WHEN IS THE MATCH?
The match will take place at St. James' Park, kick-off 5.30pm BST, on Saturday, October 17th.
HOW CAN I FOLLOW THE MATCH LIVE?
The match will be shown live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra HDR. Supporters in other countries can check their local broadcaster here.
Supporters can also listen to BBC Radio Newcastle commentary across newcastleunited.com and the Official Newcastle United App with a Newcastle United Account.
Our Match Centre will provide minute-by-minute updates, as well as all the key stats. Fans can also chose their Player of the Match at full-time.
Match updates will be provided across the club's social media accounts. Follow them here: X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | TikTok | Threads
WHEN CAN I WATCH HIGHLIGHTS?
Highlights will be available on newcastleunited.com and the Official Newcastle United App two hours after the match, with extended highlights from midnight. A full match replay will be available the following day.
WHAT'S THE NEWCASTLE UNITED TEAM NEWS?
The home side will be without Anthony Elanga, Tino Livramento and Jacob Ramsey as they return from their respective injuries. You can read Matthias Jaissle's full team news update here.
WHAT'S THE ASTON VILLA TEAM NEWS?
Aston Villa duo Ross Barkley and George Hemmings will be assessed ahead of the game but left-backs Ian Maatsen and Matteo Ruggeri will miss the Premier League clash.
WHICH KIT WILL BE WORN?
We will wear our 2026/27 home kit, which you can buy here.
