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Leicester City
Premier League
King Power Stadium
Monday 7th April
Kick-off 8pm
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Newcastle 2
Brentford 1
Premier League
St. James' Park
Wednesday 2nd April
Match report to follow

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Leicester City (a) SOLD OUT
Man United (h) Forwarding/resale now
Palace (h) Forwarding/resale now
Aston Villa (a) SOLD OUT
Ipswich (h) Member sale Mon 07.04, 10am
Brighton (a) ST sale now 50pts

Premier League:
Thanks for nothing

As we predicted, the Premier League have given two possible slots for the visit of Chelsea to SJP in May, depending on their European status.

Should Chelsea win their Conference League quarter-final against Legia Warsaw on Thu 10.04.2025 and Thu 17.04.2025, they will visit SJP for a Noon KO on Sunday May 11th

Should Chelsea lose their Conference League quarter-final against Legia Warsaw on Thu 10.04.2025 and Thu 17.04.2025, they will visit SJP for a 12.30pm KO on Saturday May 10th

Newcastle's confirmed PL games:

Mon 07.04.2025 Leicester City (a) 8pm Sky
Sun 13.04.2025 Man United (h) 4.30pm Sky
Wed 16.04.2025 Palace (h) 7.30pm Sky
Sat 19.04.2025 Aston Villa (a) 5.30pm Sky
Sat 26.04.2025 Ipswich Town (h) 3pm no TV
Sun 04.05.2025 Brighton (a) 2pm Sky
Sat 10.05.2025 tbc Chelsea (h) 12.30pm TNT
Sun 25.05.2025 Everton (h) 4pm TV tbc*

The date and KO time of one game remains tbc:

Sun 18.05.2025 tbc Arsenal (a) TV tbc (if any)

The deadline for confirming this is Friday of this week, but given the tardiness of the PL revealing the last two sets of changes, it would no surprise were that announcement to also be delayed. 

No PL games will be played on Sat 17.05.2025 to avoid clashing with the FA Cup Final, but in theory we could visit the Emirates on Fri 16.05.2025, Sun 18.05.2025 or Mon 19.05.2025.

We did speculate on whether the rescheduling of the Arsenal versus Crystal Palace game would have any bearing on when we faced The Gunners - that will now take place on Wed 23.04.2025 so becomes irrelevant.

* The final PL games will all kick off at the same date and time regardless of whether they are chosen for TV or not. Those TV selections will be announced following the penultimate round of PL games.


Wor Flags:
Shirt draw winners

Thanks to the multitudes of you who bought tickets for the recent Wor Flags fundraising prize draw, with three match worn and signed NUFC shirts up for grabs.

Footage of the draw can be watched online here and the winning numbers are as follows:

Wembley shirt: 2348
Isak shirt: 949
Burn shirt: 932


Winning ticket holders will be contacted via email.

2024/25:

Bellissimo!

Newcastle  2  Brentford  1

Match action is online here

An astonishing finish from Sandro Tonali gave United three points at St.James' Park on Wednesday night, ending Brentford's sequence of five successive Premier League away wins in the process.

There seemed no danger when the Italian took the ball level with the six yard box towards the right hand touchline in front of the East Stand, but he immediately lashed it right-footed past the startled Mark Flekken - the third time he's done so against the Dutch 'keeper at the Leazes End this season.

Comparisons with Peter Beardsley were made, in particular his effort from a similar angle on the left flank away at Sheffield Wednesday in August 1995.

Two other goals from Pedro's repertoire also have similar hallmarks - one for England against Poland at Wembley in October 1990 and the other for Newcastle at home to Norwich City during April 1995. Both those came from the right wing, the latter scored at the Leazes End.

An unchanged line-up from that which started at Wembley 17 days earlier were roared on the field before kick-off, Wor Flags mounting separate displays in three stands including one depicting the Carabao Cup. 

A first half of few clear-cut chances for either side ended with the hosts going ahead in added time, Jacob Murphy centering from the right for Alexander Isak to convert a first-time shot from close range - aided by Mbeumo falling on his backside as the cross arrived.

Isak had looked a certain scorer seconds earlier when latching on to Fabian Schar's long ball, but took too many touches before opting to pass rather than shoot - Harvey Barnes offside by the time he belatedly headed in.

Clad in a displeasing pink and purple change kit, the Bees pressed United back more and more as the second period unfolded; levelling from the spot after Nick Pope collided with Yoan Wissa in the box and Bryan Mbeumo converted the resultant penalty.

The visitors then came closing to scoring again almost immediately; Ethan Pinnock nodding Kevin Schade's cross onto the post, Pope gratefully grabbing the rebound to avert further danger.

A see-saw final quarter of the game saw opportunities for both sides but Tonali's memorable strike was the only time that anyone got a meaningful effort on target.  

Brentford's no-nonsense approach of punting the ball upfield meant that Dan Burn was kept busy with aerial challenges, having spent much of the night shadowing midfielder Yehor Yarmolyuk.

The Cup Final hero almost blotted his copybook during eight minutes of time added on, stumbling as the impressive Schade worked the ball over from the right edge of the box.

Thankfully though Mikkel Damsgaard's first-time shot from 12 yards cleared the Gallowgate crossbar by a considerable distance.

Victory saw Newcastle reach the 50 point mark for the season and maintain fifth place in the table with nine games remaining.

Not a classic by any means, but a valuable win over a well-drilled side who hadn't lost anywhere on the road since their Carabao Cup defeat here last December.

Given the epic nature of the last few weeks round these parts, this had all the hallmarks of a rude awakening. 

To their credit though, Eddie Howe and his players did enough to avoid the banana skin and refocus on the task of improving on the European Conference League playoff place that they already possess.

Team: Pope, Trippier (Krafth 89), Livramento, Burn, Schar, Joelinton, Guimaraes, Tonali, Barnes (Miley 90+8), J.Murphy (Willock 66), Isak (Wilson 66).
Subs n/u: Dubravka, Neave, Osula, Shahar, Longstaff.


Booked: Schar

Joelinton now has three games in which to avoid the booking which will land him with a two-game ban and Burn needs to avoid two cautions in the same period to avoid suffering the same fate.

Goals: Isak 45+2, Tonali 74 

BFC: Flekken, Lewis-Potter, Pinnock (Ajer 83), Collins, van den Berg, Janelt (Damsgaard 59), Norgaard, Schade, Yarmoliuk (Maghoma 83), Mbeumo, Wissa.
Subs n/u: Kayode, Ji-Soo, Konak, Mee, Morgan, Valdimarsson.

Goal: Mbeumo 66pen

Booked: Lewis-Potter

Crowd: 52,021 including around 900 away followers.

Among those present were Alan Shearer, Mick Quinn and Mark McGhee.

Leazes End:

East Stand: (Sam Fender song lyric)



Gallowgate End:




Eddie Howe: 

"It wasn't pretty. I don't think we played as well as we did against Liverpool
(in the Carabao Cup Final). 

(Sandro) Tonali has a thunderbolt of a strike when he does go for goal. I am mightily relieved to see it hit the net. 

"Always after the international break the games are different. We had players in different physical moments and we looked to have picked up a few minor injuries but hopefully nothing to keep anyone out of the next game. 

"We are relieved to come through with the three points.

I think there was a part of me that was wondering what would happen (after the Carabao Cup success). You’re never quite sure how the players will respond to the aftermath of the cup final. That was an unbelievable moment, but football moves on very quickly and we had to be back into it. In this league, you can’t take a breather for a second.

"I was really hoping the players would be professional, put Wembley behind them and move forward, and we did. We had to work hard. I think it was a massive win in our season.”

On Alexander Isak:

"
You’re defined by ability to score goals in this league, and your attacking players really have to take that responsibility. I think he’s done that unbelievably well since he’s been here - it’s not easy to do. 

"I don’t think this was his finest game, and I don’t think he’ll be surprised at me saying that. But he was in the right place at the right time. He maybe got a bit of luck with the finish, but he’s done that consistently, he’s always in the right place.

"I think on another day he would have scored more, but I don’t think he was 100%. That’s why we withdrew him. We hope it’s nothing too serious, but he just wasn’t feeling 100% in his groin. He was just a little bit unsure in his movement, so that’s why we withdrew him.”

On Joelinton:

I think he  epitomises the mentality we need. It’s win at all costs. He’s always there for you in training, Joey, he’s always there for me. He’s a standard bearer in that respect, and you need players like that to set the example for everyone else to follow.

"I think his knee was causing him a bit of discomfort today, it’s the knee that he’s suffered from before. I don’t think he was 100% fit, but it would have taken a lot for Joe to have come off the pitch today. But that’s where we need to assess every little niggle we have and make sure everyone is okay for Monday.”

On Kieran Trippier:

"He said it was like a cramp sensation in his groin. We hope it’s nothing serious, but that is the negative today. 

"We’ve got a few niggles, and we just hope they’re nothing serious. We have such a small squad, as you could see from our bench, so we can’t afford to pick up any more injuries.”

On Sandro Tonali:

“I’ve seen him practising them in the last couple of weeks, from that type of angle. Let me say one thing about Sandro, he can hit a ball like no one.

“When he strikes it, I fear for out goalkeeper’s wrists sometimes because he hits it so hard. I wouldn’t put it past him meaning that, and it was a big moment in the game because we needed it at that moment. The game was pretty much in the balance, so it was a big moment in our season.

"I think he’s done really well (since returning from his suspension). He trained very well in his ban. For that nine months, he was outstanding in his attitude. He really saw it as a chance to develop his game, and he spent a long time on the training pitch doing that.

"Without 11-versus-11 work or match action, that’s very difficult to do. And then, in fairness, I think we’ve seen a big uplift since he’s changed position. I think that was maybe a turning point in his career here. 

"I think he looks a lot more comfortable in the position he’s playing now. I have to say, defensively, I think he’s been outstanding for us with his athleticism and his ability to read danger. 

"That’s been of the highest level, and it goes without saying that technically he’s very good. He makes very good decision on the pitch consistently, and that’s what makes him the player that he is."


Tonali
said:

"Honestly, it was 70% cross and 30% shot. It was difficult for the goalkeeper and difficult also for me ! Also, a little bit of luck.

"Now, we play only for the first five teams, for the Champions League. It is a little bit tough but we are lucky because there are five teams in the Champions League this season.

“The team is a little bit free so it is much better for me and for the fans. Now we have nine finals to get back into the Champions League.

"I think I am happy for the trophy for these fans because these fans deserve it. Every game we have 52,000 people in the stadium, and this is amazing for football. I am so happy to play every game in this stadium and with these fans, it is amazing.

“I am happy for him (Isak) because Alex is a great striker and maybe one of the best in the world now. I think he scores every game.

“We work for him because when Alex scores, very often we win the game. We are happy. I think Alex now is the best in the world.

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

VAR:
Craig Pawson

Latest PL results:

Tue 01.04.2025:
Arsenal 2-1 Fulham
Wolves 1-0 West Ham
Nottingham Forest 1-0 Manchester United

Wed 02.04.2025:
Bournemouth 1-2 Ipswich Town
Brighton & Hove Albion 0-3 Aston Villa
Manchester City 2-0 Leicester City
Newcastle 2-1 Brentford
Southampton 1-1 Crystal Palace
Liverpool 1-0 Everton

Thu 03.04.2025:
Chelsea 1-0 Spurs

Stats:

Alexander Isak
scored his 20th Premier League goal of the season, becoming the first Newcastle player ever to have reached that total in successive PL seasons.

Isak's total splits into 10 home and 10 away, compared to last season's 14 home and six away (which ended up as 14 home and seven away when he scored his 21st and final PL goal of 2023/24).

Sandro Tonali scored his second PL goal of the season to go with the one at Southampton in January. His other two goals in 2024/25 both came against Brentford - and Flekken - at the Leazes End in the Carabao Cup. 

There was a first senior competitive bench selection for Leo Shahar, less than a month after the right back celebrated his 18th birthday. He has shirt number 76.

Newcastle reached 50 points in a PL season exactly two years to the day that a 2-0 home win over Manchester United brought up the half century. However that 2023 milestone came after 27 games compared to 29 games this time round. 

Last season it took 32 games to reach 50 points.

Bringing up the half century of points in a full season never mind with games still to play is no mean feat for Newcastle: they have now done so in three successive seasons, but failed to reach that total in all of their previous nine top-flight campaigns before then.


Bees in Toon - all-time:

2024/25 won 2-1 Isak, Tonali (PL)
2024/25
won 3-1 Tonali 2, Schar (LC)
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)


2025/26
:
PL fixture release 
date revealed


The Premier League confirm that next season's fixtures will be released at 9am on Wednesday 18.06.2025.

The 2025/26 season will run from Saturday 16.08.2025 through to Sunday 24.05.2026.

Latest:
Fab: deal done

Update: NUFC confirmed on Thursday that a 12 month contract extension had been signed by Schar.

Speaking to the media on Tuesday morning, Eddie Howe confirmed that Fabian Schar was in the process of signing a contract extending his stay on Tyneside.

The former Swiss international defender turns 34 in December and has made 220 appearances scoring 19 goals since his £3m arrival from Deportivo La Coruna ahead of the 2018/19 season.

That leaves a trio of current squad members out of contact this summer - Jamaal Lascelles, Callum Wilson and John Ruddy - plus Mark Gillespie and Jamal Lewis.

U21s
:
Second string 
streak continues

Nottingham Forest U21s  2  Newcastle U21s  3

Match report

Loan lads:
Temps 

Magpie loan watch:

Joe White
(MK Dons):
Joe remains sidelined with an ankle problem - in his absence MK lost 0-3 at Notts County in League Two on Wednesday.

Vakhtang Salia
(Dinamo Tblisi):
The 17 year-old started Tuesday's 0-1 defeat away at Dinamo Batumi in the Erovnukli Liga.

James Huntley
(Spennymoor Town):
Moors beat Warrington Town 2-0 in National League North on Tuesday, but James wasn't involved.

Alex Murphy
(Bolton Wanderers):
The defender was named among the substitutes for a 1-0 win at Wigan Athletic in League One on Tuesday night but didn't get on.

Charlie McArthur (Carlisle United):
There was a recall to the starting line-up and a full 90 minute outing for the defender on Tuesday, as the Cumbrians lost 1-2 at Chesterfield in League Two.


Max Thompson
(Chesterfield):
Another night languishing on the bench for the 'keeper, as the Spireites beat Carlisle United 2-1 in League Two on Tuesday.

Miodrag Pivas (Willem II):
Heerenveen (a) Eredivisie, Friday.

Harrison Ashby
(QPR):
Cardiff City (h) Championship, Saturday.

Isaac Hayden
(Portsmouth):
Millwall (a) Championship, Saturday.

Travis Hernes
(AaB):
Vejle (a) Danish SuperLiga, Sunday.


Update:

Unhappy hour

On-loan Magpie Travis Hernes found himself in hot water following his current side Aalborg's 0-4 home defeat in the Danish SuperLiga last weekend.

The 19 year-old midfielder was one of three players who made what AaB described as an "untimely night club trip" following a squad meal and were spotted by disgruntled fans, with photos soon appearing on social media.

Hernes and the other two players issued a joint public apology for breaking club rules and the matter will be dealt with internally, said an AaB spokesman.

Thanks to NUFC.com reader Arne Lysne for the info.

2025/26:
PL trio off to 
Hong Kong

Monday brought confirmation that Arsenal, Spurs and Liverpool will join AC Milan in a pre-season tournament staged at Hong Kong's new Kai Tak Stadium.

Speculation continues that Newcastle will play friendly matches in Asia ahead of next season, but there's no confirmation of any friendly matches as yet. 


The I newspaper on Thursday carried claims of a three game pre-season tour of Asia for United, repeating claims that Singapore will be on the itinerary and also mentioning South Korea for the first time we've seen.

Parade:
Silverware
celebrated

Parade report

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.

Carabao Cup:
It's Wor Cup!

Liverpool  1  Newcastle  2

Match report

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:
T
exas 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 Magpies then face Austin-based Lonestar Soccer Club the following day at Richland College, completing their Group stage ties on Wednesday April 16th against Mexicans Tigres at the Toyota Soccer Centre.

The 12 team U19 segment of the tournament then moves to a knockout format, concluding on April 20th. 

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.

2024/25:
Leicester City (a)

Monday evening sees the Magpies in Premier League action against the Foxes.

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

Away ticket forwarding will be available from Friday at 8pm until Monday at 3pm.

Team: Sven Botman, Lewis Hall and Jamaal Lascelles remain unavailable but Anthony Gordon is free from suspension
.

Coral rate this game as follows:

NUFC win 8/15
The draw 17/5
LCFC win 9/2

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LCFC: to follow

So far this season on their own ground, City have won twice, drawn three times and lost the other ten games.

Since a 2-2 draw with Brighton at the King Power in early December, Leicester have lost all seven PL home games, conceding 18 goals and scoring none - a barren scoring sequence currently standing at 630 minutes.

Tuesday saw Ruud van Nistelrooy's side beaten 0-2 at Manchester City - their seventh consecutive PL loss. It's now 670 minutes since their most recent PL goal.

Referee: Rob Jones - a second Newcastle appointment of the season for the Merseysider, following the 2-1 PL home victory over Spurs back in September..

VAR:
Alex Chilowicz

UK TV:
Live on Sky Sports

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Magpies @ Foxes - PL era:

2022/23 won 3-0 Wood (pen), Almiron, Joelinton
2021/22 lost 0-4
2020/21 won 4-2 Willock, Dummett, Wilson 2
2019/20 lost 0-5
2018/19 won 1-0 Perez
2017/18 won 2-1 Shelvey, Perez
2015/16 lost 0-1
2014/15 lost 0-3
2014/15 lost 0-1 (FAC)
2009/10 drew 0-0 (Ch)
2003/04 drew 1-1 Ambrose
2001/02 drew 0-0
2000/01 drew 1-1 Speed
1999/00 won 2-1 Shearer, Ferguson
1998/99 lost 0-2
1997/98 drew 0-0
1996/97 lost 0-2
1994/95 won 3-1 Cole, Beardsley, Elliott
1992/93 lost 1-2 O'Brien (Ch)

(At Filbert Street until 2001/02 then at Walkers/King Power Stadium)

Upcoming PL fixtures:

Sat 05.04.2025:
Everton v Arsenal (12.30pm) TNT
Crystal Palace v Brighton & Hove Albion (3pm)
Ipswich Town v Wolves (3pm)
West Ham v Bournemouth (3pm)
Aston Villa v Nottingham Forest (5.30pm)
Sky

Sun 06.04.2025:
Brentford v Chelsea (2pm)
Fulham v Liverpool (2pm) Sky
Spurs v Souhampton (2pm)
Manchester United v Manchester City (4.30pm)

Mon 07.04.2025:
Leicester City v Newcastle (8pm) Sky







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Future STs:
No additional sale, none planned, no waiting list in operation.

2025/26 ST prices online
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SJP seating plan online here  
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Away ticket
transfers are possible between 72 hours and five hours before kick-off (times can occasionally vary).

Home ticket transfers are possible between three weeks and one hour before kick-off. 

More info online here

Away tickets:
The PL-wide £30 away ticket price cap for adults applies in 2024/25.

Away ticket FAQ is online here

Sat 05.04.2025 U18s v Stoke City (a)
@ Clayton Wood, 1.30pm. U18 Premier League.


Mon 07.04.2025 U21s v Reading (h) @ SJP, 7pm. PL2. Note new venue.

Mon 07.04.2025 Leicester City (a) @ King Power Stadium, 8pm. Premier League. SOLD OUT. Allocation: 3,300. Live on Sky Sports.

Sun 13.04.2025 Manchester United (h) @ SJP, 4.30pm. Premier League. ST forwarding/resale now. Live on Sky Sports.

Sun 13.04.2025 U19s v Sao Paulo (Brazil) (n) @ Cotton Bowl Stadium, 8pm local time. U19s Dallas Cup Super Group.

Mon 14.04.2025 U21s v Manchester City (a) @ Joie Park, 7pm. PL2. Note new date.

Wed 16.04.2025 Crystal Palace (h)
@ SJP, 7.30pm. Premier League. ST forwarding/resale now. Member Sale now. Live on Sky Sports.


Sat 19.04.2025 Aston Villa (a) @ Villa Park, 5.30pm. Premier League. SOLD OUT. Allocation: tbc. Live on Sky Sports.

Sat 26.04.2025 U18s v mackems (a) @ Academy of plight, 11am. U18 Premier League.

Sat 26.04.2025 Ipswich Town (h) @ SJP, 3pm. Premier League. Ballot winner seat selection ends Fri 04.04.2025, Noon. ST forwarding Fri 04.04.2025, 4pm. Member General Sale Mon 07.04.2025, 10am.

Sat 12.04.2025 U18s v Leeds United (h) @ Little Benton, Noon. U18 Premier League. 


Sat 03.05.2025 U18s v Manchester City (h)
@ Little Benton, 11.30am. U18 Premier League.


Sun 04.05.2025 Brighton & Hove (a) @ Amex Stadium, 2pm. Premier League. ST holder sale now, 50 points. £30 adults, £26 seniors/U21s, £18 U18s. Allocation: tbc. Live on Sky Sports.


Sat 10.05.2025 or Sun 11.05.2025 Chelsea (h) @ SJP, KO tbc. Premier League. Ticket sale details awaited. Live on TNT Sports.

NUFC live on TV:
Mon 07.04.2025 Leicester City (a) 8pm Sky
Sun 13.04.2025 Man United (h) 4.30pm Sky
Wed 16.04.2025 Palace (h) 7.30pm Sky
Sat 19.04.2025 Aston Villa (a) 5.30pm Sky
Sun 04.05.2025 Brighton (a) 2pm Sky
Date tbc 05.2025 Chelsea (h) KO tbc TNT

(PL selections made to Sun 11.05.2025)

(PL season ends on Sun 25.05.2025)

Live TV release dates:

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Other events @ SJP:

Rugby League Magic Weekend XVIII:

Sat 03.05.2025:
Leigh Leopards v Catalans Dragons 1.30pm
Hull KR v Salford Red Devils 4.15pm
St Helens v Leeds Rhinos 7pm

Sun 04.05.2025:
Huddersfield Giants v Hull FC Noon
Warrington Wolves v Wigan Warriors 2.45pm
Castleford Tigers v Wakefield Trinity 5.30pm

Thu 12.06.2025 with CMAT
Sat 14.06.2025 with CMAT & War on Drugs
Sun 15.06.2025 with CMAT & War on Drugs

Euro 2028 - date(s) awaited

2025/26 season dates:

Wed 18.06.2025 PL fixture release (9am)
Sat 16.08.2025
PL begins 
Sun 24.05.2026 PL ends 

Summer transfer window: 

Sun 01.06.2025
to Tue 10.06.2025 and 
Mon 16.06.2025 to Mon 01.09.2025.

(33 weekend, five midweek games. 
No games played on 24.12.2025).

Thu 21.08.2025 ECL playoff 1L
Thu 28.08.2025 ECL playoff 2L

International Magpies
National Service

2025/26
International breaks:

02.06-10.06.2025
14.06-06.07.2025 Concacaf Gold Cup
01.09-09.09.2025
06.10-14.10.2025
10.11-18.11.2025
23.03-31.03.2026

 
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On This Day in History
3rd April


Born Or Died:

1906 Thomas Lang born, Larkhall, Scotland. (1926-34)

Beginning his career with hometown side Larkhall Thistle, outside left Tommy moved to SJP in October 1926 at a cost of £110.

Deputising for Stan Seymour in a 1-3 loss at Cardiff in September 1927, the diminutive Lang established himself more in the side during the following season and was an ever-present during the 1931/32 season.

Netting in our March 1932 FA Cup semi-final win over Chelsea, Tommy was part of the side who then overcame Arsenal at Wembley Stadium to take the trophy.

Departing from Tyneside in December 1934 for Huddersfield Town (in a part-exchange deal with Wilf Bott), he later moved on to play for Manchester United, Swansea Town and Queen of the South.

Turning out for Larkhall during WW2, Lang played on when league football resumed and joined Ipswich Town in 1946, retiring the following summer and joining the backroom staff at Portman Road thereafter.

Lang died in May 1988.

1927 Tom Paterson born, Lochore, Scotland. (1950-52)

Having appeared for Raith Rovers and Lochgelly Albert in his native Scotland, forward Tom joined Leicester City in 1948.

A £2,500 move to SJP two years later was followed by a Magpies debut on Christmas Day 1950 in a 1-2 loss at Middlesbrough.

Tom then had to wait until a 3-1 home win over Chelsea the following October before getting another chance at senior level.

Leaving United in the summer of 1952, he joined Watford for £750 and played three seasons for the Hornets before returning North of the border, with Berwick Rangers.

After two years at Shielfield, Tom was forced into retirement by a knee injury. Settling in Gateshead he passed away in August 2015.

1984 Death of Joe Wilson, 73.
(1933-36)

1988 Tim Krul born, Den Haag, Holland.
(2005-17)

Goalkeeper signed from his hometown club by United in 2005 on the recommendation of continental scout Ray Clarke.

Appearing at both reserve and academy level for the Magpies, an early hint of Tim's levels of ability and confidence came in the FA Youth Cup when he twice played a part in penalty shootout wins - and scored the winning spot kick in a victory over Stoke.

His "unbelievable" first team debut came in the UEFA Cup at Palermo in November 2006 when Shay Given and Steve Harper were both out injured. However Tim then picked up a knee injury during the warm-up before a Carling Cup tie at Watford days later - although he wasn't even in the squad!

August 2007 then saw him join SPL side Falkirk on loan from United, playing 26 times before a shoulder injury in January 2008 curtailed his time at The Bairns.

After returning to full fitness, a second spell out on loan saw him earning rave reviews while appearing for Carlisle United.

The departure of Shay Given in early 2009 saw Tim return and assume joint number two duties with Fraser Forster, behind first-choice Steve Harper.

That in itself was a notable feat, after Tim had looked certain to leave in the summer of 2008, when a deal was agreed with Feyenoord - only for Director of Football Dennis Wise to change his mind and cancel it, with the player at the airport.

Playing no part in our relegation from the Premier League, Tim saw service in the Championship opener when appearing as a half time replacement for head injury victim Harper at West Bromwich Albion.

An inspired 45 minutes saw him keep a clean sheet and help earn a 1-1 draw, a feat he repeated with another interval introduction at home to Swansea City.

Given starts in all five cup fixtures by Chris Hughton, Tim was then selected for the senior XI in a league game for for the first time, in the season closer at QPR.

Harper's injury at Everton in September 2010 saw Krul come off the bench to keep a clean sheet, remaining in the side  until Steve returned four months later.

But the start of the 2011/12 season saw Tim installed as the first choice custodian and a series of outstanding performances justified Alan Pardew's decision.

The following season saw him remain our regular custodian, before an ankle injury against Metalist in February 2013 kept him out for almost two months.

A knee issue then sidelined him during the closing weeks of the following season, during which Krul wasn't always at his best but gave of the finest goalkeeping displays in Premier League history.

Making no fewer than fourteen noteworthy saves to preserve his clean sheet, Tim was the bedrock of Newcastle's 1-0 win at White Hart Lane in November 2013.

Internationally, some fine U21 displays led to a first senior Dutch cap in 2011 against Brazil; and a competitive debut following in a World Cup qualifier against Turkey during September 2012.

A place in the 2014 World Cup Final squad then followed for Tim - and an incredible night in Salvador during which he wrote his name into tournament history. 

With just seconds remaining of a Quarter Final tie against Costa Rica that was still 0-0 at the end of extra time, Krul arrived from the bench to replace 'keeper Jasper Cillessen purely for the shootout.

And the judgment of coach Louis Van Gaal was vindicated as Tim saved two spot kicks to help his side to a 4-3 victory in what was only his second competitive outing and sixth cap in total. Unbelievable.

That was Krul's only involvement in the World Cup as all three outfield substitutes had been used by the time Holland's semi final against Argentina went to penalties.  

A 3-0 win over Brazil in the 3rd/4th place final then ensured that the United player returned with a bronze medal.

Retaining his place as United's first-choice custodian, an ankle injury sidelined Tim for ten league and cup games from November 2014 - understudy Rob Elliot then crocked and replaced by rookie Jak Alnwick.

Playing his part in an ultimately successful relegation battle, Tim's season was halted by a knee injury suffered playing against Kazakhstan in October 2015.

Joining Ajax on a season-long loan the following August, the intention was to improve Krul's fitness and gain some pitch time in first team games.

However, despite successful reserve runouts and a first team appearance in a friendly during the January season break, he failed to break into the Ajax first team and returned to SJP the following January.

Looking set for a temporary switch to Premier League Watford, Krul instead made a swift return to Holland on deadline day, joining AZ Alkmaar on a five month loan deal and debuting in a 2-4 loss to PSV Eindhoven.

Conceding 18 goals in his first six games, Krul turned from villain to hero in a Dutch Cup semi-final against Cambuur: keeping a clean sheet before making the save to win the resultant penalty shootout.

Krul finally exited from United in August 2017, joining fellow Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion on loan before a permanent switch after striking a deal with Newcastle to become a free agent.

Used only by Seagulls boss Chris Hughton for Cup matches, Tim turned down a new deal and dropped into the Championship, putting pen to paper on a two year deal with Norwich City in July 2018.

The following four seasons were anything but dull for the Canaries and Tim; title winners in 2019, relegated in last place in 2020, title winners in 2021 and relegated in last place again in 2022!   

Agreeing an extended deal to 2024, the 2022/23 campaign saw Tim lose his regular starting place to Angus Gunn, shortly after having overtaken his Toon league appearance tally for Norwich.

A Premier League return then came when signing for newly-promoted Luton Town, occupying the bench for both games against Newcastle but restricted only to cup games as the Hatters spent a single season in the top flight.

1996 Death of Joseph Wilson, 85.
(1927-30)

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1893 Stockton (a)
3-3 
(3-2)
Friendly 
Crate(
1-0), Graham(2-0), Collins(3-1)
Thomson(2-1), McClung(3-2,3-3)
1,500
Having beaten their Northern League foes home and away during the season, United were held in this Easter Monday visit to the Victoria Ground.

Team: Whitton, Jeffrey, Miller, Creilly, Graham, McKane, Reay, Crate, Thompson, Quinn, Collins.

1896 Burslem Port Vale (h)
4-2 
(2-2)
Division Two
P26, 32pts, 5th/16 
Collins(1-2), Thompson(2-2), McDonald(60,88)
Randall(2), Simpson(15)
8,000
The visitors went two 2-0 up and had a third goal ruled out before United found their rhythm and levelled before half time.

Willie Wardrope thought he'd put the hosts ahead early in the second period - only to see it disallowed for passing through a poorly-tethered piece of netting.

However the constant pressure finally paid off and John McDonald netted twice.

1896 Earlier the same day, SJP hosted a North Eastern League fixture between Newcastle's "A" team and Willington.

Two up in as many minutes through Carr and Gillespie, a spot kick conversion from Blackett just on half time looked to have put the outcome beyond any doubt.

Playing down the slope after the interval however, Willington scored three times to claim a point.

1897 Walsall (a)
2-0 
(1-0)
Division Two
P27, 33pts, 4th/16
Smellie(23),
Aitken(70pen) 
4,000
The Magpies made their debut at the Hillary Street home of Walsall - later renamed to Fellows Park.

This Saturday game kicked off at 4pm.

1899 Liverpool (a)
2-3 
(1-2)
Division One
P31, 26pts, 15th/18
Higgins(12), Stevenson(2-2)
Cox(20), Walker(21), Allan(2-3)
12,000
Defeated 1-3 at Anfield in the FA Cup two months earlier, United returned to lose again in the First Division and ensure that fears of relegation remained.

Two victories in their final three league games however pulled them clear of the danger zone.

United went 1-0 up through Sandy Higgins while Liverpool's George Allan was off the field for treatment, but the hosts levelled when down to ten men and regained the lead almost immediately after the home forward returned to the field.

Two second half free kick conversions saw Newcastle level through Jimmy Stevenson before Allan's effort won it for Liverpool.

Sadly the forward died just six months later aged 24 - a victim of tuberculosis. 

1899 Goals from Hedley and Hume saw Newcastle's "A" side beat Hebburn Argyle 2-1 in the Northern Alliance at St. James'  Park in front of around 4,000 spectators.

However the reigning League champions would go on to relinquish their title, finishing second behind Hebburn. 

1909 Nottingham Forest (h)
1-1 
(0-1)
Division One
P32, 49pts, 1st/20 
Allan(87) 
Morris(38)
22,000
Jack Allan's third goal in as many league games salvaged a point for United as they advanced towards the Championship - boosted by news of a defeat for their nearest challengers Everton.

1911 Sheffield United (a)
0-0 
(0-0)
Division One
P33, 36pts, 5th/20 
8,000
Something of a non-event at Bramall Lane, the visitors playing within themselves following qualification for the FA Cup Final later that month.

1915 Manchester United (h) 2-0 (1-0)
Division One
P32, 27pts, 15th/20 
Hibbert(4,54)
12,000
The Newcastle Journal wrote that both sides played "an astonishing amount of bad football" but Billy Hibbert's brace gave the Magpies a first victory over the opposition in six attempts.

1920 Sheffield Wednesday (h)
1-1 
(1-1)
Division One
P38, 40pts, 6th/22 
Phillipson(
43) 
McIntyre(10)
20,000
"The pitch was a quagmire and the coal- dusty soil of St. James' Park speedily converted the players into all-blacks"
reported the Sheffield Independent.

1926 Cardiff City (h)
0-1 
(0-0)
Division One
P36, 34pts, 16th/22
Ferguson(75)
25,000
Newcastle's cause wasn't aided by the absence of striker Hughie Gallacher due to injury.

1931 Huddersfield Town (h)
1-1 
(0-0)
Division One
P36, 35pts, 11th/22 
Lindsay(54) 
Whittam(50)
35,000

1937 Burnley (a)
3-0 
(2-0)
Division Two
P39, 43pts, 6th/22 
Docking(15,40) Cairns(85

9,400
Newcastle again found Turf Moor to their liking, collecting maximum points for a fourth successive visit, with Stan Docking scoring his first senior goals for the club.

Leading the line for the Clarets was former Magpie reserve forward, Ralph Pake.

1937 Meanwhile, the Central League meeting of the two sides at Gallowgate ended in a 1-1 draw.

6,000 spectators saw United trail to a first half penalty but rouse themselves to claim a point when Connolly shot home.

Team: Swinburne, Fairhurst, Russell, Boyd, Davidson, Grundy, Park, Connolly, Smyth, McMenemy, Mooney.

1948 Bradford Park Avenue (h) 2-0 (2-0)
Division Two
P37, 48pts, 2nd/22 
Woodburn(3), Stobbart(44
)
50,367
Following back-to-back draws, United returned to winning ways as they held on to second behind Birmingham.

No less than three visiting players incurred head wounds during the game but played on. 

1953 Middlesbrough (h) 1-0 (1-0)
Division One
P36, 33pts, 13th/22
Hannah(33)
48,434
"Fluke goal beat Boro"
was The Journal headline after the Good Friday meeting of two sides with relegation fears.

George Hannah's shot was blocked by Boro's Italian goalkeeper Rolando Ugolini, but the ball span off his gloves and into the via off stand-in centre-half Ronnie Dicks. 

1954 Manchester City (h)
4-3 
(2-1)
Division One
P38, 32pts, 16th/22 
Monkhouse(1), Davies(37
), Milburn(76pen, 84pen)
Hart(13pen), McAdams(82), Clarke(89)
27,764 
There was winning debut for 
Bill Punton at outside left on a day when both Ivor Broadis and Frank Brennan were missing due to national team selection.

The Newcastle Journal reporter summarised it as "A hectic start and a sensational finish, in which Newcastle opened with immense insistence, had everything running right up to the last quarter hour and then were desperately near to defeat." 

1954 Broadis was on International duty for England, scoring in a 4-2 win at Hampden Park. Brennan appeared for Scotland.

1961 Sheffield Wednesday (a) 1-1 (1-1)
Division One
P38, 28pts, 20th/22
Woods(23) 
Craig(43pen)
35,273 
Owl Bobby Craig scored his second goal against United in just four days to push them nearer to Division Two.

Rather less successful from the penalty spot was Newcastle's Gordon Hughes, who saw his effort saved by Ron Springett.

1963 Charlton Athletic (h)
3-2 
(1-1)
Division Two
P32, 37pts, 4th/22
Penman(42), Hilley(60), Suddick(76) 
Bailey(43), Tocknell(88)
30,360 
Newcastle extended their seasonal unbeaten home run to 16 league and cup games.

Willie Penman netted a debut goal just hours after completing his move from Rangers, while goalkeeper Stewart Mitchell played his first senior game for two years as he deputised for Dave Hollins who was playing for Wales.

1965 Derby County (a)
3-0 
(0-0)
Division Two
P37, 50pts, 1st/22 
Hilley(48), lley(50), Knox(88)
9,668
After a scoreless first half in which Frank Clark had been forced to head one effort off his own goal line, United made an early breakthrough.

Debutant Rams 'keeper Colin Boulton was unable to reach Dave Hilley's shot from the edge of the box and from that point the league leaders never looked in real danger.

Within two minutes Jim Iley had found his way through a static Derby defence to crack home a long-range effort via a post before Tommy Knox wrapped up the win with what was to be the only goal of his SJP career.

1968 Leicester City (h)
0-0 
(0-0)
Division One
P34, 38pts, 6th/22
33,932
Peter Shilton's efforts in the City goal deprived United of the victory, but the point was still to prove vital when the Fairs Cup qualification bombshell dropped.

1971 Blackpool (a)
1-0 
(0-0)
Division One
P35, 35pts, 9th/22
Foggon(52) 
14,637 
Relegation for the Seasiders was confirmed, despite the efforts of past and future Magpies Alan Suddick and Tony Green.

Within six months, the latter had been signed up by Newcastle boss Joe Harvey.

74 Newcastle fans out of the estimated 8,000 who made the journey were arrested in the town for a variety of public order offences.

1972 Derby County (a) 1-0 (0-0)
Division One
P36, 35pts, 11th/22
Cassidy(70) 
38,119
Just days after playing for the reserves at Derby, Tommy Cassidy made a memorable return to the Baseball Ground.

Arriving from the bench, his goal ended a 13 month unbeaten home record for the Rams and dented their championship hopes.

At the time, Cassidy called the goal, "the greatest moment of my football life." 

1974 Stoke City (a)
1-2 
(1-1)
Division One
P34, 32pts, 16th/22
Tudor(10) 
Greenhoff(23), Mahoney(58)
16,437 
The only highlight for the visitors was a spectacular bicycle kick from John Tudor, which earned him a Man of the Match award, selected by Potters boss Tony Waddington. 

His prize? Ten whole pound notes. 

1974 Newcastle played without Malcolm Macdonald, who had been recalled to the England team and started the 0-0 draw in Lisbon before being replaced by Alan Ball.

1976 United's junior side walloped their Leeds counterparts 6-0 in a Northern Intermediate game at Benwell. Bill Bailes led the way with a hat trick, Tony Smith grabbed two and Keith Mulgrove added the other.

1976 Queens Park Rangers (h) 1-2 (1-1)
Division One
P36, 33pts, 14th/22
Gowling(15)
McLintock(20), Bowles(90)
30,145
Followed losses to Manchester United (3-4) and Leeds United (2-3), Gordon Lee's side were beaten once again at SJP but tested the league leaders.

Both sides seemed to have settled for a point, but Stan Bowles had other ideas and rifled his 20 yard shot past Mick Mahoney with referee Ivan Smith poised to blow for full time.  

1982 Charlton Athletic (a)
1-0 
(1-0)
Division Two
P33, 55pts, 4th/22
Waddle(28) 
6,357
United's upturn in form saw their unbeaten run extended to six games and make it just one defeat in ten outings.

Kevin Carr kept a club record sixth clean sheet as Chris Waddle's close range tap in gave the Magpies a first Valley victory since 1964.

1982
At Gallowgate meanwhile, future Magpie Alan Davies was on target as Manchester United cantered to a 3-0 Central League win.

1989 Kevin Keegan XI (h)
2-2 
(1-1)
Friendly 
Pingel(26), Mirandinha(80)
Waddle(16,70) 
20,899 
Despite the club's perilous league position, a decent crowd turned out for Kenny Wharton's Testimonial Match.

That turnout was due in part to Kevin Keegan's return, captaining an all-star XI including fellow Chris Waddle, Gazza and Wes Saunders with Wharton. They donned an all-red kit.
Youtube footage is online here

NUFC: Kelly (Wright 46), Ranson, Sweeney, Kristensen, Scott, Roeder, Hendrie, O'Neill, Pingel (Graeme Carter 46), Mirandinha, Brazil.

KK XI: Shilton, Fenwick, Pallister, Bruce, Anderson, Wharton, Keegan (Clark 75), Gascoigne, Waddle, Saunders, Walsh. Sub n/u: Heron.

Earlier, a veterans Tyne-Wear derby saw the likes of Tony Green, Dave Hilley & Pat Howard represent the Magpies in a 2-2 draw.

Stewart Barrowclough put United ahead when he fired past Jimmy Montgomery, only for Mick Horswill and Mick Ferguson to give Bobby Kerr's mackem XI a 2-1 lead. Pop Robson's late tap-in levelled matters at 2-2.

1990 Plymouth Argyle (h)
3-1 
(1-1)
Division Two
P38, 63pts, 3rd/24
Quinn(40), McGhee(53pen,53) 
Hodges(2)
16,528
Victory over the Pilgrims in a rearranged midweek game took Jim Smith's United into third.

Trailing to an early solo goal from Kevin Hodges, Mick Quinn levelled before half time and strike partner Mark McGhee then scored twice in a minute to seal the three points - the first from the penalty spot.

Youtube footage is online here

1993 Cambridge United (a) 3-0 (1-0)
Division One
P39, 78pts, 1st/24
Howey(41), Kelly(46), Cole(53)
7,925 
Following successive away defeats at Swindon Town and Watford, Newcastle were in better form at the Abbey Stadium, converting three of the 15 efforts they got on target.

Newcastle's eleventh league away win equaled a club record set in 1936/37. By season's end that was 13, which remained until the 2016/17 campaign saw it boosted to 14.
Youtube footage is online here

1996 Liverpool (a)
3-4 
(2-1)
Premier League
P31, 64pts, 2nd/20
Ferdinand(10), Ginola(14), Asprilla(57)
Fowler(2,55), Collymore(68,90)
40,702 
Classic football, classic TV - but a heartbreaking result that ultimately proved fatal in Newcastle's title pursuit. 
Youtube footage is online here

Roy Evans:
"That was kamikaze football. Great for the fans but realistically nobody will win the championship defending every week like these teams did tonight."

Kevin Keegan: "We carry on playing this way, or I go ... as long as football matches end up like this people will come and watch and you won't get empty seats at stadiums, because it was a real classic".

1999 Derby County (a)
4-3 
(3-2)
Premiership
P31, 41pts, 9th/20
Speed(11,24), Ketsbaia(39), Solano(60)
Burton(8), Baiano(22pen), Wanchope(90)
32,039
A game that could in all seriousness have ended scoreless. Two poor sides served up a rotten game; exactly where all the goals came from remains a mystery.
NUFC.com match report

Youtube footage is online here

2000 Bedlington Terriers (h)
3-2 
(0-1)
Northumberland Senior Cup
Semi-Final Replay
Maric(81,89,90+2)
Milner(5), Pike(47)
693 
Newcastle's second string made it to the Senior Cup final courtesy of a remarkable Silvio Maric hat-trick in the last ten minutes of this replay at Kingston Park.

2004 Everton (h)
4-2
(2-1)
Premiership
P31, 48pts, 4th/20
Bellamy(5), Dyer(21), Shearer(52,90)
Gravesen(12), Yobo(81)
52,155
Newcastle claimed the coveted Premiership fourth spot for at least 24 hours with a four-goal display at SJP. 

However, the result slightly flattered the hosts and the three points were only truly secured by Shearer's last minute strike.

NUFC.com match report

Youtube footage is online here

2006 Newcastle's second string emulated the first team and Academy sides by beating the mackems 3-2 on Tyneside to complete a home clean sweep against the red & whites.

However, they had to come from a goal down to maintain their season-long unbeaten record at Kingston Park, after the visitors grabbed a fortuitous early lead.

Carl Finnigan, Andy Carroll and Daryl Smylie goals then saw natural justice prevail.
NUFC.com match report


2010 Peterborough United (a) 3-2 (1-1)
Championship
P40, 86pts, 1st/24
Nolan(45), Barton(48), Ameobi(59)
Green(11), Dickinson(76)
12,877

Only mathematics kept United from celebrating a Premier League return after Nottingham Forest's draw at Ashton Gate left Chris Hughton's side a single point short of certain promotion.

Behind early on at London Road, a poor opening 45 minutes ended with Kevin Nolan bundling home a close-range equaliser.

Joey Barton returned from injury to power home a free kick and Shola Ameobi shot in. Despite League One-bound Posh getting one back, a ninth away win was recorded - and our Carling Cup defeat earlier in the season on this ground well and truly avenged.
NUFC.com match report


2012 A
n inexperienced Newcastle reserve side lost 0-5 to Fulham at the Cottagers' Motspur Park training pitch. Midfielder Jamie Smith made his second string bow.
NUFC.com match report


2018 A forgettable game at Whitley Park saw 'Boro U23s deservedly complete a seasonal double over their hosts, a 1-0 success keeping them on track for a promotion playoff spot.

For United though, a sixth successive league loss - four on home territory - was a sadly predictable outcome.
NUFC.com match report


2022 Tottenham Hotspur (a) 1-5 (1-1)
Premier League
P30, 31pts, 15th/20
Schar(39)
Davies(43), Doherty(48),
Son(54), Emerson(63), Bergwijn(83)

57,553
After a 1-0 win and a 1-1 draw in their previous visits, United lost for the first time at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Fabian Schar's free kick put the visitors ahead, but they were unable to hold the lead until half time and badly imploded after the break.
NUFC.com match report

2023 Newcastle and Boro U21s played out a 0-0 draw in PL2 at
Gallowgate that was almost completely devoid of interest.
NUFC.com match report