General Sale from Mon 31.03.2025, 10am

Sat 26.04.2025 Ipswich Town (h) 3pm
Member Ballot opens Mon 31.03.2025, Noon
Member Ballot closes Tues 01.04.2025, Noon
Ballot winners notified Wed 02.04.2025 by 11am
Ballot winners seat selection opens Wed 02.04.2025, Noon, closes Fri 04.04.2025, Noon
ST forwarding opens Fri 04.04.2025, 4pm
Member General Sale from Mon 07.04.2025, 10am

U21s:
Tees test next

Newcastle's U21 side continue their pursuit of a PL2 play-off spot on Friday evening, when they face their Boro counterparts at Bishop Auckland's Heritage Park.

It's a 7pm kick-off, with the hosts yet to confirm admission details - it was £3 at the gate last season.

With four games left, United sit sixteenth in the 26 team league - the lowest position that leads to qualification for the end-of-season knockout phase.

2024/25:
West Ham (a)

The Magpies return to Premier League action on Monday evening against the Hammers.

Kick-off at the London Stadium is 8pm start live on Sky Sports and Newcastle's 3,000 tickets are sold out.

Team: Anthony Gordon begins a three game suspension, while Lewis Hall and Sven Botman will miss the rest of the season due to injury.

Jamaal Lascelles remains a long-term absentee.

Coral rate this game as follows:

NUFC win 6/5
The draw 13/5
WHUFC win 21/10

New customers receive a £40 bet when staking £10 (T's & C's apply). Find those markets online here 

WHUFC: To follow

Graham Potter's side are bidding for a third consecutive PL win following a 1-0 victory at Arsenal and 2-0 home success against Leicester City.

An FA Cup exit to Aston Villa meant that they have a 11 day gap between games before hosting Newcastle.

On home territory this season, the Hammers have lost seven, won five and drawn two. They have recorded just two clean sheets during those games.

Referee: Michael Salisbury - first Toon game of the season for the Lancashire whistler, last seen taking charge of the 2-2 Premier League home draw with Bournemouth in February 2024.

VAR: Alex Chilowicz

UK TV: Live on Sky Sports

The game will be live at WonderBar in The Gate

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Overseas TV: to follow

UK Radio: Live on talkSPORT

Rail: Scheduled disruptions are online here

Metro: No scheduled disruptions

Tube: No scheduled disruptions.

The threat of strike action by ASLEF union members on the Elizabeth Line on March 10th (and several other dates) has been lifted.

Stats: 

Magpies @ Hammers - PL era:
(2017/18 onwards at London Stadium)

2023/24 Drew 2-2 Isak 2
2022/23 Won 5-1 Wilson 2, Joelinton 2, Isak
2021/22 Drew 1-1 Willock
2020/21 Won 2-0 Wilson, Hendrick
2019/20 Won 3-2 Clark, Fernandez, Shelvey
2018/19 Lost 0-2
2017/18 Won 3-2 Saivet, Diame, Atsu
2015/16 Lost 0-2
2014/15 Lost 0-1
2013/14 Won 3-1 Cabaye 2, Remy
2012/13 Drew 0-0
2010/11 Won 2-1 Nolan, Carroll
2008/09 Lost 1-3 Owen
2007/08 Drew 2-2 Martins, Geremi
2006/07 Won 2-0 Duff, Martins
2005/06 Won 4-2 Owen 3, Shearer
2002/03 Drew 2-2 Bellamy, Jenas
2001/02 Lost 0-3
2000/01 Lost 0-1
1999/00 Lost 1-2 Speed
1998/99 Lost 0-2
1997/98 Won 1-0 Barnes
1996/97 Drew 0-0
1995/96 Lost 0-2
1994/95 Won 3-1 Sellars, Lee, Mathie
1993/94 Won 4-2 Cole, Lee 2, Mathie

Alexander Isak is one strike away from becoming the first Magpie to hit 20 PL goals in successive seasons.

He's netted five times against West Ham for Newcastle in the PL so far, a total exceeded by the half dozen he's hit against both Spurs and Nottingham Forest.

The next three point return for Newcastle on the road will be their 150th PL away win.

Latest PL fixtures:

Sat 08.03.2025:
Nottingham Forest v Manchester City (12.30pm) TNT
Brighton & Hove Albion v Fulham (3pm)
Crystal Palace v Ipswich Town (3pm)
Liverpool v Southampton (3pm)
Brentford v Aston Villa (5.30pm) Sky
Wolves v Everton (8pm) TNT

Sun 09.03.2025:
Chelsea v Leicester City (2pm)
Spurs v Bournemouth (2pm) Sky
Manchester United v Arsenal (4.30pm) Sky

Mon 10.03.2025:
West Ham v Newcastle (8pm) Sky

Loan lads:
Temps 

Magpie loan watch:

Alex Murphy (Bolton Wanderers)
The defender was an unused substitute on Tuesday as the Trotters defeated Birmingham City 3-1 at home in League One.

Max Thompson (Chesterfield)
The goalkeeper stayed on the bench as the Spireites went down 0-1 at home to Colchester United in League Two on Tuesday.

Charlie McArthur (Carlisle United)
No place for the defender in the matchday squad once ahead, as the Cumbrians drew 1-1 with League Two leaders Walsall at Brunton Park on Tuesday.

Joe White (MK Dons)
The midfielder got on for the closing 29 minutes of Tuesday's 0-2 loss at Accrington Stanley in League Two - both goals conceded ahead of his arrival.

James Huntley (Spennymoor Town)
The midfielder wasn't brought into the action as Moors beat Darlington 2-1 at home in front of over 2,000 fans in the National League North on Tuesday.

Harrison Ashby (QPR)
West Bromwich Albion (a) Championship, Saturday.

Travis Hernes (AaB):
Aab played a creditable 0-0 draw at home to Superliga leaders FC Copenhagen in the Danish Superliga on Sunday. Travis completed the entire game.

Miodrag Pivas (Willem II)
The on-loan Magpie arrived as an 80th minute substitute at Sparta Rotterdam in the Eredivisie on Sunday, with his side trailing 0-3. It ended 0-4.

Internationals:
England claim top spot 

Newcastle youngsters Sam Alabi, Michael Mills and George Mair were in a 20-strong England U16 squad that won a four team tournament in Spain this week.

The three Magpies were all in the starting line-up for Friday's opener against Colombia at the Pinatar Arena, England winning 4-0 but none of our lads netting.

Sunday saw England defeat Denmark 7-3 at Pinatar, with the Magpies trio all named on the bench. Mills definitely got some pitch time and scored once.

England then concluded their stay at Pinatar with a 1-2 loss to France on Wednesday, Mair and Mills named in the starting lineup and Alabi on the bench.

Despite that defeat, the young Lions claimed top spot in the friendly competition.

U21s:
Comeback complete 

Wolves U18s  2  Newcastle U18s  4

Newcastle's U18 side were in the Black Country on Saturday, facing Wolves at their Compton Park HQ.

United came close to opening the scoring after 13 minutes, Kacey Wooster almost catching home 'keeper George Hardy off his line with a lob from distance.

Making his first start at this level, Newcastle's Kyle Fitzgerald then pinged a shot off the outside of the post from just inside the area with 24 minutes played. 

The home side went ahead six minutes before half time, when a snap shot from Mateus Mane ended up in the bottom corner of Will Anderson's goal.

A smart stop from the visiting 'keeper at his near post then prevented striker Mane from doubling the lead just before the interval.

Winless in their last nine league games, Wolves went 2-0 up five minutes after the resumption when a corner kick fell to Mason Stevens. His initial shot was blocked by Anderson but Ollie Stafford converted the rebound.

That two goal advantage lasted less than 10 minutes though, before Jake Durrant's cross from the United left was headed back across goal by Kyle Fitzgerald for Alex O'Donovan to fire home from barely a yard out.

And the lead was wiped out with 12 minutes to play, O'Donovan setting Mo Waddani free on the left and his centre slotted home by Fitzgerald - his first Toon goal.

Waddani then thought he'd put his side ahead for the first time in the match, only to see it ruled out by a raised assistant's flag.

Within seconds though the ball was in the Wolves net again, Wooster rounding the 'keeper and Bjorn Marwa getting the final touch to send it into his own net.

That came in the 85th minute and it was 4-2 soon after; Fitzgerald's driving run doing the damage and Wooster making no mistake with his third goal in two games.

Team: Anderson, Bloomer, Durrant, Johnson, Epia, Cogdon, Fitzgerald, Harper, Wooster (Yeutembip 90+2), O'Donovan, Waddani (Lucas 90+2). 
Subs n/u: Holland, Ndiweni, Gilligan.

Booked: Epia

The Magpies were forced to make changes from the side that defeated Liverpool 3-1 last weekend, Logan Watts promoted to the U21s and Sam Alabi and Michael Mills away on international duty with England.

That also resulted in a very youthful bench, with a debut at this level for 15 year-old defender Lesecond Yeutembip, fresh from making his England U15 bow. 

Another feat of endurance from GW

Premier League:
TV changes made 

Friday saw the Premier League announce their amended fixture schedule for April, with three of Newcastle's six games rescheduled as follows:

Wed 02.04.2025 Brentford (h) 7.45pm (no TV)
Mon 07.04.2025 Leicester City (a) 8pm Sky
Sun 13.04.2025 Manchester United (h) 4.30pm Sky
Wed 16.04.2025 Crystal Palace (h) 7.30pm (no TV)
Sat 19.04.2025 Aston Villa (a) 5.30pm Sky
Sat 26.04.2025 Ipswich Town (h) 3pm (no TV)

Appeal:
SOS: Save our Spartans

While their on-field problems remain, Northern Premier League side Blyth Spartans continue their efforts at restructuring following a recent change of ownership. 

The green and whites have now gained Community Interest Club status, and are aiming to secure their future via a fundraising appeal online here

Setting an initial £25K target, they've quickly gone past the £15K mark thanks to donations from supporters and well-wishers across the planet.

The latest club board report details the position here

U21s:
Ten-man Potters fettled

Newcastle U21s  4  Stoke City U21s  1

Match report

2024/25:
Anfield anguish again

Liverpool  2  Newcastle  0

Match report

Carabao Cup Final:
LNER add extra trains 

Rail company LNER have belatedly announced that two additional return services between Newcastle and London Kings Cross on Sunday March 16th as follows:

Departing Newcastle 07.23 arriving London 11.09 
Departing Newcastle 07.52 arriving London 11.44

Departing London 21.30 arriving Newcastle 01.24
Departing London 22.00 arriving Newcastle 01.46

These services are non-stop, with no calling points.

2025/26:
Hong Kong hint

The Mail report that Newcastle are looking at another long haul pre-season trip this coming summer, with previous talk of the USA now dismissed and a return to the Far East said to be under active discussion.

Hong Kong is among the destinations mentioned, specifically  the Kai Tak Sports Park in Kowloon - a brand new 50,000 capacity venue opening imminently.

United's most recent visit to Hong Kong was in 2004, facing local side Kitchee in the Hong Kong Stadium.

Internationals:
Call-ups 

Bruno Guimaraes, Joelinton (Brazil):
The Magpie duo are both included in an initial 52 man selection, that will be cut down to 23 next week.

21.03.2026 Colombia (h) WCQ
26.03.2026 Argentina (a) WCQ

Bucket list:
Hat compo answer

As modelled by a certain local musician, the Shearer reversible bucket hat from Tyneside-based Football Bobbles is ideal for winding your way down on Baker Street and along Wembley Way come March 16th.

Available to buy here, we had one up for grabs and asked how many times Alan Shearer played at Wembley Stadium for Newcastle United.

The answer was four (two FA Cup finals, one FA Cup semi-final and one Charity Shield) and the winning entry came from Eddie Meehan.