Newcastle United host Evetton at St James' Park
Newcastle United host Evetton at St James' Park
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the Premier League clash between Newcastle United and Everton from St James' Park.
It's the second meeting between the two sides in a matter of days. The Magpies will be hoping to exact swift revenge on David Moyes' side after the Toffees sent them crashing out of the Carabao Cup on Thursday night at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
On that night, Newcastle were wasteful in front of goal and leaky in defence, which provoked criticism from manager Matthias Jaissle who has come under pressure at times this season. The German head coach will now weigh up whether to make changes to his starting XI and formation.
Jaissle may have to do without William Osula after the striker limped off with an ankle injury on Thursday, but has a number of options elsewhere in his squad. A big performance is needed no matter who plays.
The match gets under way at 8pm and you can follow live build-up, updates, analysis and reaction throughout the afternoon and evening in the blog below.
No Jack Grealish again for Everton this evening
The England international missed Thursday's match due to a breach of the club's disciplinary rules and he is not believed to have travelled to St James' Park this evening either.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 17: Jack Grealish of Everton during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Everton and Chelsea FC at Hill Dickinson Stadium on October 17, 2026 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)
Jack Grealish was omitted from Everton's squad for the Carabao Cup clash with Newcastle United(Image: Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)
Shearer and Hopkinson arrive early
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How Lee Ryder would line up this evening
Matthias Jaissle named a strong team at Everton and it did not pay off, and he will stick with his principles on Monday night.
The team is starting to pick itself in many ways now but there are still two or three spots up for grabs. And despite some dips in performance from some stars on Merseyside, I'd still keep the faith with certain personnel.
Lukas Hornicek stays in goal with Nick Pope having no future on Tyneside while Amar Dedic will get another chance for me at right-back. Jaissle must be wondering what his best defensive pair in the heart of defence is but I'd stick with Fabian Schar and Dan Burn while Lewis Hall is an obvious choice despite a poor show at Everton.
My two holding midfielders would be Sean Steur and Nico Gonzalez and I'd retain Joelinton as part of a midfield three. Tweaking the formation slightly my front three would then be Harvey Barnes, Anthony Elanga and Yoane Wissa because I fear William Osula won't make it.
My NUFC XI: Hornicek, Dedic, Schar. Burn, Hall, Joelinton, Steur, Gonzalez, Barnes, Elanga, Wissa.
The tale of the tape
All the crucial pre-match stats, courtesy of Opta....
Following mixed starts to their Premier League campaigns, Newcastle United and Everton look to find a rhythm on Monday at St. James' Park.
Hosts Newcastle United are in eighth place on 11 points after eight matches. Newcastle won their last Premier League match 2-0 at Selhurst Park against Crystal Palace.
Everton slumped 2-0 against Arsenal at Emirates Stadium in their last Premier League match, extending their winless streak to three, putting them in 11th place on 10 points.
When the two sides last met in Premier League action, Everton won 3-2 at St. James' Park last season. Jarrad Branthwaite struck first for the Toffees in the 19th minute. Beto and Thierno Barry also were on target. Jacob Ramsey and Jacob Murphy found the net for the Magpies.
Harvey Barnes, Joe Willock, and Anthony Elanga have made a difference in crucial moments for Newcastle this season. The three players are the team's joint top scorers with two goals.
Barry has been the most prolific player for Everton, scoring on three occasions, including one match-opening goal.
At St. James' Park this season, Newcastle have secured five points from a possible 12 on offer in four Premier League contests. Everton will be looking for their first victory this season in away league matches, as they have one loss and three draws on their travels. The Toffees currently find themselves on a nine-match away winless streak. The last time they earned a win in a Premier League away game was February 28 against Newcastle United.
In their last six league matches, Newcastle have won two, drawn one and lost three. Everton, meanwhile, have won one, drawn three and lost two in their last six
The Newcastle United legend told Betfair:
Newcastle’s record during Monday evenings is pretty dire, isn't it? But they are at home and they did beat Crystal Palace last week. I'm going to go home win. I think it'll be a really, really tight game but I'm going to go for a home win and hopefully they can bounce back and take their revenge after the loss in the cup to Everton on Thursday evening.
Prediction – Newcastle win
Alan Shearer
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Repeat or revenge?
Newcastle take on Everton for the second time in five days but will hope for better fortunes at St James' Park. Matthias Jaissle's side were beaten 3-1 on Thursday evening when the two sides did battle in the Carabao Cup fourth round at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Dan Burn's first goal of the season was rendered a consolation as goals from James Garner, Hayden Hackney and Thierno Barry secured David Moyes' side the victory and a quarter-final tie against Fleetwood Town.
Jacob Murphy of Newcastle United is challenged by Hayden Hackney of Everton
Jacob Murphy of Newcastle United is challenged by Hayden Hackney of Everton(Image: Getty Images)
Match odds
Newcastle have been made favourites with Bet365 to win tonight's game and gain revenge for Thursday's defeat to the Toffees in the Carabao Cup.
Newcastle 13/10
Draw 5/2
Everton 2/1
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