The friendly match between Gateshead vs Newcastle United will take place at the Gateshead International Stadium on Saturday at 5:00 pm IST.
Newcastle United, led by Eddie Howe, will embark on a short journey in the North East for their first pre-season friendly against Gateshead. The opposition, a team from the National League, has already played two friendly matches this summer, winning 1-0 against Hebburn Town and losing a thrilling five-goal encounter against Sunderland.
Gateshead’s impressive start against Sunderland in their pre-season friendly couldn’t secure a win as they lost 3-2. Connor Pani and Adam Campbell put them two goals ahead, but Luke O’Nien, Niall Huggins, and Michael Spellman turned the game around for Sunderland. Gateshead’s player-coach, Mike Williamson, will soon face his former club, Newcastle United, where he played 169 times in the Premier League. Under Williamson’s guidance, Gateshead won the National League North title in 2021-22 and finished 14th in the National League last season despite a point deduction for fielding an ineligible player. They also reached the FA Trophy final but were defeated by Halifax Town.
Newcastle United’s 20-year Champions League exile ended with a surprising fourth-place finish in the Premier League. Despite controversial ownership, manager Eddie Howe built a resilient defense and led them to the EFL Cup final at Wembley, narrowly losing to Manchester United. Newcastle’s hopes of a top-three finish faded in their last five league games, but they secured fourth place thanks to Chelsea and Liverpool’s misfortunes. With a solid defensive record matching Manchester City, they will face Aston Villa, Chelsea, and Brighton & Hove Albion in the US summer series. They will also have tough pre-season matches against Rangers, Fiorentina, and Villarreal. Their journey begins with a rematch against Gateshead, whom they defeated 5-1 in a friendly last year.
Gateshead probable starting lineup: Mair, Tinkler, Richardson, Storey, Francis, Pani, Whelan, Booty, Wearne, Campbell, Rutledge
Newcastle United probable starting lineup: Darlow, Trippier, Watts, Lascelles, Targett, Ritchie, Longstaff, Anderson, Murphy, Stephenson, Saint-Maximin
Gateshead
| Opponents | Score |
| Sunderland | 2-3 (L) |
| Hebburn Town | 1-0 (W) |
| FC Halifax | 0-1 (L) |
| Maidenhead | 4-0 (W) |
| Boreham Wood | 2-0 (W) |
Newcastle United
| Opponents | Score |
| Chelsea | 1-1 (D) |
| Leicester | 0-0 (D) |
| Brighton | 4-1 (W) |
| Leeds | 2-2 (D) |
| Arsenal | 0-2 (L) |
| Result | Score |
| Newcastle beat Gateshead | 5-1 |
| Newcastle beat Gateshead | 1-0 |
The friendly match between Gateshead and Newcastle United will take place at the Gateshead International Stadium on Saturday at 5:00 pm IST.
| Gateshead vs Newcastle United | Key Details |
| Date | July 15 (England) |
| Venue | The Gateshead International Stadium |
| Kickoff time in England | 12:30 pm (Friday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 5:00 pm (Friday) |
Football fans internationally can catch the live action via National League TV.
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