The Magpies, who have won their last three opening day fixtures, will travel to Villa Park to face Unai Emery's Villans on Saturday, 16th August, with kick-off to take place at 12.30pm (BST). The

Newcastle ended their 70-year-long trophy drought in 2024-25 and will compete in the Champions League next season.

Newcastle United’s summer transfer window is beginning to take shape, and Joao Pedro of Brighton has emerged as Eddie Howe’s top attacking priority. According to The Telegraph, “The 22-year-old has emerged as Newcastle’s priority target since missing out on Brentford winger Bryan Mbeumo and it is hoped a suitable deal can be thrashed out quickly.”