The race for automatic Champions League qualification reaches its fever pitch on Wednesday evening as Newcastle United host PSV Eindhoven.
Eddie Howe’s men aim to translate cup resilience into European success, sitting just two points shy of the top eight. The Magpies face a daunting task against the Eredivisie leaders, who currently boast an unbeaten away record in the tournament.
Peter Bosz’s side arrive on Tyneside riding a six-game winning streak and looking to preserve their impressive European momentum. With both sides desperate for points to avoid the play-off round, a high-octane encounter is expected under the lights.
Newcastle United vs PSV – Match Preview and Team News
- Date: Wednesday, 21 January 2026
- Kick-off: 20:00 GMT
- Venue: St James’ Park, Newcastle
- Referee: Daniel Siebert
- VAR: Bastian Dankert
- Last Meeting: Newcastle 2–2 PSV, 30 JUL 2010, Club Friendly
Team News
Newcastle United
The Magpies’ medical room remains crowded, though Eddie Howe confirmed that Dan Burn and Will Osula have returned to training. However, the manager indicated that Wednesday’s clash will come “too early” for the duo to make their competitive returns.
They join Fabian Schär, Jacob Murphy, Tino Livramento, and Jamaal Lascelles on a lengthy injury list for the hosts. In positive news, Sven Botman is expected to start after recently signing a new long-term deal with the club.
PSV Eindhoven
Peter Bosz is also navigating several absences, with Ruben van Bommel and Sergiño Dest among those expected to miss out. The visitors may name an unchanged side following their recent domestic success, led by the creative Paul Wanner.
Veteran Ivan Perišić is also in contention to start as the Dutch side seeks to maintain their unbeaten away record. Jerdy Schouten is available to start in either defence or midfield, depending on Bosz’s tactical setup for the night.
Form
Newcastle United
Newcastle have made St James’ Park a fortress, winning their last two Champions League home games without conceding a goal. The Magpies have also triumphed in their last four home matches against Dutch opposition in European competition.
Notably, Eddie Howe’s side has scored at least twice in 13 of their last 14 home matches across all tournaments. However, they enter this fixture seeking to end a two-game winless run in the league phase following recent setbacks.
PSV Eindhoven
The visitors are currently on a sensational run, having won 13 consecutive matches in the Eredivisie to lead the table. This dominant form has translated to Europe, where the Red and Whites remain unbeaten on their travels this season.
Furthermore, PSV recorded a stunning 4-1 victory over Liverpool at Anfield earlier in the league phase campaign. They have also orchestrated two of the longest passing sequences leading to goals in the competition so far.
Predicted Lineups
Newcastle United Predicted XI: Pope; Miley, Thiaw, Botman, Hall; Guimarães, Tonali, Joelinton; Elanga, Wissa, Barnes
PSV Eindhoven Predicted XI: Kovar; Sildillia, Schouten, Gasiorowski, Junior; Veerman, Wanner; Perisic, Til, Driouech; Bajraktarevic
How to Watch Newcastle United vs PSV?
In the UK, the match will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 2, with coverage starting at 19:00 GMT.
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