Newcastle United and Everton Set for Pre-Season Clash at Murrayfield
Newcastle United and Everton are gearing up for a pre-season friendly match at Murrayfield this summer. The encounter is scheduled for Wednesday, 12 August at 17:15 BST in the iconic 67,000-seater stadium located in Edinburgh. Both clubs wrapped up the 2025-26 Premier League season with 49 points each, with Newcastle United finishing 12th in the league, just above Everton due to a superior goal difference. Key details of the match include: Date: 12 August Time: 17:15 BST Venue: Murrayfield, Edinburgh The friendly marks an important step in both teams' preparations as they look to build momentum ahead of the resumption of the Premier League on 22 August, just ten days after their showdown at the home of Scottish rugby.
Source: BBC Sport - 2026-05-28