West Ham (a) SOLD OUT
Brentford (h) Ballot opens Mon 10.03, Noon
Leicester City (a) ST sale now, 18pts
Man United (h) Ballot opens Mon 17.03, Noon
Palace (h) Ballot opens Mon 24.03, Noon

U18s:
Potters punished

Newcastle U18s  4  Stoke City U18s  1

Having put four goals past Wolves last weekend, the U18s repeated the feat against Stoke City at a sunny Little Benton on Saturday morning to win their third successive league game.

In-form striker Kacey Wooster made it five goals in just three league games, confidently dispatching his 25th minute penalty kick after City's Ben Sheaf nudged Kyle Fitzgerald in the area.

And it was Fitzgerald who got the second two minutes after the interval with a shot from the edge of the box.

The Potters pulled one back in the 62nd minute when United failed to clear their lines and Oghi Enabulele fired beyond goalkeeper Will Anderson.

The young Magpies restored their two goal advantage after 75 minutes when Fitzgerald beat Ben Chivers at his near post - his third goal in two starts at this level since signing from Galway United earlier this year.

United got a slightly fortunate fourth five minutes into added time, substitute Matthew Taylor seeing his shot strike a defender and loop over the goalkeeper.

Turkish midfielder Baran Yildiz made his debut at this level as a late substitute, a month after the 18 year-old completed a permanent switch from Genclerbirligi. 

Team: Anderson, Bloomer, Durrant, Johnson, Epia (Craggs 65), Cogdon, Fitzgerald, Harper, Wooster (Yildiz 86), O'Donovan (Taylor 65), Ferreira (Waddani 80).
Sub n/u: Jones.

Booked: Bloomer, Anderson, Durrant, Fitzgerald.

Giveaway:
Cup trio honoured

Following the recent Anthony Gordon badge issues, new designs from Magpin capture Jacob Murphy, Sandro Tonali and Alexander Isak celebrating goals that helped the Magpies to reach Wembley this season.   

These are all available separately online here and we have a set of three badges to give away. 

To stand a chance of winning, send your answer to this question via email to [email protected] by Noon on Wednesday March 12th, subject line of Magpin. 

Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali signed for AC Milan in 2020 from which other Serie A side? 

No age limit, open to anyone anywhere in the world but delivery only to UK addresses. One entry per person.

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 live on Sky Sports and Newcastle's 3,000 tickets are sold out.

FAO anyone using the away ticket transfer scheme, at the request of West Ham, this will close at 9am on Monday - earlier than usual.

Team: Speaking to the media on Friday, Eddie Howe confirmed that Alexander Isak was fit and training.

Tino Livramento and Kieran Trippier were also reportedly seen participating in training.

Anthony Gordon begins a three game suspension, while Lewis Hall and Sven Botman miss out due to injury.

Jamaal Lascelles remains a long-term absentee.

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.

Hall will miss the rest of the season after a scan confirmed that he had broke a bone in his foot.

No appeal against the dismissal of Anthony Gordon versus Brighton & Hove Albion was lodged, meaning that 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.

Joelinton has nine PL bookings for the season and will serve a two match ban in that competition if he receives a tenth yellow card in any of the next five PL fixtures.

That suspension is for the PL only - a booking on Monday night would not sideline him from the Carabao Cup Final.

The only other player anywhere near a ban is Dan Burn, who has picked up seven so far.

Needless to say, a straight red card for any Newcastle player at West Ham would rule them out of Wembley.

Coral rate this game as follows:

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

New customers receive a £20 bet when staking £10 (T's & C's apply). Find those markets online here 

WHUFC: Lucas Paqueta is available for selection and Vladimir Coufal is doubtful. Michail Antonio, Crysencio Summerville and Niclas Fullkrug are out.

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

City centre bars with live TV coverage include:

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

The game will be live at WonderBar in The Gate.

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Overseas TV: 
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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 Monday 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 only 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. 11 of the first 149 have come at West Ham, with only Spurs (12) proving to be more fertile ground for the Magpies.

Latest PL results/fixtures:

Sat 08.03.2025:
Nottingham Forest 1-0 Manchester City
Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 Fulham
Crystal Palace 1-0 Ipswich Town
Liverpool 3-1 Southampton
Brentford 0-1 Aston Villa
Wolves 1-1 Everton

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

U21s:
Second string success

Boro U21s  0  Newcastle U21s  2

Match report

2025/26:
ST price rise 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 memberships or 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.

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.

Loan lads:
Temps 

Magpie loan watch:

Harrison Ashby (QPR)
There was the briefest of outings for Harrison in a 0-1 Championship defeat at West Bromwich Albion on Saturday, arriving from the bench in the 89th minute.

The Baggies won through an Adam Armstrong penalty.

Alex Murphy (Bolton Wanderers)
The defender played the entirety of Saturday's 2-1 win at Burton Albion in League One on Saturday, picking up a yellow card in the process. Victory left the Trotters in the final promotion playoff place.

Max Thompson (Chesterfield)
The Spireites beat Newport County 2-1 at home in League Two on Saturday but goalkeeper Max was an unused replacement once again.

Charlie McArthur (Carlisle United)
There was no place for the defender in the squad as the Cumbrians lost 0-1 at Harrogate Town on Saturday - a result that leaves them bottom of League Two.

Joe White (MK Dons)
The midfielder played for the first 77 minutes of a 2-1 home win over Morecambe in League Two on Saturday, coming off when the scoring was complete.

James Huntley (Spennymoor Town)
It finished 1-1 at home to Peterborough Sports in the National League North on Saturday, with James a 67th minute arrival from the bench with both goals scored.

Travis Hernes (AaB):
Midtjylland (h) Superliga, Sunday.

Miodrag Pivas (Willem II)
Utrecht (h) Eredivisie, Sunday.

FA Cup:
Newcastle 0 VAR 2

Newcastle  1  Brighton  2  (aet)

Match report

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

Unlikely lad:
Old boy makes 
Rams return 

Almost a year since his last appearance as a loanee for Sheffield Wednesday, former Newcastle midfielder Jeff Hendrick has signed for Derby County.

The 33 year-old Ireland international began his senior professional career at the Rams, making over 200 appearances between 2009 and 2016.

Hendrick's return to Pride Park follows the arrival of John Eustace as first team manager - the pair playing in the same Derby side between 2013 and 2015. 

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.

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

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