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Update:
On the buses

Statement from NUFC, Monday: 

Newcastle United can confirm an open-top bus parade will form part of the club's Carabao Cup Winners Events at the Town Moor on Saturday.

Eddie Howe’s side will celebrate their recent cup win with a city centre open top bus on Saturday 29 March, which will start at St. James’ Park, before making its way to the Town Moor for the celebration event.

Extensive work and long-term planning behind the scenes have continued with Newcastle City Council, Northumbria Police, Freemen of Newcastle, the North East Combined Authority, NE1, Nexus and the emergency services.

Newcastle United would like to thank all partners for the comprehensive planning and hard work throughout the process, as well as the meetings with the Safety Advisory Group. Further supporter information will be confirmed following additional meetings this week.

Ticketing: The club received unprecedented interest from supporters wishing to attend the event on the Town Moor. Every fan that registered an interest in the event will receive a ticket via email.

Route of Celebration & Timings: The bus route is open to the general public to attend. The open top bus will leave St. James’ Park with timings to be shared in advance. 

The bus will make its way down Gallowgate, turning onto Percy Street before heading onto the B1318 towards Gosforth. The bus will stop at the Town Moor where the players will make their way onto the stage. 

The full bus route will be shown live on large screens at the Town Moor event.

Transport & Travel: Supporters are encouraged to plan their journeys in advance and are advised to use public transport where possible. A number of road closures will be in operation on Saturday 29 March, on the following roads: (timings of closures to follow)

Barrack Road (from St. James’ Park to Gallowgate)
Gallowgate
Percy Street
B1318 (to Great North Road)
Great North Road

Statement from Newcastle City Council leader, Karen Kilgour, Monday:

"Like all supporters, at the council we’re keen to celebrate this historic occasion and we’ve been working closely with the club, the emergency services, the Freemen and other partners to support their plans in any way we can.

"Our teams have guided and advised in any way they’ve been able, we haven’t blocked the holding of a parade, and we’ve been doing our upmost to facilitate the plans the club have presented. 

"The anticipated crowds for Saturday’s celebration, to mark the end of a 70-year wait for domestic silverware, are expected to make it among the biggest events ever held in the city. The safety of those attending and the local communities and businesses affected by this must be the priority of all partners involved.

"The widespread impact needs to be thoroughly assessed to ensure that it can go ahead safely but it is wrong to suggest we have said "no" to a parade through our beloved city.

"Our teams will continue to liaise with the club and other partners to make this the best celebration it can possibly be to recognise the magnitude of the club's success and, just as importantly, what it means to our city and residents.

"We're all keen to see a spectacular event that is free and accessible to everybody who wishes to be part of this moment in history and we look forward to working with partners to see further details announced as soon as they can be.

"As a lifelong fan I remember the parades through the city centre when we didn't even lift a trophy. They were special memories and I want children and families in this city to have that same experience on an even bigger and better scale."
 
NUFC confirm that access to the Moor will open at 1.30pm and the event will end at 8pm. Alcohol won't be allowed, there's no parking and it's standing only. 

Town Moor event FAQs are here

Foodbank fundraiser:
Talk of the toon

If you're at a loose end this coming Thursday, there's a talk-in at the Tyneside Irish Centre on Gallowgate with proceeds going to support the NUFC Fans Foodbank.

Joining veteran journalist John Gibson on stage for the everything is black and white podcast will be former Magpies Ryan Taylor and James Perch.

Tickets cost just £5 online here

Latest:
Lasses in double 
derby delight

A club record home attendance of 38,502 for Newcastle United Women were at Gallowgate on Sunday, as they completed a seasonal double over the mackems.

A 78th minute strike from Shania Hayles divided the sides and left the Magpies sixth in the table, ten points behind leaders Birmingham but playing two games less.

Club CEO Darren Eales and ambassador Bob Moncur took to the field at half time with the Carabao Cup, won by the men's side at Wembley a week earlier.

NUFCW @ SJP - competitive games:

2024/25 mackems won 1-0 (38,502)
2024/25 Southampton drew 1-1 (11,620)
2023/24 Portsmouth won 2-1 (22,307)
2022/23 Bradford City won 6-1 (24,092)
2022/23 Barnsley won 2-1 (28,565)
2021/22 Alnwick Town won 4-0 (22,134)

Update:
Gordon injury concern

Ruled out of Newcastle's next game as he completes a three match club suspension, Anthony Gordon got some pitch time for England in the closing stages of Friday's 2-0 home victory over Albania.

However he quickly picked up what was described as a hip injury, spending much of his 16 minutes on the field hobbling and receiving further treatment at full time.

The extent of the problem is unclear, but Gordon reportedly withdrew from the England squad for Monday's game with Latvia and returned to Tyneside.

Premier League:
Albion date awaited

Hopes that the Premier League would stick to their own published timetable and confirm TV rescheduling for matchweek 35 last Friday proved to be misplaced. 

That leaves Newcastle fans left hanging on to finalise travel plans for the visit to Brighton & Hove Albion on the early May Bank Holiday Weekend of May 5th.

For once, there are no scheduled rail engineering works directly impacting travellers from the North East over that weekend.

Internationals:
National service

Country calls for current Magpies:

Dan Burn (England):
Mon 24.03.2025 Latvia (h) won 3-0 WCQ
Dan stayed unused on the bench after Gordon had returned to United due to injury and Livramento was omitted from the squad for this game.

Fri 21.03.2025 Albania (h) won 2-0 WCQ
A second Wembley start in just five days for Burn, who played the full game and hit the crossbar with a header following a corner kick late in the first half.

Gordon appeared as a 74th minute substitute and Livramento remained on the bench.

Travis Hernes (Norway U21s):
Mon 24.03.2025 Czech Republic (n) won 2-0 FR
The United midfielder didn't feature in Pinatar.

Alex Murphy (Ireland U21s):
Mon 24.03.2025 Hungary (n) won 3-1 FR
The on-loan Magpie was named among the substitutes at Pinatar - his participation is yet to be confirmed.

Fri 21.03.2025 Scotland (n) lost 0-2 FR
Defeat for the Irish in the Spanish location of Pinatar, with defender Alex completing the full game.

Sandro Tonali (Italy):
Sun 23.03.2025 Germany (a) drew 3-3 NLPO
Sandro completed 68 minutes in Dortmund, going off with his side trailing 1-3. An aggregate 4-5 loss ended Italy's hopes of a last four Nations League place. 

Thu 20.03.2025 Germany (h) lost 1-2 NLPO
Despite marking his return to the San Siro by firing the hosts ahead on nine minutes, the United midfielder ended up on the losing side after a 90 minute shift.

Martin Dubravka (Slovakia):
Sun 23.03.2025 Slovenia (a) lost 0-1 NLPO
The goalkeeper retained his starting place in Ljubljana,  crucially conceding in extra time as Slovakia failed to gain promotion in the Nations League.

Thu 20.03.2025 Slovenia (h) drew 0-0 NLPO
It finished scoreless in Bratislava, Dubravka posting a clean sheet after completing the game.

Odysseas Vlachodimos (Greece):
Sun 23.03.2025 Scotland (a) won 3-0 NLPO
Bench duty again for the goalkeeper at Hampden, as Greece overturned a 0-1 deficit from the first leg to condemn the Scots to Nations League relegation.

Thu 20.03.2025 Scotland (h) lost 0-1 NLPO
The Magpies custodian was an unused substitute in Piraeus as Greece lost to a penalty conversion.

Alexander Isak (Sweden):
Sat 22.03.2025 Luxembourg (a) lost 0-1 FR
Alex started the friendly in Luxembourg with the home side taking a surprise lead in the 24th minute. 

That was the only goal of the game and Alex was subbed after an hour.

Tue 25.03.2025 Northern Ireland (h) Stockholm FR

Lewis Miley (England U19s):
Sat 22.03.2025 Turkey (n) drew 0-0 ECQ
Stalemate for the Young Lions at Connah's Quay, with Lewis captaining the side and playing the full match.

Wed 19.03.2025 Wales (a) won 2-0 ECQ
England made a successful start to their Euro Elite qualifying campaign with victory in Bangor. 

Lewis completed the entire game, coming close with one first half shot when the tie was still scoreless.

Tue 25.03.2025 Portugal (n) Connah's Quay ECQ

Vakhtang Salia (Georgia U19s):
Sat 22.03.2025 Slovakia (h) won 2-0 ECQ
Vakhtang started the game in Tbilisi and was booked shortly before being subbed in the 82nd minute, when his side were leading 1-0.

Wed 19.03.2025 Poland (h) lost 0-3 ECQ
Defeat in Tbilisi with the on-loan Magpie omitted.

Tue 25.03.2025 Montenegro (h) Tbilisi ECQ

Leo Shahar (England U18s):
Sat 22.03.2025 France (n) drew 2-2 FR
Leo played the full game in Portugal.

Fri 21.03.2025 Czech Rep (n) drew 2-2 FR
The full back was an unused replacement in Portugal.

Tue 25.03.2025 Portugal (a) Portugal FR

Rory Finneran (Ireland U17s):
Sat 22.03.2025 Poland (a) won 2-0 ECQ
Rory played the full game in Koszalin with Benfica's Jaden Umeh scoring both goals in the second half.

Wed 19.03.2025 Belgium (n) lost 0-1 ECQ
A narrow defeat for the Irish youngsters in the Polish town of Gryfice, with Rory playing the full match.

Tue 25.03.2025 Iceland (n) Gryfice ECQ

Isaac Hayden (Jamaica):
Fri 21.03.2025 St. Vincent (a) drew 1-1 GCQ
Hayden played the full game in Arnos Vale.

Wed 26.03.2025 St.Vincent (h) Kingston GCQ

Bruno Guimaraes, Joelinton (Brazil):
Fri 21.03.2025 Colombia (h) won 2-1 WCQ
Victory in Brasilia came with Bruno in the starting lineup and completing 78 minutes, while Joelinton arrived as a 28th minute substitute and lost possession outside his own area in the build-up to Colombia's goal.

A caution for Bruno means that he'll be suspended for Brazil's meeting with Argentina next week. 

Wed 26.03.2025 Argentina (a) Buenos Aires WCQ

Charlie McArthur (Scotland U21s):
Tue 25.03.2025 Iceland (n) Pinatar

Fri 21.03.2025 Ireland (n) won 2-0 FR
A late addition to the squad, defender Charlie made his U21 debut as a half time substitute in Pinatar with the Scots leading 1-0.

Latest:
Wor Flags fundraiser

A trio of magnificent prizes are on offer in a raffle taking place to raise funds for the Wor Flags fan group. 

Up for grabs are a signed match-worn Dan Burn shirt, a signed Alexander Isak shirt and a Carabao Cup Final shirt signed by the Wembley squad.  

Tickets cost £5 each and can be bought online here now. Closing date is 5pm this Sunday March 30th.

As ever, all funds raised will go towards the cost of staging future displays at NUFC games.

Carabao Cup:
It's Wor Cup!

Liverpool  1  Newcastle  2

Match action

Match report

U21s:
Stiffs switch 

A new date has been announced for the final PL2 game of the season for Newcastle U21s, who will now face Manchester City at the Joie Stadium on Monday April 14th (7pm) rather than Friday 11th as advertised.

With three games remaining, Diarmuid O'Carroll's side sit thirteenth in the table, having won their last two PL2 fixtures against Stoke City and Boro.

A top 16 finish ensures qualification for the knockout phase of the league and a place in next season's U21 Premier League International Cup competition*. 

* some sources claim that a top 12 finish would be required for next season's International Cup.

2025/26:
Pre-season rumours 

Following recent claims of a possible pre-season visit to Hong Kong by Newcastle United, the Straits Times has written that the Magpies are one of several clubs in talks to play games in Singapore this July.  

The newspaper also names Arsenal and AC Milan plus one further unidentified club as possible participants in kickabouts at the 55,000 capacity National Stadium.

Asian media reports earlier this year also linked Arsenal and AC Milan (plus Spurs) with pre-season games played in the Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong. 

Talk of a pre-season visit to Celtic on July 19th for Eddie Howe's side has done the rounds for some time now. 

NSC:
Senior Cup @ SJP 

This season's Northumberland Senior Cup Final between Heaton Stannington and Morpeth Town will take place at Gallowgate on Wednesday May 14th. 

The game will be a 7.30pm start.

U19s:
Texas test for Toon

Newcastle begin their U19 Dallas Cup campaign against reigning Super Group champions Sao Paulo, facing the Brazilians in the Cotton Bowl on Sunday April 13th. 

The remainder of United's opponents in the week-long tournament are still to be confirmed, Real Madrid, Eintracht Frankfurt, Botafogo and Monterrey among other clubs competing in that age group.

The original Cotton Bowl Stadium opened in 1930 and had a maximum capacity of 75,000. It hosted six matches during the 1994 World Cup Finals.

Loan lads:
Temps 

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Overseas TV: To follow

UK Radio: TBC (if any)

Local Radio: Live on BBC Radio Newcastle

Hospital Radio: Radio Tyneside commentary is accessible free of charge in local hospitals via Spark Media.

Buses: The Go North East X50 football service from the Metro Centre will be in operation. Details here

Metro: No scheduled alterations.

Rail: No scheduled alterations.

Roads: The Tyne Bridge refurbishment programme is underway, with one lane in each direction closed at all times until further notice. 

That will lead to congestion and delays, especially with the ongoing closure of the Gateshead Highway closure. More details here

Temporary road closures around SJP apply from an hour before kick-off until 30 minutes after the final whistle.

Food Bank: The usual stall and bucket shakers will be on and around Strawberry Place, with NUFC Director Jamie Reuben again matching all matchday donations.

Stats:

Bees in Toon - all-time:

2023/24 won 1-0 Wilson (PL)
2022/23 won 5-1 Bruno 2, Murphy, Almiron, og (PL)
2021/22 drew 3-3 Lascelles, Joelinton, ASM (PL)
2016/17 won 3-1 Clark, Gayle 2 (Ch)
2001/02 won 4-1 Ameobi, Bellamy 3 (LC)
1992/93 won 5-1 Kelly, Bracewell, Clark 2, Lee (D1)
1954/55 won 3-2 Curry, Hannah, Mitchell (FA)
1947/48 won 1-0 Woodburn (D2)
1934/35 lost 2-5 Gallantree, Kelly (D2)

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