Newcastle United vs Liverpool: kickoff time, lineups and prediction, 23 August

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England Premier League, Round 1

Newcastle United#9 in the table

2 - 2 Full time

Liverpool#10 in the table

Anthony Elanga 5'
Joe Willock 57'

Cody Gakpo 55'
Dominik Szoboszlai 90+9' (pen)

Your time: 15:30 UTC St. James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne Referee: Stuart Attwell

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What to know

Newcastle United host Liverpool in round 1 of the England Premier League on Sunday 23 August 2026. Kickoff is at 18:30 Mecca time at St. James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne. Newcastle United are #9 in the table and Liverpool are #10. The match is on TV in 103 countries, on channels including beIN SPORTS CONNECT, SuperSport MaXimo 1, DStv Now, Disney+ Premium Caribbean, Disney+ Premium.

The table says one thing, the predictions another: Liverpool are the favourites.
Too close to call: Newcastle United 39% vs Liverpool 37%.
Alexander Isak leads the way for Liverpool with 4 goals this season.
Newcastle United go into this one with 4 players out.

Which channel shows Newcastle United vs Liverpool?

Channels showing this match, by country.

All channels in 103 countries

Match prediction

39%

24%

37%

Form

The last five matches of each team before this one, most recent at the top.

Newcastle United

No results yet this season.

Liverpool

No results yet this season.

Lineups

Newcastle United

Liverpool

Match stats

Fouls

Goals

Saves

296

Passes

445

Assists

Attacks

111

Corners

Tackles

Offsides

Throwins

Ball Safe

Duels Won

Penalties

Free Kicks

Who is out: Newcastle United and Liverpool

Newcastle United

Tino Livramento Knee Injury
Dan Burn Ankle Injury
William OsulaFoot Injury
JoelintonUnknown Injury

Liverpool

Hugo Ekitiké Achilles tendon rupture, until 31 Dec
Wataru EndoNo Eligibility, until 28 Jan

Stadium: St. James' Park

CityNewcastle upon Tyne

Capacity52,409

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Table: England Premier League

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Manchester City	5	5	0	0	+8	15
2	Arsenal	5	4	0	1	+4	12
3	Brighton & Hove Albion	5	3	1	1	+11	10
4	Brentford	5	2	3	0	+6	9
5	Leeds United	5	2	3	0	+4	9
6	Liverpool	5	2	3	0	+3	9
7	Everton	5	2	3	0	+3	9
8	Hull City	5	2	2	1	+2	8
9	Newcastle United	5	2	2	1	0	8
10	Chelsea	5	2	1	2	-2	7
11	Ipswich Town	5	2	0	3	-4	6
12	Manchester United	5	1	2	2	0	5
13	Nottingham Forest	5	1	2	2	-1	5
14	Sunderland	5	1	1	3	-4	4
15	Crystal Palace	5	1	1	3	-5	4
16	Aston Villa	5	1	1	3	-5	4
17	AFC Bournemouth	5	0	3	2	-2	3
18	Coventry City	5	1	0	4	-9	3
19	Fulham	5	0	2	3	-3	2
20	Tottenham Hotspur	5	0	2	3	-6	2

Questions and answers

What time does Newcastle United vs Liverpool kick off?

Newcastle United vs Liverpool kicks off on Sunday 23 August 2026 at 18:30 Mecca time (15:30 UTC). This page also shows the time in your own timezone.

Which channel is showing Newcastle United vs Liverpool?

The match is on TV in 103 countries. Channels include beIN SPORTS CONNECT, SuperSport MaXimo 1, DStv Now, Disney+ Premium Caribbean, Disney+ Premium, FastTV. Search for your country in the list above to see yours.

Where is Newcastle United vs Liverpool being played?

At St. James' Park in Newcastle upon Tyne, which holds 52,409 people.

Who is expected to win, Newcastle United or Liverpool?

Newcastle United 39%, draw 24%, Liverpool 37%.

How can I watch Newcastle United vs Liverpool if it isn't shown in my country?

Connect a VPN to one of the countries in the list above where the match is shown, then open that broadcaster's website or app. Some broadcasters need their own subscription.