Premier League · Matchweek 3

Newcastle vs Bournemouth lineups

Newcastle line up in a 4-2-3-1 and Bournemouth in a 4-2-3-1. Newcastle are without Daniel Burn and Joelinton; Bournemouth are without Amine Adli and Julián Araujo. Kick-off is 12:30 on 5 September 2026 at St. James' Park.

Newcastle vs Bournemouth match facts

Kick-off
Sat 5 Sept 2026, 12:30
Stadium
St. James' Park, Newcastle
Competition
Premier League
Round
Matchweek 3
Days since last match
Newcastle 7, Bournemouth 7

Newcastle confirmed lineup

Newcastle crest
NewcastleFormation 4-2-3-1
Confirmed
  1. 21Lukáš HorníčekG
  2. 37Amar DedićD
  3. 12Malick ThiawD
  4. 4Sven BotmanD
  5. 3Lewis HallD
  6. 6Nico GonzálezM
  7. 67Lewis MileyM
  8. 19Anthony ElangaM
  9. 28Joseph WillockM
  10. 11Harvey BarnesM
  11. 9Yoane WissaF

Bench

  1. 20Matias Fernandez-PardoF
  2. 23Jacob MurphyM
  3. 1Nicholas PopeG
  4. 2Valentino LivramentoD
  5. 5Fabian SchärD
  6. 8Aladji BambaM
  7. 14Sean SteurM
  8. 17Bazoumana TouréF
  9. 41Jacob RamseyM

Coach: Matthias Jaissle

Newcastle started in a 4-2-3-1. Daniel Burn, Joelinton and William Osula and 3 others were out. The same eleven started away to Tottenham. Matthias Jaissle set up with four at the back, five in midfield and one up front. Eleven of the eleven also started the previous match.

Bournemouth confirmed lineup

Bournemouth crest
BournemouthFormation 4-2-3-1
Confirmed
  1. 1Đorđe PetrovićG
  2. 15Adam SmithD
  3. 5James HillD
  4. 14António SilvaD
  5. 3Adrien TruffertD
  6. 12Tyler AdamsM
  7. 8Alex ScottM
  8. 37RayanM
  9. 19Justin KluivertM
  10. 16Marcus TavernierM
  11. 9EvanilsonF

Bench

  1. 24Juanlu SánchezM
  2. 11Ben DoakF
  3. 10Ryan ChristieM
  4. 7David BrooksM
  5. 18Bafodé DiakitéD
  6. 6Julio SolerD
  7. 20Michele Di GregorioG
  8. 29Daniel JebbisonF
  9. 4Lewis CookM

Coach: M. Rose

Bournemouth started in a 4-2-3-1. Amine Adli, Julián Araujo and Eli Kroupi and 5 others were out. Tyler Adams came into the eleven after not starting at home to Everton. M. Rose set up with four at the back, five in midfield and one up front.

Newcastle vs Bournemouth form guide

Last 5, all competitions
Newcastle crestNewcastle
  1. L
  2. D
  3. D
  4. W
  5. W

Newcastle won two of their last five matches, drew two and lost one. They scored 9 goals and conceded 7 across those five. They kept one clean sheet. Their most recent match was a 2-0 win away to Tottenham on 29 August 2026.

Bournemouth crestBournemouth
  1. W
  2. D
  3. L
  4. L
  5. D

Newcastle vs Bournemouth head to head

5
Newcastle wins
8
Draws
5
Bournemouth wins

24–26 on goals in 18 meetings since 7 November 2015

Recent Newcastle vs Bournemouth results

  1. Newcastle1–2BournemouthPremier LeagueSt. James' Park
  2. Newcastle2–2BournemouthFA CupSt James' Park
  3. Bournemouth0–0NewcastlePremier LeagueVitality Stadium
  4. Newcastle1–4BournemouthPremier LeagueSt. James' Park
  5. Bournemouth1–1NewcastlePremier LeagueVitality Stadium

Newcastle vs Bournemouth history

Newcastle have won none of the last five, with three drawn. Bournemouth last won at St. James' Park on 18 April 2026, by 2-1. One of the last five was decided by a single goal. Both clubs scored in four of the last five. Bournemouth are unbeaten in the last eight meetings.

St. James' Park

Newcastle play at St. James' Park in Newcastle upon Tyne. The ground holds 52,758. Bournemouth have won there four times in nine visits, most recently in April 2026. Newcastle have won two of those, with three drawn. The pitch is grass.

Last meeting: Newcastle 1-2 Bournemouth, April 2026

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Newcastle, 4-3-3
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Bournemouth, 4-2-3-1
Newcastle crest
NewcastleFormation 4-3-3
  1. 32Aaron RamsdaleG
  2. 21Valentino LivramentoD
  3. 12Malick ThiawD
  4. 4Sven BotmanD
  5. 3Lewis HallD
  6. 8Sandro TonaliM
  7. 67Lewis MileyM
  8. 41Jacob RamseyM
  9. 20Anthony ElangaF
  10. 18William OsulaF
  11. 11Harvey BarnesF

Bench

  1. 1Nicholas PopeG
  2. 2Kieran TrippierD
  3. 33Daniel BurnD
  4. 28Joseph WillockM
  5. 9Yoane WissaF
  6. 27Nick WoltemadeF
  7. 39Bruno GuimarãesM
  8. 23Jacob MurphyM
  9. 37Alex MurphyD

Coach: Eddie Howe

Bournemouth crest
BournemouthFormation 4-2-3-1
  1. 1Đorđe PetrovićG
  2. 20Álex JiménezD
  3. 23James HillD
  4. 5Marcos SenesiD
  5. 3Adrien TruffertD
  6. 8Alex ScottM
  7. 10Ryan ChristieM
  8. 37RayanM
  9. 22Eli KroupiM
  10. 16Marcus TavernierM
  11. 9EvanilsonF

Bench

  1. 29Christos MandasG
  2. 15Adam SmithD
  3. 26Enes ÜnalF
  4. 12Tyler AdamsM
  5. 18Bafodé DiakitéD
  6. 7David BrooksM
  7. 21Amine AdliF
  8. 11Ben DoakF
  9. 27Alex TóthM

Coach: Andoni Iraola

Newcastle lined up in a 4-3-3 and Bournemouth in a 4-2-3-1 when the clubs last met, on 18 April 2026 in the Premier League. Bournemouth won 2-1. Marcus Tavernier, William Osula and Adrien Truffert scored. Aaron Ramsdale and Đorđe Petrović started in goal.

Newcastle vs Bournemouth lineups — common questions

What was the score in Newcastle vs Bournemouth?
Newcastle and Bournemouth drew 2-2 at St. James' Park in Newcastle on 5 September 2026. The match was Matchweek 3 of the 2026/27 Premier League season. The referee was Robert Jones, England. Before it, Newcastle had won 5 of the 18 meetings between the clubs and Bournemouth 5.
Who was missing for Newcastle?
Newcastle were without Daniel Burn, Joelinton and William Osula and 3 others. The reasons given were ankle injury, thigh injury and injury. Bournemouth had eight unavailable and none doubtful. Newcastle last played seven days before this match, a 2-0 away win over Tottenham.
What formation did Bournemouth play?
Bournemouth started this match in a 4-2-3-1. Đorđe Petrović started in goal, with four at the back, five in midfield and one up front. M. Rose picked the side. Nine substitutes were named. The formation is the one recorded for this fixture, not a season average.

Bournemouth vs Newcastle at Vitality Stadium

Updated 21 September 2026