Chelsea are in fifth place with 48 points from 29 games, and Liam Rosenior’s team are eager to get back on track after losing 5-2 to Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16. The game will start at 5:30 pm GMT on Saturday, 14 March 2026, at Stamford Bridge.
In December’s reverse match at St James’ Park, the Blues came back from two goals down to tie the game 2-2. Nick Woltemade scored twice, almost giving the Magpies all three points. Chelsea have won 11 of their last 12 league home games against Newcastle. The last time they lost at home to the Magpies was in 2012, when Papiss Cisse scored a stunning goal to make it 2-0.
Rosenior made it clear in his pre-match press conference that he wants his players to respond after the PSG disaster.
“This is a big test of our character. We have a huge game in two days against Newcastle United. I want to see a real reaction and a resilience about us in the next game.”
The Chelsea manager also stressed how important it is for the club’s reputation and summer transfer plans to get into the Champions League through the league.
“Champions League qualification is so important for your stature as a club, for what you want to do in the transfer market to compete at the very highest level. It’s what a club of this size should be aiming for at the least.”
Meanwhile, Newcastle are in 12th place when they arrive at Stamford Bridge. In their last four games in all competitions, they have only won one, drawn one, and lost two. But the Magpies have not lost five of their last seven Premier League games against Chelsea, so they have some reason to be hopeful going into Saturday’s game.
Where to See: Sky Sports Premier League will show the match live in the UK, starting at 5 pm. It will be on Peacock and NBC in the US.
Chelsea Team News: Pedro Neto Banned
After getting a red card in Chelsea’s 2-1 loss to Arsenal, the FA have suspended winger Pedro Neto for one game and fined him £70,000 for bad behaviour. It was said that Neto didn’t leave the field right away and used abusive words at the officials after being sent off. He will now miss the game against Newcastle.
Rosenior said at his press conference that Jamie Gittens is back in shape and ready for the game this weekend. Estevao, on the other hand, is still a little farther away because of the type of hamstring injury he has. Levi Colwill is still out with a knee injury, which means the Blues will be missing a few key players again. Alejandro Garnacho is likely to take Neto’s place on the wing at Stamford Bridge.
Prediction: Chelsea will win 2-1 against Newcastle. The Blues are too good at home, and Newcastle will miss Guimarães, who is their creative heartbeat in midfield.