Confirmed Newcastle team v Union Saint-Gilloise – Elanga, Trippier, Woltemade all start | OneFootball

The confirmed Newcastle team v Union Saint-Gilloise has now been announced.

Eddie Howe’s side returning to Champions League action.

Today’s match sees United looking for their first Champions League victory of the season.

Newcastle having lost 2-1 to Barcelona at St James’ Park in their opening European fixture of this campaign.

Newcastle team v Union Saint-Gilloise:

Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, Bruno, Joelinton, Tonali, Gordon, Woltemade, Elanga

So two changes to the team that started against Arsenal.

IN:

Trippier, Elanga

Livramento, Murphy

Subs:

Ramsdale, Thompson, Schar, Hall, Barnes, Krafth, Osula, Willock, Miley, Jacob Murphy, Alex Murphy

Great to see Fabian Schar and Lewis Hall return to the matchday squad. Schar having had to follow concussion protocols, whilst Hall missed Arsenal due to fatigue.

Newcastle United fixtures (All of the Champions League matches will also be available to watch on TV in the UK):

Wednesday 1 October: Union SG vs Newcastle United (5.45pm)

Sunday 5 October– Newcastle v Forest (2pm) Sky Sports

Saturday 18 October – Brighton v Newcastle (3pm)

Tuesday 21 October: Newcastle United vs Benfica (8pm)

Saturday 25 October – Newcastle v Fulham (3pm)

Wednesday 29 October – Newcastle v Spurs (8pm) ITV and Sky Sports

Sunday 2 November – West Ham v Newcastle (2pm) Sky Sports

Wednesday 5 November: Newcastle United vs Athletic Club (8pm)

Sunday 9 November – Brentford v Newcastle (2pm) Sky Sports