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2025/26:
TV times

The Premier League have now confirmed their live TV picks for September, with one Newcastle game rescheduled:

Sat 13.09.2025 Wolves (h) 3pm no live UK TV
Sat 20.09.2025 Bournemouth (a) 3pm no live UK TV
Sun 28.09.2025 Arsenal (h) 4.30pm Sky

The Arsenal game falls between Newcastle's midweek Carabao Cup Third Round tie* and the second round of Champions League fixtures, spread across Tuesday September 30th and Wednesday October 1st.

With reference to the Bournemouth away game, just because it hasn't been selected for live TV, that doesn't confirm 100% that it will be a 3pm Saturday kick-off.

The first round of Champions League fixtures take place on the preceding Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: were Newcastle to be in action on the Thursday, that would result in the Bournemouth game moving to the Sunday. 

While the Spurs v Wolves game picked for Sky on Sunday 28th is liable to change if Spurs are playing a Champions League tie on the 30th, there's no similar advice regarding our game v Arsenal on the same day - reason unknown.

The situation mirrors for our game regardless of that: were ourselves or Arsenal to be playing in the Champions League on the 30th then we would not meet in the PL on the 28th.

So in real terms, only the Wolves game is now confirmed, with the other three liable to possible change in the days following the Champions League draw on August 28th.

* that is split over two successive midweeks, with teams involved in the Champions League assured of playing their Carabao Cup tie during second of the two weeks.

There are no scheduled rail works between London Kings Cross on the day of the Arsenal game. For once.

The Bournemouth game looks unaffected by rail engineering work on the Saturday. Were it to be played on the Sunday, trains would still run direct to and from London but with average journey times extended by 45 minutes and trains not calling at either Basingstoke or Winchester.

2025/26:
Arsenal (n)



The next instalment of Newcastle's pre-season programme sees them visit Singapore to face fellow Premier League side Arsenal this Sunday (12.30pm BST, 7.30pm local).

While United fly out on Thursday, The Gunners are already in Singapore, defeating AC Milan 1-0 at the same venue on Wednesday. That took place in 28 degree temperatures and Mikel Arteta gave pitch time to no less than 22 players.

Our game will be followed by a penalty shootout, regardless of the score after 90 minutes. Wednesday saw AC Milan beat Arsenal 6-5 in their post-match shootout.

Both games are marketed as the "Singapore Festival of Football" although it's not a tournament; AC Milan play just once before moving on to face Liverpool in Hong Kong.

United meanwhile decamp to Korea for games against a local XI and fellow Premier League side Spurs, billed as the Coupang Play Series but again consisting of those two games only. Rather than play the Koreans, Spurs are taking on Arsenal in Hong Kong. 

Venue is the 55,000 capacity Singapore National Stadium, built on the site of the former National Stadium that was visited by United back in August 1996. 

Kevin Keegan's Magpies defeated an S-League Select XI 5-0 that day with new signing Alan Shearer in attendance but not involved in the game.

NUFC match guide/travel advice is online here

The club's green change kit is set to be worn for the first time at some point during the three game Asian tour; we're unsure which game it will debut in.

Several NUFC fan events are scheduled, with Shay Given, Shola Ameobi and John Beresford scheduled to appear. 

There's also the chance to have a photo taken with the Carabao Cup and a first team meet & greet (sold out).

The Singapore Mags website is online here

Team: to follow

AFC: The Gunners travelled with a 30 man squad including SJP old boy Mikel Merino and new signings Noni Madueke, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Martin Zubimendi and Christian Norgaard.

15 year-old duo Max Dowman and Marli Salmon are also in the party and debuted from the bench against AC Milan.

That 30 man squad could become 31 if a proposed deal for Sporting Lisbson forward Viktor Gyokeres is concluded.

Referee: tbc

TV: Pricing for the full NUFC package is as follows:

Mags+: £9.99
Mags/Junior Mags: £19.99
Non-members: £29.99
Match Pass: £4.99 or £6.99 per game (varies)

Purchase online here

Mags+ and Mags members were emailed a promo code to access the above prices. Mags+ members not purchasing the full package will receive promo codes allowing them to watch the two South Korea games for free.

All streams are worldwide except Arsenal (excludes Singapore) K-League and Spurs (excludes South Korea) and Espanyol / Atletico Madrid (both exclude Spain).

(The full package also includes live coverage of the NUFC Women versus Atletico Madrid Femenino home friendly).

Overseas TV:
Abu Dhabi Sports 2 HD
Arena Premium 1 HD (Bosnia)
BG Sports (Thailand)
CBS Sports Network (USA)
Claro TV+ (Brazil)
DAZN/1 Belgium
Disney+ Premium Brazil/Caribbean/Sur
DStv App (South Africa)
ESPN Brazil/Mexico/Norte
ESPN2 Caribbean
FanCode (Afghanistan)
fuboTV (USA)
Garuda TV (Indonesia)
KTV Sport (Iraq/Syria)
Match 4 HD (Hungary)
Moja TV (Bosnia)
Now Player/Now Sports 3 (Hong Kong)
Oman TV Sport
Paramount+ (Australia)
Play Sports (Belgium)
Shahid (Algeria/Bahrain/Saudi Arabia)
Sharjah Sports HD
Sky+ Brazil
Sky Go Austria
Sky Sport News Germany/Premier League Germany HD
Sport TV2 (Portugal)
SSC1/5 (Saudi Arabia)
SuperSport Premier League (South Africa)
TVNZ (New Zealand)
ViaPlay Finland/Iceland
Vivo Play (Brazil)
V Sport 2 HD (Finland)
Zapping (Brazil)

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Stats: By our reckoning, this will be the seventh different venue that these two clubs have faced each other in - and the first outside England.

In addition to the four home stadia (St.James' Park, the Manor Ground, Highbury and the Emirates), the sides have met in FA Cup Finals at Wembley and in that competition at the neutral venue of Stoke's Victoria Ground.

The Magpies and the Gunners last played friendlies back in the 1900/01 season; drawing 1-1 in London on Boxing Day before Newcastle triumphed 5-1 on Tyneside on New Years Day.

2025/26:
Pre-season update 



Wed 30.07.2025 Team K League (South Korea) (a)
(at the 42,000 capacity Suwon World Cup Stadium)



Sun 03.08.2025 Spurs (n)
(at the 65,000 capacity Seoul World Cup Stadium)

Those two venues are around 25 miles from each other.

Eddie Howe's side then return to Tyneside for kickabouts against Spanish opposition on successive days:

Fri 08.08.2025 Espanyol (h) (Spain) (h) 7.30pm
Sat 09.08.2025 Atletico Madrid (Spain) (h) 4pm

Update:
Bee the one?

Update: The Athletic report that Newcastle's bid of £25m for Wissa was unsurprisingly rejected on Tuesday. An increased offer is now anticipated, with personal terms already said to be agreed.

Earlier: Brentford forward Yoane Wissa has left his side's training camp in Portugal amid speculation over a possible move to Tyneside for the DR Congo international.  

The 28 year-old (he's 29 in September) was linked to both the Magpies and Spurs earlier this summer and is under contract until 2026 with a further 12 month option.

Spurs had been tipped to complete a deal that would reunite Wissa with his Bees ex-boss Thomas Frank, but those claims have receded in recent days. Nottingham Forest were also credited with an interest in him.

Wissa has 45 scored Premier League goals since arriving from Lorient in 2021 - a total including 19 last season. He's netted against United in each of our last two visits to West London. 

He's set to be absent for up to six Premier League games in December and January, assuming that he's selected to play for DR Congo at the African Cup of Nations Finals.

As to whether Newcastle are pursuing Wissa to play with Alexander Isak or replace him, it's anyone's guess at present. However, photos of Isak training away from the rest of the squad on Tuesday have been explained as a consequence of a thigh strain he's suffered from.

Whether he'll travel to Singapore remains to be seen and it's also unclear at this point why this ailment wasn't advanced as a reason for him missing the Celtic game.

Update:
Technical Director: 
arrival confirmed

From NUFC, Monday:

Newcastle United have appointed Sudarshan Gopaladesikan as the club's Technical Director.

Reporting into a new Sporting Director, Sudarshan - known as Suds - will lead the club's football data operations, working closely with Eddie Howe and his coaching staff and the club's performance, medical, analysis, methodology and recruitment teams.

His role will be dedicated to implementing data-informed practices across all sporting departments throughout men's, women's and Academy teams.

Suds joins the Magpies after leaving Italian side Atalanta BC, where he was Director of Football Intelligence. During his time in Bergamo, Atalanta secured three consecutive top five finishes in Serie A, won the UEFA Europa League and reached a Coppa Italia final.

Prior to his move to Italy, he was Head of Sports Data Science at Portuguese side SL Benfica. In his five seasons in Lisbon, Benfica's men's team won the Primeira Liga title and reached the quarter-finals of both the UEFA Champions League and Europa League, while Benfica's women's team won two national titles. Meanwhile, Benfica's academy reached the UEFA Youth League final twice and won the 2021/22 edition of the tournament.

Outside of his club experience, Suds lectures for FIFA's Executive Education programmes and the PFA Business School on data-driven decision making.

Suds said: "I'm delighted and honoured to be joining Newcastle United as Technical Director. Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of working with clubs that have deeply passionate fanbases, and Newcastle stands out for its unique connection between the team, the city and its supporters.

"I'm excited to work alongside the club's talented staff to identify what helps give us a competitive edge. Most of all, I'm looking forward to experiencing the incredible matchday atmosphere at St. James' Park and being part of this proud football family and community."

Update:
Liv forever

The Times report that Newcastle are preparing a revised contract extension for Tino Livramento designed to head off interest in the full back from Manchester City.

The 22 year-old joined the Magpies just under two years ago from Southampton and is under contract until 2028 at Gallowgate.

He's due to link up with Eddie Howe's squad in the coming days after some time off that followed a marathon season including his maiden senior England cap, a Carabao Cup winner's medal and an U21 European Championship gong.

Update:
Victor Hugo

Eintracht Frankfurt forward Hugo Ekitike became a Liverpool player on Wednesday for an initial £69m fee.

The 23 year-old Frenchman was on Newcastle's wish list but they failed to close a deal. Whether Ekitike's arrival at Anfield ends their interest in Newcastle's Alexander Isak depends on which media outlet you trust.....

2025/26:
Paradise lost

Celtic  4  Newcastle  0

Match report

2025/26:
Seasiders stalemate

Newcastle U18s  0  Blackpool U18s  0

United's U18 side began their pre-season fixture programme with a goalless draw against their Blackpool counterparts at Little Benton on Tuesday.

Team: Jones (Anderson 46), Tika-Lemba (Patterson 46), Old (Johnson 46), Epia (Durrant 46), Morgan (Trialist II 46), Cogdon (Alabi 46), Lucas (M.Miley 46), O'Donovan (Cogdon 69), Ndiweni (Pinnington 46), Mills (Waddani 27), Trialist I (Wooster 46).

20 young Magpies were involved, with Jude Cogdon playing 45 minutes before returning to feature in the closing stages. 

Two unidentified trialists also featured - one a forward who won but missed a first half penalty kick.

Unlikely lad:
Nobby in demand

Following a succession of coaching roles in locations as diverse as Canada, Peru, Sweden, Thailand and Blyth, ex-Magpie Nolberto Solano's world tour has continued. 

His latest port of call is Pakistan, agreeing to take charge of both the senior national team and also their U23 side.

2025/26:
Renumbering

RGR:
Home Geordie Home

Update:
Wyn Davies RIP

We're desperately sorry to report that former Newcastle centre forward Wyn Davies has died at the age of 83.

The man known as the "Mighty Wyn" is forever associated with United's Fairs Cup adventures, helping secure trophy success in 1969 and scoring ten goals across the club's three seasons of participation.

Wyn's early playing career came as a part-timer with the Deiniiolen and Llanberis clubs, while working as a slate miner. 

Joining Caernarfon Town, Davies then signed for Wrexham in 1960. A £20,000 move to Bolton Wanderers followed two years later and the first of 34 full Welsh caps came in 1964 - against England at Wembley Stadium.

Having proved a dangerous opponent in games against the Trotters, Joe Harvey convinced Davies to join Newcastle in October 1966, his £80,000 fee an NUFC club record.

(It later transpired that United had failed to complete a deal 12 months earlier when wage demands couldn't be met).

Making his bow in a 0-3 home derby defeat that month, it took Wyn five games to get off the mark, doing so in a 3-1 win over Sheffield Wednesday at Gallowgate.

And the following January saw him plunder his only treble in our colours, in an FA Cup tie against Coventry City at Highfield Road.

The following season saw Wyn improve his scoring prowess as United rose from a perilous 20th place finish to 10th - and ended up with a Fairs Cup place.

His aerial prowess saw 1968's Manfred Mann cover of Bob Dylan's "Mighty Quinn" re-worded by the Leazes End into "Mighty Wyn."

The 1970/71 season was Wyn's last as a Magpie: netting against Inter Milan both home and away but scoring just twice in the league as injuries took their toll.

Amid interest from Birmingham City and Sheffield Wednesday, the 29 year-old joined Manchester City that summer for £60,000.

Just a year later though he was sold on to Manchester United, having previously turned down a move to Old Trafford in order to join Newcastle.

Later spells with Blackpool, Stockport County and Crewe Alexandra followed before a knee problem curtailed Wyn's career.

His time on Tyneside between 1966 and 1971 brought 53 goals in 216 appearances. Internationally, he scored six time for Wales and won 34 caps in a decade from 1963.

Playing his final games for Bangor City in 1979, Davies later famously became a baker for Warburtons in Bolton and remained in the North West following his retirement.

2018 saw a plaque unveiled outside his childhood home in Caernarfon, Wyn commenting that day; "Newcastle was the best club I played for. Humble people and fanatical."

Old boys:
Comings & goings 

SJP old boys with new clubs/jobs include:

Tom Allan Darlington
Kieran Aplin Whitley Bay
Alun Armstrong Gateshead M
Matty Bondswell South Shields (trial)
Jean-Alain Boumsong Auxerre C
Mark Boyd Carlisle City AM
Kyle Cameron Bromley
Nathan Carlyon Blyth Town
Andy Carroll Dagenham & Redbridge
Lewis Cass Harrogate Town
Stephen Clemence Blackpool C
Lucas De Bolle Portimonense
Nicky Deverdics Newton Aycliffe
Stuart Findlay Hearts
Stan Flaherty Hampton & Richmond
Massadio Haidara Kocealispor
Mackenzie Heaney Spennymoor Town
Sean Longstaff Leeds United
Oisin McEntee Hearts
Joe Oliver Hebburn Town
Greg Olley York City
John Robertson Ross County AM
Salomon Rondon Real Oviedo (loan)
Josh Scott Darlington
Kyle Scott Crawley Town
Jonjo Shelvey training with Hull City tbc
Nolberto Solano Pakistan C
Freddie Woodman Liverpool
Mike Williamson Rangers C
Callum Williams FC Hartlepool
Josef Yarney Macclesfield Town