Confirmed Newcastle team v Benfica – Ramsey, Miley, Woltemade, Gordon all start | OneFootball

The confirmed Newcastle team v Benfica has now been announced.

Eddie Howe’s side returning to Champions League action.

Tonight’s match sees United looking to make it two wins from three games in the competition this season.

Newcastle United defeated Union S-G 4-0 away from home in Brussels in the Champions League, following the narrow 2-1 defeat to Barcelona at St James’ Park.

United with a great chance to set themselves up in a strong position in the Swiss League phase, with these consecutive home games against Benfica and then Bilbao 15 days later.

Newcastle team v Benfica:

Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, Bruno, Ramsey, Miley, Gordon, Woltemade, Jacob Murphy

So three changes from the team that started at Brighton.

Ramsey, Miley, Murphy

Joelinton, Tonali, Elanga

Subs:

Thompson, Ramsdale, Schar, Joelinton, Tonali, Barnes, Krafth, Osula, Elanga, Willock, Alex Murphy

Confirmed Newcastle United fixtures to 20 December 2025 (All of the Champions League matches will also be available to watch on TV in the UK):

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 Bilbao (8pm)

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

Saturday 22 November – Newcastle v Man City (5.30pm) Sky Sports

Tuesday 25 November: Olympique Marseille vs Newcastle United (8pm)

Saturday 29 November – Everton v Newcastle (5.30pm) Sky Sports

Tuesday 2 December – Newcastle v Spurs (8.15pm) Sky Sports

Saturday 6 December – Newcastle v Burnley (3pm)

Wednesday 10 December – Bayer Leverkusen v Newcastle United (8pm)

Sunday 14 December – Sunderland v Newcastle (2pm) Sky Sports