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Newcastle United’s Five Biggest Games of 2023/24 and How to Buy Tickets

August 16, 2023
by Greg Snoyman

The 2023/24 football season is underway and, one way or another, it is destined to be a historic campaign for Newcastle United.

The Magpies are playing European football for the first time in a decade and their home matches are expected to produce sold-out crowds and buoyant atmospheres.

If you’re looking for a matchday experience at St James’ Park, continue reading to find out how to purchase Newcastle United tickets.

Newcastle United got their league campaign off to the brightest of starts. The Toon Army was in fine voice and the home side gave their fans plenty to cheer about with an emphatic 5-1 thumping of Aston Villa.

Following a splendid 2022/23 – a 71-point campaign for Eddie Howe’s men – those within the Tyneside club are hopeful of going from strength to strength this term.

Newcastle strengthened in the transfer market with the arrivals of Sandro Tonali from AC Milan, Harvey Barnes from Leicester City, and Tino Livramento from Southampton.

The club’s Saudi-led ownership has not been shy to spend big on improving its senior team. They have already invested in the region of £125m this summer and could yet strengthen their ranks further before the transfer window slams shut at the end of August.

We delve into Newcastle United’s biggest home games this season and how tickets can be acquired for these exciting fixtures.

1. Newcastle United vs Liverpool – 27th August 2023

Following a dominant performance against Aston Villa, the Magpies will be eager to strike again while the iron is hot. Liverpool, meanwhile, find themselves in an area of uncertainty following an exodus of midfielders during the recent off-season.

Jordan Henderson and Fabinho were amongst a host of central players to have departed from Anfield in recent months and Jurgen Klopp continues to tinker with his feeble midfield department.

In February 2023, this fixture witnessed Liverpool escape with a precious 2-0 win as Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope was sent off. The Merseysiders were one of just two visiting teams to win at St James’ Park in the 2022/23 Premier League.

There is no doubt Newcastle will be hungry for all 3 points when the Reds travel to St James’ Park. You can find reliable and affordable Newcastle United vs Liverpool tickets with SeatPick.

2. Newcastle United’s First Champions League Home Game – September/October 2023

As mentioned, Newcastle are back in Europe. The Magpies last played continental football in 2012/13, when they came within minutes of reaching the Europa League semi-finals under Alan Pardew.

2002/03 was the last time Newcastle Utd played in the Champions League. Sir Bobby Robson’s Black and White Army shared a group with FC Barcelona, Inter Milan and Bayer Leverkusen. The English club could only tally 7 points in a difficult group, and subsequently crashed out of UEFA’s premier club competition.

Two decades later, the men in black and white are back on the biggest stage and looking to write themselves into Newcastle folklore. The group stage draw will take place on 31st August and then Champions League tickets will be up for grabs through SeatPick.

The group phase commences on 19th and 20th September. In the event Newcastle open their European campaign away from home, their first Champions League home match will be on Tuesday, 3rd October or Wednesday, 4th October.

3. Newcastle United vs Arsenal – 4th November 2023

Newcastle will quickly need to discover the formula for juggling quickfire domestic and European games. Matches will be coming thick and fast, and playing twice every week could quickly catch up to this relatively inexperienced group of players.

One of the Magpies’ toughest tests is likely to come in early November, in the form of Arsenal. Mikel Arteta’s side produced an admirable title charge in 2022/23 and they will be eager to go one step further this term.

In May 2023, we saw a tight encounter in this Premier League fixture. Ultimately, the Gunners were the more clinical outfit and they emerged 2-0 winners.

To avoid missing out on this thrilling match-up, check out Newcastle United vs Arsenal tickets today.

4. Newcastle United vs Manchester United – 2nd December 2023

Heading towards the New Year, Newcastle are set to welcome the Red Devils to Tyneside.

The clubs both find themselves on upward trajectories under their current managers. However, they were also nearing optimal levels in the early years of the Premier League era and famously fought it out for the 1995/96 league title.

Kevin Keegan and Alex Ferguson were neck and neck for much of that campaign, though the Old Trafford club ultimately reclaimed its crown as champions of England by 4 points over the Magpies.

Now, after each finishing inside the top four in 2022/23, both these teams will be looking to retain their Champions League status beyond this season.

When Man United last went to Newcastle in April 2023, the hosts claimed a deserved victory and a clean sheet. Joe Willock and Callum Wilson each found the net in the second half to sink Erik ten Hag’s charges.

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5. Newcastle United vs Manchester City – 13th January 2024

The compacted schedule ought to roll on into 2024. Newcastle are pencilled to face the reigning Premier League champions Manchester City in mid-January, a week after the FA Cup Third Round.

If the last edition of this fixture is anything to go by, we should be in for a thriller. These teams put on quite a show in the opening weeks of the 2022/23 season.

Six goals were scored, evenly split, in this end-to-end affair at St James’ Park. The Magpies held a two-goal cushion just ten minutes into the second half but Erling Haaland and Bernardo Silva scored in quick succession to draw parity for the Citizens.

Newcastle United vs Manchester City tickets are expected to be in high demand and SeatPick will help you find seats at the lowest prices.

How to Buy Newcastle United Tickets

St James’ Park has been the home to Newcastle United since the club was founded in 1892. Visiting this historic ground is on the bucket lists of more than just supporters of the Magpies.

Being an official member or season ticket holder is essential to accessing match tickets from the club directly. Even with membership, attaining tickets is by no means straightforward and it can be a particularly frustrating process.

Beyond the club’s website, there is a wide variety of ticket resellers across the web. Fortunately, SeatPick lets you compare prices from different sites. Tickets can be sorted by price or by the quality of seats, identified by the SeatPick Deal Rank.

Tickets to all Newcastle United games can be safely purchased via SeatPick. We list prices from only vetted sites with a 100% ticket guarantee.

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