Match Overview
The highly anticipated match between Newcastle United and Manchester United is set to take place on March 4, 2026, at 20:15 GMT at St. James’ Park. This encounter comes at a critical time for Newcastle, who have struggled recently, losing five of their last six league matches.
Current Form
Newcastle’s recent form has been concerning, highlighted by their last match, where they suffered a defeat to Everton. In contrast, Manchester United is entering this match on a positive note, having secured a 2-1 victory against Crystal Palace, with goals from Bruno Fernandes and Benjamin Sesko.
Injury Concerns
Newcastle’s captain, Bruno Guimaraes, is expected to miss the match due to injury, which adds to the team’s woes. Additionally, Nick Woltemade is suffering from an illness and may also be unavailable. Manager Eddie Howe expressed concerns about the squad’s health, noting, “There’s an illness, potentially, in the squad because Nick Woltemade has gone down ill and we haven’t seen him for a couple of days.”
Furthermore, Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw were substituted off in Manchester United’s last match due to illness, raising questions about their fitness for the upcoming game. Michael Carrick, Manchester United’s manager, commented, “It wasn’t injury, both weren’t feeling too good, so it’s one of those things really. We’ll see how they are.”
Lineups and Broadcast Information
Newcastle’s confirmed lineup includes Ramsdale, Trippier, Thiaw, Burn, Hall, Joelinton, Tonali, Ramsey, Elanga, Barnes, and Gordon. Meanwhile, Manchester United will feature Lammens, Mazraoui, Yoro, Maguire, Shaw, Casemiro, Mainoo, Fernandes, Cunha, Mbuemo, and Sesko.
The match will be broadcast live in the UK on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate, with highlights available on newcastleunited.com and the Official Newcastle United App two hours after the match.
In their previous meeting on Boxing Day, Manchester United emerged victorious thanks to a stunning goal from Patrick Dorgu. This history adds an extra layer of intensity to the upcoming clash.
What Lies Ahead
Newcastle will don their 2025-26 home kit, featuring black and white striped shirts, black shorts, and black socks. As the match approaches, uncertainties remain regarding the availability of players like Mason Mount, Lisandro Martinez, and Matthijs de Ligt, as no updates have been provided on their status. Details remain unconfirmed.
