Newcastle United host Fulham on Saturday, aiming to translate their recent European form into domestic consistency against opponents who have historically troubled them at St James’ Park.
Eddie Howe’s side need a Premier League win after recent setbacks, whereas Fulham arrive looking to end a three-match losing streak despite a defensively solid start to the season.
Newcastle United vs Fulham – Match Preview and Team News
- Date: Saturday, 25 October 2025
- Kick-off: 3:00 pm BST
- Venue: St James’ Park, Newcastle
- Referee: Peter Bankes
- VAR: John Brooks
- Last Meeting: Newcastle United 1-2 Fulham, February 1, 2025, Premier League
Team News
Newcastle United
Eddie Howe’s main concern centres around key midfielder Sandro Tonali, who remains a doubt due to illness and faces a late fitness test. The team reported no new injuries after the Benfica win but remain without Yoane Wissa, Tino Livramento, and Lewis Hall.
Fulham
Marco Silva has received mixed injury news. Key midfielder Sasa Lukic is back in contention after recovering from injury, and Kenny Tete is also pushing for a start after a good week of training. However, defenders Joachim Andersen and Antonee Robinson, along with attackers Samuel Chukwueze and Rodrigo Muniz, are all ruled out. Harry Wilson is also a doubt.
Form
Newcastle United
The Magpies secured a crucial 3-0 Champions League victory over Benfica in midweek, providing a timely boost after their 2-1 league defeat at Brighton last weekend. Despite that European success, their overall league form remains inconsistent. Newcastle boast the joint-best defensive record in the league but have struggled offensively.
Fulham
The Cottagers are enduring a difficult run, having lost their last three Premier League games consecutively. Their previously solid defence has shown cracks, conceding seven goals across those three defeats. Moreover, Fulham possess one of the least potent attacks in the division statistically. However, they completed the league double over Newcastle last season.
Predicted Lineups
Newcastle United predicted XI: Pope; Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn; Ramsey, Guimaraes, Joelinton; Barnes, Woltemade, Gordon
Fulham predicted XI: Leno; Castagne, Tete, Cuenca, Sessegnon; Berge, Lukic, Cairney; King, Iwobi; Jiménez.
How to watch Newcastle United vs Fulham?
The match will not be broadcast live in the UK due to the 3:00 pm Saturday blackout.
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