Newcastle United and Everton will continue their preparations for the 2026/27 season when they meet in a pre-season friendly at Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh on Wednesday.
Newcastle arrive with confidence after a 2-1 victory over Valencia, while Everton will be looking to respond after suffering a 3-1 defeat to Stuttgart.
Softfootball understands that Newcastle are navigating a summer of significant change, with Matthias Jaissle taking over from Eddie Howe and several key players departing.
The Magpies have responded with a number of additions and will be looking to build momentum before their Premier League opener against Liverpool on August 23.
Everton, managed by David Moyes, have also been active in the transfer market and have enjoyed mixed results during pre-season. The Toffees will hope to sharpen their preparations before beginning their league campaign against Crystal Palace.
Team News
Newcastle could be without Anthony Elanga after he suffered an injury against Valencia, while Yoane Wissa, Jacob Murphy and Lewis Miley could feature. Everton may hand Jordan Pickford his first pre-season appearance, with Thierno Barry, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Michael Keane also expected to return.
Possible Lineups
Newcastle United: Hornicek; Lewis Miley, Botman, Thiaw, Shahar; Bamba, Ramsey, Joelinton; Murphy, Wissa, Osula.
Everton: Pickford; O’Brien, Branthwaite, Keane, Mykolenko; Hackney, Rohl, Dewsbury-Hall; Dibling, Barry, Alcaraz.
How to Watch
| Details | Information |
| Match | Newcastle United vs Everton |
| Competition | Pre-season friendly |
| Venue | Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium |
| Date | Wednesday |
| Kick-off | Check local listings |
| Coverage | Newcastle and Everton official channels |
Newcastle are also dealing with transfer interest in Lewis Hall, with Manchester United preparing their first bid, although the Magpies remain reluctant to sanction his departure.
Prediction
With both teams still experimenting during pre-season, a closely contested encounter is expected. Prediction: Newcastle United 1-1 Everton.
