Newcastle is a historic English football club with a powerful civic identity and an international profile. The name evokes black-and-white colours, a passionate North East following and the imposing presence of St. James’ Park in the city centre. Founded in 1892, Newcastle United connects enduring local traditions with the modern demands of elite football, making its institutional story as distinctive as its matchday atmosphere and familiar Magpies character. That blend gives the club a lasting place in regional culture.
Newcastle Upcoming matches by league
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- Regular Season - 4
Leeds
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Hull City
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- Regular Season - 6
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St. James' Park
Newcastle Last matches by league
Premier League
League Cup
Friendlies Clubs
UEFA Champions League
FA Cup
Newcastle Team Roster
Newcastle’s recorded squad contains 30 players across four position groups. The roster lists 11 midfielders, including Joelinton, J. Willock, J. Ramsey, L. Miley and Sean Steur, alongside seven defenders led by D. Burn, F. Schär, S. Botman and T. Livramento. Seven attackers include H. Barnes, A. Elanga, Y. Wissa and N. Woltemade. Five goalkeepers complete the group, with N. Pope joined by M. Gillespie, E. Jaouen, L. Horníček and Aidan Harris. The list combines senior names with younger squad members and recent arrivals.
position Goalkeeper
Aidan Harris
Nicholas David Pope
Lukáš Horníček
Ewen Jaouen
Mark Joseph Gillespie
position Defender
Valentino Francisco Livramento
Lewis Kieran Hall
Sven Adriaan Botman
Fabian Lukas Schär
Malick Laye Thiaw
Daniel Johnson Burn
Amar Dedić
Leo Shahar
position Midfielder
Nicolás González Iglesias
Joelinton Cássio Apolinário de Lira
Aladji Bamba
Harvey Lewis Barnes
Sean Steur
Seung-Soo Park
Jacob Kai Murphy
Joseph George Willock
Jacob Matthew Ramsey
Lewis Miley
position Attacker
Vakhtang Salia
Yoane Wissa
William Idamudia Daugaard Osula
Trevan Sanusi
Bazoumana Touré
Anthony David Junior Elanga
Matias Fernandez-Pardo
Last Newcastle Coachs
The recorded coaching timeline places E. Howe’s appointment at Newcastle from November 2021, making it the latest listed start, but the timeline does not establish that he remains in the role. Graeme Jones is also listed from October 2021, while Steve Bruce’s spell runs from July 2019 to October 2021. Earlier entries record Rafael Benítez from March 2016 to July 2019 and Steve McClaren from June 2015 to March 2016. The chronology provides dated managerial context without identifying a present holder.
History
| Coach | Coach country | Coach since | Coach until |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 November 2021 | |||
| Graeme Anthony Jones | England | 1 October 2021 | |
| Steve Bruce | England | 1 July 2019 | 1 October 2021 |
| Rafael Benítez Maudes | Spain | 1 March 2016 | 1 July 2019 |
| Stephen McClaren | England | 1 June 2015 | 1 March 2016 |
| John William Carver | England | 1 January 2015 | 1 June 2015 |
| Alan Pardew | England | 1 December 2010 | 1 January 2015 |
| Christopher William Gerard Hughton | England | 1 July 2009 | 1 December 2010 |
| Christopher William Gerard Hughton | England | 1 February 2009 | 1 April 2009 |
| Christopher William Gerard Hughton | England | 1 September 2008 | 1 September 2008 |
| Nigel Graham Pearson | England | 1 January 2008 | 1 January 2008 |
| Samuel Allardyce | England | 1 July 2007 | 1 January 2008 |
| Nigel Graham Pearson | England | 1 May 2007 | 1 May 2007 |
Newcastle Transfers
Newcastle’s recorded arrivals include transfer entries for L. Horníček from SC Braga, A. Bamba from Monaco, Sean Steur from Ajax, B. Touré from 1899 Hoffenheim and E. Jaouen from Reims. Later 2025 entries also list Y. Wissa from Brentford, N. Woltemade from VfB Stuttgart and V. Salia from Dinamo Tbilisi. The movement record separately includes returns from loan, with M. Targett, Antonio Cordero, T. Hernes and T. Sanusi among the named players. No standalone loan or free-agent arrival appears in this listed sample. These are recorded movements, not a complete transfer total.
Latest player transfers from
| Player | Team from | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. Fernandez-Pardo |
Lille
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Transfer | 31 August 2026 |
| Nico González |
Manchester City
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Transfer | 25 August 2026 |
| Nico González |
Manchester City
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Transfer | 24 August 2026 |
| A. Dedić |
Benfica
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Transfer | 17 August 2026 |
| L. Horníček |
SC Braga
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Transfer | 2 August 2026 |
| A. Bamba |
Monaco
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Transfer | 23 July 2026 |
| Sean Steur |
Ajax
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Transfer | 8 July 2026 |
| B. Touré |
1899 Hoffenheim
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Transfer | 4 July 2026 |
| E. Jaouen |
Reims
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Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| T. Sanusi |
Lorient
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| T. Hernes |
Groningen
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| Antonio Cordero |
Cadiz
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| M. Targett |
Middlesbrough
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| C. McArthur |
Airdrie United
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Return from loan | 30 May 2026 |
| Max Thompson |
Ayr Utd
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Return from loan | 30 May 2026 |
Newcastle’s recorded departures include transfer entries for Bruno Guimarães to Arsenal, S. Tonali to Tottenham, A. Gordon to Barcelona, T. Hernes to Groningen, J. Lascelles to Leicester and Ben Parkinson to Falkirk. The list also includes loans for A. Murphy, H. Ashby, Max Thompson, C. McArthur, J. White and Antonio Cordero, alongside free-agent departures for M. Targett, K. Trippier and C. McArthur. A. Ramsdale is recorded as returning to Southampton after a loan. The entries are a capped view rather than a complete departure total.
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. Neave |
Wolves
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Loan | 31 August 2026 |
| N. Woltemade |
Juventus
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Loan | 31 August 2026 |
| J. Ruddy |
Wolves
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Free agent | 26 August 2026 |
| A. Munda |
Swindon Town
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Loan | 16 August 2026 |
| A. Harrison |
Malvern Town
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Loan | 14 August 2026 |
| A. Harrison |
Wolves U21
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- | 12 August 2026 |
| A. Harrison |
Wolves U21
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- | 11 August 2026 |
| A. Murphy |
1. FC Kaiserslautern
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Loan | 10 August 2026 |
| Bruno Guimarães |
Arsenal
|
Transfer | 7 August 2026 |
| T. Bryant |
Darlington 1883
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Free agent | 6 August 2026 |
| T. Bryant |
Darlington 1883
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Free agent | 6 August 2026 |
| J. Taylor |
Hemel Hempstead Town
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Free agent | 6 August 2026 |
| M. Targett |
Hull City
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Free agent | 22 July 2026 |
| Ciaran Thompson |
Darlington 1883
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Free agent | 21 July 2026 |
| J. White |
Crewe
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Transfer | 15 July 2026 |
Transfers Synthesis
Taken together, the recorded movement pattern from August 2025 to August 2026 shows several different forms of squad change rather than one uniform transfer stream. Incoming activity includes direct transfers from clubs in England and abroad, while a separate group of players is marked as returning from loans. The outgoing side combines transfers to Premier League and overseas destinations with loans involving younger or less established names, plus free-agent exits and one return to a parent club after a loan. Some players appear in both directions at different points, reflecting the changing status of loan arrangements. The most recent listed arrivals are L. Horníček, A. Bamba, Sean Steur and B. Touré, while the latest departures include A. Murphy, Bruno Guimarães, M. Targett and J. White. Because the published movement lists are limited extracts, they show the character and timing of activity without establishing a full seasonal balance or complete market history.
Leagues Newcastle has participated in
Newcastle has recent recorded participation in the Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup, Friendlies Clubs and UEFA Champions League, with the latest entries reaching 2025. The record also includes the Premier League Summer Series from 2023 and the Premier League Asia Trophy from 2019, both historical in this context. Championship participation is recorded for 2016 and is likewise historical. This profile therefore spans domestic league and cup football, friendly competition and European competition, while distinguishing recent activity from older entries.
More about Newcastle
Newcastle is the shortened name of Newcastle United Football Club, based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. The club was founded in 1892 and is one of the defining football institutions of North East England. Its black-and-white vertical stripes give rise to the familiar Magpies nickname, while the crest draws on the city coat of arms and includes two hippocamps flanking a shield.
St. James’ Park is the club’s historic home and one of English football’s most recognisable urban stadiums. Set in the centre of Newcastle, its high, asymmetrical stands are visible across the city and reinforce the club’s unusually close relationship with local life. Matchday identity extends beyond the ground: the team traditionally enters to Going Home, the theme from Local Hero by Mark Knopfler, a familiar part of the club’s football culture.
Newcastle’s modern ecosystem is anchored by Premier League football and includes a recurring European dimension. The recorded competition history includes UEFA Champions League participation, alongside the FA Cup and League Cup, while the Tyne–Wear derby with Sunderland remains the defining nearby rivalry. The club is often described as a one-city institution, with the team, stadium and supporter culture occupying a central place in the region’s public identity.
Since 2021, Newcastle has been majority-owned by an investment group led by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. That ownership structure forms part of the club’s modern context, alongside a recruitment profile that has combined established English players with international additions. As of August 2026, the team’s identity remains rooted in its historic city-centre venue, distinctive colours, regional following and continuing place in England’s top-level football landscape.
Last matches statistics for Newcastle
| match | shots | Poss. | Pass % | Fouls | Cards | Saves |
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Bristol City
4 - 1
Newcastle
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0 / 0 |
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0% | 0 | - | 0 |
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Valencia
1 - 2
Newcastle
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0 / 0 |
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0% | 0 | - | 0 |
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Newcastle
1 - 3
Everton
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0 / 0 |
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0% | 0 | - | 0 |
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Newcastle
1 - 2
Bayer Leverkusen
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0 / 0 |
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0% | 0 | - | 0 |
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Newcastle
1 - 1
Strasbourg
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0 / 0 |
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0% | 0 | - | 0 |
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Newcastle
2 - 2
Liverpool
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4 / 13 |
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76 | 16 | 5 | 5 |
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Newcastle
3 - 2
West Brom
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7 / 16 |
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88 | 14 | 3 | 1 |
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Tottenham
0 - 2
Newcastle
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2 / 11 |
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85 | 9 | 2 | 4 |
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Newcastle
2 - 2
Bournemouth
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2 / 8 |
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0% | 19 | 2 | 4 |
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Millwall
0 - 1
Newcastle
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6 / 25 |
|
0% | 12 | 1 | 3 |
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League Cup 2026 - 1635566
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Premier League 2026 - 1557395
Tottenham vs Newcastle
Premier League 2026 - 1557386
Newcastle vs Liverpool
Premier League 2026 - 1557375
Fulham vs Newcastle
Premier League 2025 - 1379342
Newcastle vs West Ham
Premier League 2025 - 1379337
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