A north-east club with one of England's loudest grounds, transformed by Saudi-backed ownership after years of struggle, and still figuring out what that money means for its identity.
Club facts
- League
- Premier League
- Position
- 9th, 8 points (2026-27)
- Founded
- 1881
- Stadium
- St. James' Park
- Colours
- Black / White
- Nickname
- The Magpies
Current Season (2026-27)
Newcastle are 9th in the Premier League after 5 matches: 2 won, 2 drawn, 1 lost, 8 points. That is mid-table: not chasing Europe, not in danger of relegation.
Last Season (2025-26)
Newcastle finished 12th in the Premier League with 49 points from 38 matches: 14 won, 7 drawn, 17 lost. That is mid-table: not chasing Europe, not in danger of relegation.
Matches
The first question most new supporters have. Kickoff times are shown as dates; exact times shift for television.
- Mon, Sep 14Away vs Leeds United1 : 4
- Sat, Sep 19Home vs Hull City2 : 1
- Mon, Oct 12Away vs Coventry City
- Sat, Oct 17Home vs Aston Villa
- Sun, Oct 25Away vs Crystal Palace
Fixture data retrieved 2026-09-21. Matches move.
What to know before you follow them
Ownership politics are not optional reading. The Geordie support is fiercely local, and the rivalry with Sunderland is among the bitterest in the country.
The colours and the crowd
Supporters are known as Geordies.
- Black
#000000 - White
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What people sing
Blaydon Races
A Tyneside folk song the crowd owns. You will hear it at St. James' Park whether the team is flying or not.
Howay the Lads
Less a hymn than a shove. Short, loud, and aimed at the pitch.
Who the rivals are
Sunderland
The Tyne-Wear derby. Local, bitter, and not something outsiders should joke about lightly.
Manchester United
A rivalry sharpened by history and by years when United felt like the opposite of everything Newcastle wanted to be.
Following them from America
Grew with Premier League TV and with the club's recent rise, especially among fans who like a loud, local identity.
Strongest in
6 World Cup players at Newcastle
Players from the 2026 World Cup squads who are recorded at this club. Club moves after the tournament may not be reflected yet.
The squad
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