Newcastle United Fixtures: A Crucial Festive Period Ahead for the Magpies

27 December 2025 Sport

Newcastle’s Busy Festive Fixture List

Newcastle United face a demanding schedule as the festive period unfolds, with several crucial matches that could define their season. The Magpies currently sit 11th in the Premier League table on 23 points, and manager Eddie Howe will be looking to climb the standings through this congested fixture period.

Manchester United host Newcastle at Old Trafford in a Boxing Day Premier League clash on Friday December 26, live on Sky Sports with kick-off at 8pm. This rescheduled fixture, brought forward from its original Saturday slot, presents Newcastle with an opportunity to bounce back after recent inconsistent form.

Recent Form and Upcoming Challenges

Eddie Howe’s side are winless in their last two league games, losing 1-0 to Sunderland before a 2-2 draw with Chelsea, although they did beat Fulham 2-1 in the Carabao Cup in between. The team will need to rediscover their winning form quickly as they navigate through a challenging December and January period.

Following the Manchester United fixture, Eddie Howe’s side travel to the head coach’s former club Burnley on Tuesday, 30th December at 7:30pm GMT. This match adds extra significance given Howe’s history with the Lancashire club.

January Schedule and Looking Ahead

The new year brings more fixtures for Newcastle supporters to anticipate. They kick-off 2026 with a home game against Crystal Palace on Sunday, 4th January, kicking off at 3pm GMT, providing the Magpies with a chance to start the year positively in front of their home fans at St James’ Park.

They follow that up with the visit of Leeds United on Wednesday, 7th January, which will now kick-off at 8:15pm GMT. These consecutive home fixtures represent an excellent opportunity for Newcastle to gain momentum and climb the table, as they look to close the three-point gap to seventh-placed Manchester United and push towards European qualification spots. The coming weeks will prove pivotal in determining whether Newcastle can mount a serious challenge for a top-half finish this season.