Matchday 1 of the 2026-27 English Premier League season continues on Sunday, August 23. One of the biggest fixtures of the week is Newcastle vs. Liverpool at St. James Park.
It’s a new day for Liverpool under new manager Andoni Iraola, who replaced Enzo Maresca this summer. Iraola helped Bournemouth secure their first European qualification last season after an 18-game unbeaten run to end the season.
Meanwhile, Newcastle also has a new manager at the helm in Matthias Jaissle. It will be his first foray into a big club, having previously managed Red Bull Salzburg in Austria and Al-Ahli in Saudi Arabia.
How to Watch Newcastle vs. Liverpool on August 23?
GettyNewcastle United’s Danish striker #18 William Osula (R) vies with Liverpool’s Dutch midfielder #38 Ryan Gravenberch (L) on his way to scoring their second goal during the English Premier League football match between Newcastle United and Liverpool at St James’ Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, north east England on August 25, 2025.
Sunday’s match between Newcastle and Liverpool will be televised on the USA Network and NBC in the United States. It’s going to be held inside St. James Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England.
Kick-off is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. EST. It can also be streamed live on Peacock, which is a paid subscription platform.
Newcastle vs. Liverpool Preview
GettyHarvey Barnes of Newcastle United crosses the ball whilst under pressure from Dominik Szoboszlai of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Liverpool at St James’ Park on August 25, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
Liverpool finished last season in fifth place, failing to defend the Premier League title. They were off to a hot start before going through a difficult period under then-manager Arne Slot.
This will be their first season since 2016 without Mohamed Salah, who left the club after nine seasons.
On the other hand, Newcastle lost some key players in the summer transfer window. Anthony Gordon joined Barcelona, Sandro Tonali went to Tottenham and Bruno Guimaraes signed with Arsenal.
The Magpies used the money earned from the transfers to bring in players such as Aladji Bamba, Amar Dedic, Bazoumana Toure, Ewen Jaouen, Lukas Hornicek and Sean Steur.
Here are the results of the last five matches between Newcastle and Liverpool in the English Premier League:
- January 31, 2026: Newcastle 4-1 Liverpool @ Anfield
- August 25, 2025: Newcastle 3-2 Liverpool @ St. James Park
- February 26, 2025: Newcastle 2-0 Liverpool @ Anfield
- December 4, 2024: Newcastle 3-3 Liverpool @ St. James Park
- January 1, 2024: Newcastle 4-2 Liverpool @ Anfield
Newcastle vs. Liverpool Lineups
GettyAlexander Isak of Liverpool looks on during the pre-season friendly match between Liverpool FC and Como Calcio at Anfield on August 16, 2026 in Liverpool, England.
Here are the predicted starting lineups for Newcastle and Liverpool:
Newcastle (4-2-3-1): (GK) Lukas Hornicek, (DEF) Leo Shahar, Fabian Schar, Dan Burn and Lewis Hall, (MID) Aladji Bamba and Jacob Ramsey, (FW) Jacob Murphy, Nick Woltemade, Bazoumana Toure, (ST) William Osula
Liverpool (4-2-3-1): (GK) Alisson, (DEF) Jeremie Frimpong, Jeremy Jacquet, Virgil van Dijk and Milos Kerkez, (MID) Dominik Szoboszlai and Ryan Gravenberch, (FW) Rio Ngumoha, Florian Wirtz and Cody Gakpo, (ST) Alexander Isak
Sunday’s game will be the first time Isak faces his former club since his $170 million move last year.
How to Watch Newcastle vs Liverpool on Aug. 23? Preview, Lineups, Start Time & More