Black and white dreams, dodgy away days, and a season that promises everything—except predictability
Newcastle United 2025/26 Premier League Fixtures: Geordie Dreams Dashed or Delivered?
The black-and-white army are back in business. Newcastle United, the club with the most passionate fans per square metre and a squad finally starting to resemble a top-four regular, are set to embark on another Premier League adventure. Whether you’re a lifelong worshipper of the Gallowgate or a recent convert from watching the All or Nothing documentary, one thing’s certain—the 2025/26 fixture list is here, and it’s an absolute minefield.
Let’s take a proper look at the rollercoaster that awaits, from sun-scorched starts to stormy run-ins, with all the usual peaks, bookmaker free betting offers, troughs and VAR-induced rage in between.
August – Baptism of Fire and Familiar Foes
The Toon Army won’t have long to wait before things kick off with a bang. On Saturday 16th August, it’s an away day at Villa Park, and the joy begins early—12:30pm early, to be precise. There’s nothing quite like a lunchtime kick-off to spoil your fry-up, especially when Aston Villa are involved. Unpredictable, aggressive, and partial to an upset, it’s not the easiest place to start.
A week later, it’s a big one. Saturday 23rd August sees Liverpool roll into St James’ Park at 3pm, and you can guarantee the noise in the Gallowgate will knock the seagulls off the Tyne Bridge. It’s a match that tends to promise goals, controversy, and several camera close-ups of Jurgen Klopp glaring into the abyss.
30th August brings a trip to Leeds United, where the pitch will be damp, the crowd deafening, and the tackling somewhere between reckless and feral. It’s never dull at Elland Road, and Newcastle will need more than just composure—they’ll need shin pads made of titanium.
September – Grit and Goals (Hopefully)
After the usual international break and a fortnight of pretending to care about England’s new back-up left-back, it’s back to business on 13th September as Newcastle host Wolves. This one’s often scrappy, occasionally brilliant, and nearly always dictated by who’s less hungover from the break.
20th September is Bournemouth away, which sounds pleasant enough until you realise they’ve turned the Vitality into a fortress of ankle snappers and surprise screamers. Sandbanks this is not.
Back up north on 27th September, it’s Arsenal at home. The Gunners are still trying to work out how to turn pretty passing into actual points at St James’, and if the crowd’s on song, this could be the moment the black-and-whites really start to purr.
October – Crunch Time in Autumn’s Shadow
4th October brings Forest to Tyneside. These games tend to look straightforward on paper, but Forest are stubborn, direct, and often inconvenient—like a wasp in your pint.
A trip to Brighton follows on 18th October, and if there’s ever a side that turns up to ruin a Saturday with surgical pressing and fancy triangles, it’s them. Then 25th October brings Fulham to town—a team that could be sublime or absolutely terrible depending on the tide.
November – Nerves and Nostalgia
November kicks off away to West Ham on 1st November—and we all know what that means. Low blocks, long balls, and David Moyes looking grumpy on the touchline. A week later on 8th November, it’s Brentford away, a match likely to test patience more than talent.
Then, mark your calendars: 22nd November, Manchester City arrive. Can Newcastle beat the robot squad from Manchester? Stranger things have happened, though not often.
29th November, it’s a cold trip to the banks of the Mersey. This one has always a bit of a throwback—flat caps, elbows, and a 1-1 draw almost nailed on, however this time the action will unfold in the Toffees’ brand spanking new Hill Dickinson Stadium.
December – Festive Fixtures and Fixture Fatigue
December starts with a bang. Spurs come to St James’ on Wednesday 3rd December at 8pm, which means high energy, fast breaks, and probably a late penalty shout no one can agree on.
6th December, Burnley at home. This might be the only game all season where Newcastle see 80% possession—and still sweat over a 1-0.
A proper old-school clash awaits on 13th December, away at Sunderland. The Tyne-Wear derby is back, baby, and it’s going to be feral. Expect flares, foul throws, and feelings running dangerously high.
20th December sees Chelsea visit, and no one knows which Chelsea will turn up—the title contenders or the slapstick brigade. Then it’s off to Old Trafford on 27th December, just in time to ruin someone’s leftover turkey. And to end the year, Burnley away on 30th December under the lights—bring your thermals and your sense of humour.
January – New Year, New Nonsense
3rd January, Palace at home—a match likely to confuse, frustrate, and possibly entertain. Then it’s Leeds again, this time on 7th January, at home, under floodlights, and probably featuring a few yellow cards.
Wolves away on 17th January promises a cold day and a tight game, followed by Aston Villa at home on 24th January, where revenge for opening day might be on the cards.
To round out the month, it’s Liverpool again on 31st January—this time at Anfield, so expect controversy, crowd fury, and Klopp gesturing wildly at the fourth official.
February – Slippery Ground and Stubborn Tests
Brentford return to St James’ on 7th February, a tie that might be trickier than it looks. Spurs away on 11th February is never a breeze either, especially when Tottenham are trying to remember if they’re good or not.
21st February is the Etihad. Man City away. Not for the faint-hearted. Or the optimistic. 28th February, Everton at home, and hopefully a few points to show for all the effort.
March – Derby Drama and Title Chatter
March opens with United again—this time at St James’—on 4th March. A Wednesday night showdown that’ll be spicy, soaked, and possibly significant.
A trip to Chelsea on 14th March won’t be easy, but Newcastle have grown in these games. Then on 21st March, Sunderland return for round two. You don’t need me to tell you how that one’s going to go.
April – Sunshine and Slip-ups
Palace away on 11th April, followed by Bournemouth at home on 18th—both fixtures that demand full focus.
Then it’s Arsenal away on 25th April, the kind of game that could define a top-four chase… or absolutely derail it.
May – Crunch Time on the Tyne
Brighton come calling on 2nd May, a game that could decide something vital—or be completely meaningless if everyone’s already injured.
Then it’s Forest away on 9th May, where Newcastle might need a result, or a miracle, or both.
17th May, West Ham at home—a potential send-off in front of the Geordie faithful.
And finally, 24th May, Fulham away at 4pm. The curtain comes down by the Thames. Hopefully with celebrations, not commiserations.
Final Thoughts – Can They? Will They? Should They?
So there it is. A season of mammoth moments, mini-crises, and proper old-school clashes. Newcastle have the squad, the support, and the swagger—now they just need the consistency.
Will the Toon Army march into the top four? Or will it be another “nearly” season wrapped in black and white bravado? Whatever happens, it won’t be dull. It never is.
