St James’ Park is set for a Saturday afternoon Premier League fixture as Newcastle United welcome Hull City in the fifth round of the 2026-27 campaign.
Key takeaways
- Newcastle United face Hull City on Saturday 19 September 2026.
- The match is scheduled to begin at 16:00 at St James’ Park.
- It forms part of Premier League Matchweek 5.
- Both sides have confirmed their teams ahead of kick-off.
- The players have taken to the pitch for their pre-match warm-up.
An afternoon test on Tyneside
There is the usual build-up around the ground before the two sides get under way, with the confirmed Newcastle and Hull selections now in place and the squads beginning their preparations on the St James’ Park surface.
For Newcastle, home fixtures carry their own weight in the early weeks of a Premier League season, while Hull arrive for a test beneath the stands in one of English football’s louder settings. The match is due to start at 16:00, with Matchweek 5 offering another early marker for both clubs.
