St James’ Park plays host to a pivotal encounter on Saturday afternoon as Newcastle United and Everton meet, with both clubs desperate to halt recent league slumps.
Newcastle United enter the weekend following a mixed run of results; while they recently made history by reaching the Champions League last 16 with a clinical aggregate win over Qarabag, their domestic form has faltered. Eddie Howe’s side has lost four of their last five Premier League matches, dropping to 11th in the table. Averaging just 1.33 points per game—Howe’s lowest ratio since his final season with Bournemouth—the Magpies must find a victory today to avoid losing three consecutive home league games for the first time since 2021.
Everton, meanwhile, arrive on Tyneside just one point ahead of their hosts in ninth place. David Moyes’ side has also hit a rough patch, suffering back-to-back home defeats against Bournemouth and Manchester United. However, the Toffees have been exceptional on the road, winning the second-most away points in the Premier League since Moyes’ return in January last year (38). Having won this exact fixture 1–0 last season, Everton are aiming for successive away wins at St James’ Park for the first time in over a decade.
Newcastle United vs Everton – Match preview and team news
- Date: Saturday, 28 February 2026
- Kick-off: 15:00 GMT
- Venue: St James’ Park, Newcastle
- Referee: Tim Robinson
- VAR: Michael Salisbury
- Last Meeting: Everton 1–4 Newcastle United (29 Nov 2025), Premier League
Team News
Newcastle United
Eddie Howe is managing a significant injury crisis, particularly in defence. Fabian Schär, Emil Krafth, and Tino Livramento remain sidelined, while Lewis Miley is out for a couple of weeks with a “muscle disruption”. Midfielder Jacob Ramsey is a major doubt with a hamstring injury, but Malick Thiaw is available for recall after serving a European ban. Bruno Guimarães also remains out of contention.
Everton
The Toffees are boosted by the return of Jake O’Brien, who is available after serving a one-match suspension. However, David Moyes will be without Charly Alcaraz, who picked up a training-ground injury that is expected to keep him out for up to four weeks. Jack Grealish remains a long-term absentee with a foot injury, while backup goalkeeper Mark Travers faces a late fitness test on a wrist issue.
Form
Newcastle United
The Magpies have struggled for defensive solidity in early exchanges, conceding nine first-half goals in 2026—the second-most in the division. While they have been lethal in cup competitions, scoring 15 goals in their last five matches, their league form remains concerning with four losses in their last five. Notably, Newcastle are looking to complete their sixth top-flight double over Everton, having won the reverse fixture 4–1 in November.
Everton
Everton have established themselves as one of the league’s most disciplined away teams, conceding fewer than a goal per game on their travels over the last year. Despite consecutive losses, they have avoided defeat in four of their last five meetings with Newcastle. Notably, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall has been the key man on the road, with his four away goal involvements leading to victories in every match where he has scored or assisted this term.
Predicted Lineups
Newcastle United Predicted XI: Pope; Trippier, Thiaw, Burn, Hall; Willock, Tonali, Joelinton; Elanga, Gordon, Barnes
Everton Predicted XI: Pickford; O’Brien, Tarkowski, Keane, Branthwaite; Garner, Gueye; Armstrong, Dewsbury-Hall, Ndiaye; Barry
How to Watch Newcastle United vs Everton?
Due to the 3pm blackout in the UK, this match will not be televised live. Highlights will be available on Match of the Day tonight.
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