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Newcastle are looking to climb into the top half of the Premier League table with a home win against Bournemouth
Joelinton of Newcastle United battles for possession with James Hill of AFC Bournemouth during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Newcastle United and AFC Bournemouth at St James' Park on January 10, 2026 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
Newcastle host Bournemouth in the Premier League(Image: Annabel Lee-Ellis/Getty Images)
Everything you need to know about Newcastle vs Bournemouth
Match date and kick-off time: The Premier League fixture between Newcastle United and Bournemouth is scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 18. The match will officially kick off at 3pm.
Match location: Newcastle are at home, meaning the game will be hosted at St James' Park. This is Newcastle's third last home game of the season, with visits from Brighton and and West Ham still to come.
UK TV channel: Because this match is scheduled for the Saturday 3pm blackout window, there is no live UK TV channel broadcast for this game. Sky Sports will have highlights on their official app just after full time, while Match of the Day will be on BBC One at 10:25pm.
Live stream information: There are no legal live-streaming platforms showing the game in real time in the UK due to broadcasting restrictions. However, supporters can follow live text commentaries on the Sky Sports and BBC Sport apps or wait for official highlights to be posted on the clubs' YouTube channels.
How to watch in the US: American viewers have much better access and can watch the game live on the USA Network. Coverage for US audiences typically begins at 10am ET, and the match can also be streamed via the NBC Sports app or through services like FuboTV that carry the network.
UK radio coverage: You can listen to live national radio commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra. Local fans in the North East can also tune in to BBC Radio Newcastle for dedicated club coverage starting well before the 3pm kick-off.
Current team news and injuries: Newcastle will be without Joelinton after he picked up a suspension with his 10th yellow card of the season. Bournemouth will be reeling from Andoni Iraola's exit announcement, but have been boosted with Tyler Adams, Ben Gannon-Doak and Julio Soler all returning to training.
Head-to-head record: The history between these two sides is incredibly balanced, with their most recent meeting in January 2026 ending in a dramatic 3-3 draw in the FA Cup. Across their last several Premier League encounters, the teams have frequently shared the points.
Online match centres and updates: Fans can stay updated through the official Newcastle United match centre, which provides minute-by-minute statistics and audio feeds. You can also follow the Chronicle's live match blog, which will take you through the action blow by blow.
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