Newcastle United, founded in 1892, remain one of English football’s weightier institutions, with St James’ Park still central to their identity. They sit ninth in the Premier League during the 2026-27 season, operating with a 36-player squad valued at around £592m by Transfermarkt.
The squad is relatively young, with an average age of 24, and has carried a clear threat at home. Newcastle are averaging two goals per home match, though the defensive side has been less secure, with 1.7 conceded. Away from home the pattern is sharper: they still carry a decent scoring threat at 1.5 goals per match, but are conceding two per game.
Their recent league run has been uneven rather than obscure: a 2-1 win over Hull City, a heavy 4-1 defeat at Leeds United, and draws against Bournemouth and Liverpool sit alongside a 2-0 win at Tottenham Hotspur and a 2-0 defeat at Fulham. They have also competed in the League Cup, reaching the fourth round.
Harvey Barnes and Joe Willock lead their scoring with three goals each, followed by Anthony Elanga and Bazoumana Toure on two. Newcastle have struck first inside 20 minutes in six of 18 league matches, which points to a side capable of starting quickly, even if their wider form has lacked full control.
For Celtic supporters, Newcastle are a familiar English reference point: wealthy, well-supported, and currently mid-table in a demanding league, with enough attacking quality to trouble sides but enough defensive vulnerability to remain readable.
