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Blue Star to Lone Star:
Texas Toon tribute 

Ahead of Saturday's celebrations here's NUFC.com reader Steve Hunter pictured with his new Bruno and Joelinton "winners" mural in Dallas, Texas, USA.

Find more on instagram at Hunter_Creates_Murals

And speaking of Joelinton, he took the opportunity of a visit home while on international duty with Brazil this week to host his own Carabao Cup celebration event.

Update:
Parade latest

Programme of events on Saturday:

1.30pm Town Moor site opens
2.00pm Carabao Cup replay on big screens
4.00pm Town Moor entertainment starts
4.30pm Bus parade leaves SJP
5.00pm Former player Q&A Town Moor
6.35pm Squad on stage  at Town Moor
7.15pm "Sela Spectacular Surprise" 
7.30pm Town Moor event ends
8.15pm Town Moor closes 

Ilford Road and West Jesmond Metro stations will both be exit only from 3pm on Saturday.

Newcastle City Council road closure/parking info here

Sky Sports News will be providing live coverage.

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.

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

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.

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.

Town Moor event FAQs are here

Away win:
Good(ison) Friday

Now just weeks away from leaving Goodison Park, the Everton Heritage Society have uncovered extended footage of a Newcastle victory at the Toffees almost exactly 70 years ago online here

60,068 fans were on the blue side of Stanley Park to see Newcastle win 2-1 on Good Friday 1955 thanks to goals from George Hannah and Vic Keeble.

Newcastle went ahead when ex-Toffees amateur George Hannah shot home following a Len White corner kick in the 17th minute (11.37 on the video).

Everton soon levelled through Wally Fielding (15.50), but the Magpies collected both points when Liverpool-born Hannah centred for Keeble to head in from point-blank range in the 75th minute (49.55).

That was enough to end United's five game winless league run in Division One and just a month later, they lifted the FA Cup at Wembley.

Premier League:
Sussex Sunday

The Premier League have belatedly confirmed which games will be rescheduled for UK live TV transmission during the early May Bank Holiday weekend.

That includes Newcastle's visit to the Amex Stadium to face Brighton & Hove Albion, which will be a 2pm kick-off on Sunday May 4th, live on Sky Sports.

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

Sky Sports have also confirmed their live coverage of United's PL home game versus Crystal Palace, although the date and kick-off time of that - Wednesday April 16th at 7.30pm - remain unchanged.

PS: According to the PL's own press release, live TV selections for the weekend of May 10th should be announced today (Friday). They weren't.

Newcastle host Chelsea that weekend.

2024/25:
Brentford (h)

The Magpies return to Premier League action on Wednesday, when Thomas Frank brings his Bees to Gallowgate for a non-televised 7.45pm start.

This will be only the eighth time that the two clubs have met in top-flight competition, United winning five and drawing one of the first six before Brentford notched up their maiden success in West London last December. 

Results from PL games played while Newcastle were at Wembley left Eddie Howe's side sixth in the table on 47 points, with Brentford six points and five places behind that having played a game more.

Team: Anthony Gordon will serve the third and final game of his suspension, while Sven Botman and Lewis Hall remain sidelined following surgery.

Injury victim Jamaal Lascelles is nearing a return to the squad a year after his most recent appearance.

Coral rate this game as follows:

NUFC win 4/6
The draw 10/3
BFC win 12/5

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BFC: Fabio Carvalho remains out but Michael Kayode, Mathias Jensen, Igor Thiago, Josh Dasilva and Aaron Hickey could all return.

Since a 1-2 loss at Chelsea last December, Brentford are unbeaten on the road in the PL: a 0-0 draw at Brighton followed by wins at Southampton (5-0), Crystal Palace (2-1), West Ham (1-0), Leicester City (4-0) and Bournemouth (2-1).

Referee: Peter Bankes - third Toon posting of the season for the Lancastrian official, afterr the 1-3 PL loss at Fulham and 0-1 PL home defeat by Brighton. 

Brentford have also lost both of the games Bankes has taken charge of this time round.

VAR: Craig Pawson

Latest PL fixtures:

Tue 01.04.2025:
Arsenal v Fulham (7.45pm)
Wolves v West Ham (7.45pm)
Nottingham Forest v Manchester United (8pm) TNT

Wed 02.04.2025:
Bournemouth v Ipswich Town (7.45pm)
Brighton & Hove Albion v Aston Villa (7.45pm)
Manchester City v Leicester City (7.45pm)
Newcastle v Brentford (7.45pm)
Southampton v Crystal Palace (7.45pm)
Liverpool v Everton (8pm) Sky

Thu 03.04.2025:
Chelsea v Spurs (8pm) Sky

UK TV: None

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UK Radio: Live on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

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)

Loan lads:
Temps 

Magpie loan watch:

Travis Hernes (AaB):
A 0-4 loss to Viborg in the Danish SuperLiga on Friday saw Travis complete 83 minutes, leaving the field with his side trailing by three goals.

Vakhtang Salia (Dinamo Tblisi):
The teenager appeared as an 81st minute replacement during a 1-0 home win over Gareji in the Erovnukli Liga on Friday, picking up a yellow card.

Harrison Ashby (QPR):
Stoke City (a) Championship, Saturday.

Isaac Hayden (Portsmouth):
Blackburn Rovers (h) Championship, Saturday.

Alex Murphy (Bolton Wanderers):
Blackpool (a) League One, Saturday.

Joe White (MK Dons):
Fleetwood Town (h) League Two, Saturday.
An ankle problem is set to sideline midfielder Joe.

Charlie McArthur (Carlisle United):
Doncaster Rovers (h) League Two, Saturday.

Max Thompson (Chesterfield):
Barrow (a) League Two, Saturday.

James Huntley (Spennymoor Town):
Chorley (a) National League North, Saturday.

Miodrag Pivas (Willem II):
Almere City (h) Eredivisie, Saturday.

Internationals:
National service

Country calls for current Magpies:

Isaac Hayden (Jamaica):
Wed 26.03.2025 St.Vincent (h) won 3-0 GCQ
The midfielder completed 87 minutes in Kingston, collecting a booking.

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

Alexander Isak (Sweden):
Tue 25.03.2025 Northern Ireland (h) won 5-1 FR
A memorable goal and an excellent assist for the Newcastle striker, as Michael O'Neill's side were dismantled by Jon Dahl Tomasson's Swedes in Stockholm.

Sat 22.03.2025 Luxembourg (a) lost 0-1 FR
Isak started in Luxembourg with the home side taking a surprise lead in the 24th minute. That was the only goal of the game and he was subbed on the hour.

Joelinton (Brazil):
Wed 26.03.2025 Argentina (a) lost 1-4 WCQ
A thumping for Brazil in Buenos Aires. Bruno was suspended after his booking versus Colombia but Joelinton started the game. He was substituted at half-time after Carabao Final opponent Alexis Mac Allister had made it 3-1 to the hosts.

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

Charlie McArthur (Scotland U21s):
Tue 25.03.2025 Iceland (n) lost 1-6 Pinatar FR
A painful first U21 start for Charlie (pictured) as the Scots lost in Pinatar. Forced off the field for a facial injury to be treated, Charlie returned but was then replaced at half time with his side trailing 0-3.

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

Lewis Miley (England U19s):
Tue 25.03.2025 Portugal (n) won 1-0 ECQ
A third 90 minute stint in seven days, as England secured victory in Connah's Quay.

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
Lewis completed the entire game in Bangor, coming close with one first half shot when the tie was still 0-0.

Vakhtang Salia (Georgia U19s):
Tue 25.03.2025 Montenegro (h) lost 1-3 ECQ
The Newcastle youngster retained his place in the starting XI, playing the entire match in Tbilisi.

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.

Leo Shahar (England U18s):
Tue 25.03.2025 Portugal (a) won 1-0 FR
An 89 minute shift for the young Magpie in Porto.

Sat 22.03.2025 France (n) drew 2-2 FR
Leo played the full game in Portugal, opening the scoring with just three minutes of the first half played.

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

Rory Finneran (Ireland U17s):
Tue 25.03.2025 Iceland (n) won 5-0 ECQ
Victory in Gryfice with Rory keeping his place in the side. Three points confirmed qualification for the U17 World Cup in November, although defeat by Belgium saw them pipped to a European Championship Final place.

Sat 22.03.2025 Poland (a) won 2-0 ECQ
Rory played the full game in Koszalin. Benfica's Jaden Umeh scored both goals during 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.

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. Alex came on in the 68th minute of the victory.

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.

Carabao Cup:
It's Wor Cup!

Liverpool  1  Newcastle  2

Match action

Match report

U21s:
Stiff switches

New details have been announced for Newcastle's closing two PL2 games of the season, with one venue change and one date alteration as follows: 

The final home game of the season against Reading will go ahead as planned on Monday April 7th (7pm), but will now be staged at St.James' Park.

It remains to be seen what level of interest there is from home fans, given that the first team are in action at Leicester City live on Sky the same night (8pm). 

However with the U21s exiting from the Northumberland Senior Cup exit at the semi-final stage, moving this game means they'll get to play at the main ground after all, following a season of home matches at Whitley Park. 

The U21s will now face Manchester City at the Joie Stadium on Monday April 14th (7pm) rather than Friday 11th as previously 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.

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.

Fans will be accommodated in the East Stand, with pay turnstiles open on the night: £8 adults, £4 concessions and £2 U18s.

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.

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