The UEFA Champions League match between Newcastle United and Borussia Dortmund will take place at St. James' Park on Thursday at 12:30 am IST.
After securing victories in six of their last eight matches, including a memorable night in the Champions League, Newcastle United is set to take on the formidable Borussia Dortmund at St James’ Park this Wednesday. This marks the first ever competitive encounter between two clubs with strong financial backing. Newcastle United currently holds four points in Group F, thanks to their stunning win against Paris Saint-Germain. In contrast, Borussia Dortmund is still in search of their first victory in the competition.
Newcastle United secured their largest-ever Champions League win in a historic Tyneside clash. Miguel Almiron, Dan Burn, and Sean Longstaff, all local talents, powered the Magpies to a 3-1 lead by the 50th minute, while Fabian Schar sealed their impressive victory against PSG. Following their fourth-place Premier League finish, Newcastle, back in the big leagues under Eddie Howe, have lost just one of their last 29 UEFA home games, with a remarkable 60% win rate in the Champions League at home. They’ve also won six of their last eight matches, including a 4-0 win against Crystal Palace.
In contrast to their hosts, Borussia Dortmund has experienced a troubling trend, losing their last six matches against English teams away in various competitions, often conceding at least two goals. While Newcastle has recently made its return to top-tier European competition, Dortmund is a seasoned participant, featuring in the Champions League group stage for the 18th time and the eighth consecutive season. However, their current Group F standing is precarious, with just one point from two matches. Failing to win against Newcastle could jeopardize their chances of advancing. Dortmund has struggled to score recently, with a goal drought in their last three Champions League games, despite having more shot attempts than Newcastle. Nevertheless, they come to England unbeaten domestically, having won their fifth consecutive Bundesliga match.
Newcastle United probable starting lineup: Pope, Trippier, Lascelles, Schar, Burn, Longstaff, Guimaraes, Joelinton, Almiron, Isak, Gordon
Borussia Dortmund probable starting lineup: Kobel, Wolf, Hummels, Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini, Can, Ozcan, Brandt, Reus, Malen, Fullkrug
Newcastle United
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Crystal Palace | 4-0 (W) |
| West Ham | 2-2 (D) |
| Paris SG | 4-1 (W) |
| Burnley | 2-0 (W) |
| Manchester City | 1-0 (W) |
Borussia Dortmund
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Werder Bremen | 1-0 (W) |
| Union Berlin | 4-2 (W) |
| AC Milan | 0-0 (D) |
| Hoffenheim | 3-1 (W) |
| Wolfsburg | 1-0 (W) |
The upcoming match is going to be the first head to head encounter ever between the two clubs.
The UEFA Champions League match between Newcastle United and Borussia Dortmund will take place at St. James’ Park on Thursday at 12:30 am IST.
| Newcastle United vs Borussia Dortmund | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Date | October 26 |
| Venue | St. James’ Park |
| Kickoff time in UK | 8:00 pm (Wednesday) |
| Kickoff time in Germany | 9:00 pm (Wednesday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 12:30 am (Thursday) |
Football fans internationally can catch the live action via Sport 24 Extra while those in UK and Germany can watch the match live via BBC Radio 5 Live, TNT Sports Ultimate, TNT Sports 2, discovery+, discovery+ App and DAZN1, DAZN Germany, Servus TV respectively.
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