Manchester United v Newcastle United 2025-26 Kits

Man United v Newcastle United
Premier League
Fixture Date – Saturday 27 December 2025
Kick-off – 3pm
Old Trafford, Manchester

 

🏆 Head‑to‑Head Overview

  • Across all competitions, Manchester United lead the rivalry, winning approximately 77 matches, while Newcastle have 41 wins and there have been around 40 draws. Together, United have scored about 299 goals to Newcastle’s 231

  • In Premier League matches since 1993–94, out of roughly 56 games, Manchester United have won about 32, Newcastle around 7, with 15 draws

📅 Iconic Moments & Memorable Matches

  • 1996: Newcastle’s Revenge
    A defining moment came in October 1996 when Newcastle thrashed Man Utd 5–0 at St James’ Park. This came after United had beaten them 4–0 in the Charity Shield that year and remains one of Newcastle’s most legendary victories. Alan Shearer later described it as “sweet, sweet revenge”

  • 1999 FA Cup Final
    At Wembley, Manchester United beat Newcastle 2–0, with goals from Teddy Sheringham and Paul Scholes, securing their tenth FA Cup and forming part of the historic treble of 1999.

  • 2023 EFL Cup Final
    Those teams met again at Wembley in February 2023, with Manchester United winning 2–0, winning their first major trophy since 2017 and extending Newcastle’s drought at Wembley to 11 games

⚡ Recent High-Drama Fixtures

  • December 2024 (Old Trafford)
    Newcastle delivered a shock with a 2–0 win, including an early Alexander Isak goal — their first victory at Old Trafford in over a decade

  • April 2025 (St James’ Park)
    The Magpies took another stunning win, 4–1, marking their first top-flight league double over United in 94 years and showcasing their resurgence under Eddie Howe

  • May 2024 (Old Trafford)
    A more dramatic match saw Manchester United edge Newcastle 3–2, with Amad Diallo and Rasmus Højlund scoring late after Newcastle had responded with goals of their own

📊 Rivalry Stats Summary

Category Manchester United Newcastle United
Total wins vs rival ~77 ~41
Premier League wins (since 1993) ~32 out of ~56 matches ~7
Iconic results 1999 FA Cup, treble year 1996 “revenge” 5–0 victory
Recent derby dominance Mixed—some key wins Gaining edge, recent strong form

🎯 Why It Matters

  • This fixture has often been crucial in title races and achieving European qualification places.

  • While United traditionally dominated, recent seasons have flipped the form, with Newcastle delivering landmark victories and shifting the rivalry dynamic.

 

Here are the upcoming Premier League fixtures between Manchester United and Newcastle United for the 2025‑26 season:

Although there aren’t fixtures in the first five matchdays until now, here’s the confirmed next scheduled meeting between the two sides:

  • Saturday, 27 December 2025 — Manchester United vs Newcastle United at Old Trafford in a Premier League clash

That date marks the holiday fixture, traditionally Boxing Day, but this season it’s shifted to December 27—a change that has drawn fan criticism, especially since this fixture is now being spotlighted for that slot The Sun

🔍 Quick Look

Fixture Date Venue
Manchester United vs Newcastle United 27 December 2025 Old Trafford

🧭 Why the Fixture Stands Out

  • This fixture is part of the traditional festive period schedule, albeit on the 27th instead of Boxing Day itself—a shift fans have expressed disappointment about

  • As a big holiday derby, it’s likely to attract considerable attention from broadcasters like Sky Sports, TNT Sports, and talkSPORT

 

🔹 Current Managers

  • Manchester United: Rúben Amorim (appointed November 11, 2024, replacing interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy)

  • Newcastle United: Eddie Howe (in charge since November 8, 2021)

⚔️ Head‑to‑Head Record: Amorim vs. Howe

Because Amorim only assumed the Manchester United hot seat at the 2024–25 season midpoint, they’ve only faced each other as managers once so far:

Date Match Result
April 2025 Newcastle United vs Manchester Utd Newcastle 4–1 Man Utd

In that encounter at St James’ Park, under Howe’s leadership, Newcastle secured an emphatic win over a United side managed by Amorim

Other fixture in December 2024 (Old Trafford, Newcastle 2–0 win) occurred prior to Amorim taking over, when United were still under the interim management setup. Hence it’s not credited to any head‑to‑head between Howe and Amorim

📌 Summary Bullet Points

  • Only one managerial duel: Eddie Howe vs Rúben Amorim – a 4–1 win to Newcastle in April 2025.

  • Amorim has only had one game in charge against Newcastle so far.

  • Their earlier 2024–25 fixture at Old Trafford occurred under prior interim management and isn’t part of their managerial rivalry.

 

 

 

 

 

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