**Pregame | Newcastle ⚫⚪ 🆚 Liverpool 🔴**
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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
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**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.
Newcastle want to turn St. James' Park into a fortress from the very first match of the season.
Liverpool Begin a New Era Under Iraola
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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.
A High-Level Opening Test
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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 **Premier League** is back.
Match Information
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**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**