Newcastle United return to Premier League action on Saturday as they host Bournemouth at St James’ Park in Matchweek 3 of the 2026/27 season.
Newcastle have made an unbeaten start under new manager Matthias Jaissle, drawing 2–2 with Liverpool before beating Tottenham Hotspur 2–0 away from home. Bournemouth, meanwhile, are still searching for their first league victory of the campaign.
Newcastle United vs Bournemouth Match Details
- Match: Newcastle United vs Bournemouth
- Competition: Premier League
- Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026
- Venue: St James’ Park, Newcastle
- Kick-off: 12:30 BST
- Matchweek: 3
The fixture is Newcastle’s first home Premier League match of the new campaign.
Newcastle United’s Form
Newcastle have taken four points from their opening two Premier League matches.
Their campaign began with an entertaining 2–2 draw against Liverpool, before the Magpies produced an impressive 2–0 victory away against Tottenham. The victory over Tottenham gave Jaissle’s team considerable momentum heading into today’s home fixture.
Newcastle’s early-season results:
- Newcastle United 2–2 Liverpool
- Tottenham Hotspur 0–2 Newcastle United
The club’s official website lists the Tottenham victory as Newcastle’s most recent completed match.
Bournemouth’s Start to the Season
Bournemouth have collected one point from their opening two league matches.
The Cherries suffered a defeat against Manchester City before drawing with Everton after conceding a late equalizer.
Their next challenge is a Newcastle side that has yet to lose under Jaissle.
Newcastle Team News
Newcastle have several injury concerns heading into the Bournemouth match.
Dan Burn, William Osula, Joelinton and Tino Livramento are among the players reported to be unavailable. New signing Matias Fernandez-Pardo is expected to provide another attacking option and could make his Newcastle debut from the bench. Anthony Elanga and Yoane Wissa are among Newcastle’s attacking players attracting attention after the club’s strong opening two matches.
Elanga has scored in each of Newcastle’s first two Premier League games, a feat that has drawn comparisons with Alan Shearer’s start to the 2003–04 season.
Newcastle vs Bournemouth Head-to-Head
Recent meetings have been difficult for Newcastle.
Bournemouth have remained unbeaten against Newcastle in their last eight Premier League meetings, including a 2–1 victory at St James’ Park in April 2026. That record gives Bournemouth confidence despite their slower start to the current campaign.
Newcastle, however, will be looking to use their home advantage to end that run.
Who Is Favored to Win Newcastle vs Bournemouth?
Newcastle enter the match as the favorites.
They have home advantage, remain unbeaten and are coming off a convincing 2–0 win over Tottenham.
Bournemouth’s recent record against Newcastle makes the match more complicated, however. The visitors have repeatedly caused problems for the Magpies, and their pressing approach could test Newcastle’s defense. One pre-match prediction has Newcastle winning 2–1, while another predicts a 2–2 draw.
Newcastle vs Bournemouth Prediction
Newcastle’s early-season form and home advantage make them the slight favorite.
Prediction: Newcastle United 2–1 Bournemouth
Anthony Elanga and Yoane Wissa provide Newcastle with attacking threats, while Bournemouth’s ability to press and attack quickly could make this a competitive game.
Newcastle vs Bournemouth Live Score
The match is being played at St James’ Park on Saturday, September 5, 2026.
For readers searching for the Newcastle score, Newcastle United live score or Newcastle vs Bournemouth result, this article should be updated throughout the match and immediately after the final whistle with the latest score, goalscorers and match statistics.
What Happened in Newcastle’s Last Match?
Newcastle’s previous Premier League match ended in a 2–0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on August 29.
The result followed Newcastle’s opening 2–2 draw with Liverpool and left Jaissle’s team unbeaten after two league matches.
Newcastle’s Next Match
After Bournemouth, Newcastle are scheduled to face Millwall in the League Cup on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
The match will take place at The Den in London
Final Thoughts
Newcastle United head into today’s Bournemouth match with plenty of momentum.
The Magpies have four points from their first two Premier League matches, including an impressive away victory over Tottenham. Bournemouth, however, have a strong recent record against Newcastle and will be hoping to cause another upset at St James’ Park.
With Newcastle looking to continue their unbeaten start and Bournemouth searching for their first league win, this could be one of the most intriguing Premier League matches of the day.
Source: Talksport, Newcastle United, TNT Sports, Coming Home Newcastle