Pregame | Newcastle ⚫⚪ 🆚 Liverpool 🔴

A powerful and emotional scene at St James’ Park! Liverpool came out for the warm-up wearing a special tribute to Kevin Keegan, with every Reds player sporting the iconic No. 7 on the back alongside the name “KEEGAN.”

A tribute filled with history for Liverpool’s legendary No. 7, a man who also left an unforgettable legacy at Newcastle United. Before the ball even starts rolling, two clubs are united in honoring one of English football’s great icons.

⚫⚪ Newcastle United vs Liverpool 🔴

An emotional moment at St James’ Park. Newcastle United and Liverpool come together to pay tribute to Kevin Keegan, a true legend who left an unforgettable mark on the history of both clubs. 

Keegan made 323 appearances for Liverpool between 1971 and 1977, becoming one of the Reds’ greatest icons while wearing the famous No. 7 shirt. Years later, he wrote another unforgettable chapter with Newcastle, first as a player and then as manager, leading the Magpies to promotion to the Premier League in 1993 before building the legendary “Entertainers.”

Today, club colors are put aside. Newcastle and Liverpool, two clubs united by the same legend, honor the eternal Kevin Keegan.

⚫⚪ Newcastle United vs Liverpool 🔴

Everything is ready at St James’ Park! Newcastle United and Liverpool are preparing for one of the biggest matches of the opening weekend of the 2026-27 Premier League.

And one statistic shows just how difficult this matchup has been for the Magpies: Liverpool is unbeaten in its last 19 Premier League matches against Newcastle, recording 14 wins and five draws. The Reds are also undefeated in their last nine league visits to St James’ Park, with six wins and three draws.

And keep an eye on the closing minutes: each of the last three Premier League meetings between these teams at this stadium featured a result-altering goal after the 90th minute. Everything points toward another dramatic afternoon in Newcastle.

⚫⚪ Newcastle United vs Liverpool 🔴

Everything is ready at St James’ Park! Newcastle United and Liverpool are preparing for one of the biggest matches of the opening weekend of the 2026-27 Premier League. A spectacular atmosphere in Newcastle for a clash between two teams beginning a new season with major expectations. Kickoff is getting closer!

⚫⚪ Newcastle United vs Liverpool 🔴

The 2026-27 Premier League kicks off with a blockbuster matchup. Newcastle United host Liverpool this Sunday at St. James' Park, in a game that will immediately test the ambitions of two teams looking to play major roles this season.

For Newcastle United, starting the campaign at home represents a great opportunity to make a statement from Matchday 1. The Magpies will have one of the most passionate fan bases in England behind them and will look to use the atmosphere at St. James' Park to open the season with three points.

On the other side are Liverpool, who begin a new era under Andoni Iraola. After a preseason filled with changes, the time has come to see on the pitch just how far the Reds' new project can go.

Newcastle Look to Make Home Advantage Count

Newcastle United begin a new season determined to remain among the most competitive teams in English soccer.

The Magpies know that hosting Liverpool on Matchday 1 represents a difficult test, but it also provides the perfect opportunity to start the campaign with authority in front of their supporters.

Recent meetings between the two teams have produced matches of enormous intensity, and Newcastle already know what it means to defeat the Reds on a major stage.

Dan Burn was one of the key figures when the Magpies defeated Liverpool in the 2025 Carabao Cup final, scoring one of the goals that helped the club lift the trophy.

Now, a new story begins.

Newcastle want to turn St. James' Park into a fortress from the very first match of the season.

Newcastle Lineup

Liverpool Begin a New Era Under Iraola

For Liverpool, all eyes will be on Andoni Iraola.

The Spaniard officially begins his Premier League tenure with the mission of building a team capable of competing for trophies, and his first test will come at one of the most difficult stadiums in the competition.

The squad has also undergone significant changes. Curtis Jones has just completed a permanent transfer to Inter Milan, while players such as Víctor Muñoz are preparing for their first campaign with the Reds.

Iraola used preseason to begin implementing his ideas, but now comes the real test.

Liverpool need to show from Matchday 1 that they have what it takes to compete near the top of the table.

Liverpool Lineup

A High-Level Opening Test

Newcastle will also have to keep a close eye on several Liverpool players capable of making the difference.

Alisson Becker, for example, could record his 138th clean sheet for the club and move into sole possession of fourth place on the Reds' all-time list in that category. Harvey Elliott is one appearance away from reaching 150, while Ryan Gravenberch could make his 100th Premier League appearance.

But Newcastle come first.

The Magpies want to open the season with a victory in front of their supporters and prove once again that they can compete against England's biggest clubs.

Then comes the challenge for Iraola and his Reds.

Newcastle want to defend their home.

Liverpool want to begin a new era with three points.

The wait is over.

The Premier League is back.

Match Information

Match: Newcastle United vs. Liverpool
Competition: 2026-27 Premier League
Matchday: 1
Date: Sunday, August 23, 2026
Time: 11:30 a.m. ET / 8:30 a.m. PT / 4:30 p.m. UK
Stadium: St. James' Park
City: Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Referee: Stuart Attwell