Newcastle United vs Liverpool: Preview, streaming details, will Isak play?

Newcastle United will face Liverpool at St. James' Park on August 26, 2025, in a crucial Premier League match. Both teams are vying for Alexander Isak amid transfer rumors; he is training separately.

Salah during training. Image | liverpoolfc.com

Newcastle United will host Liverpool in a much-anticipated Premier League clash at St. James' Park on Monday, August 26, 2025, with kick-off set for 12.30 am IST. The match would be a vital one for both teams, with a fight over Alexander Isak in the transfer window. Here is everything you need to know about the Newcastle United vs Liverpool match.

Match Details

Match: Newcastle United vs Liverpool, Premier League 2025/26

Date: 26 August 2025

Time: 12.30 am IST

Venue: St. James' Park

Where to watch in India?

Football fans from India can watch the Newcastle United vs Liverpool, Premier League 2025/26 match on JioHotstar, accessible via OTTplay Premium. The match will also be televised on Star Sports TV channels in India.

Newcastle United vs Liverpool: H2H stats

In the 60 matches played between Newcastle United and Liverpool FC, the Reds have won 36 times, while Newcastle United have only managed to win 11 times. 13 matches ended in draws.

In the last five matches between them, Liverpool won four times, while one match was drawn. The Reds are unbeaten against Newcastle at St. James' Park in Premier League matches since 2015.

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Team news and preview

Newcastle United have struggled to get going this season and currently sit 15th in the table. They started the Premier League 2025/26 season with a goalless draw against Aston Villa.

They are facing a big issue with the ongoing transfer saga involving star striker Alexander Isak. Isak, who scored a decisive goal at Wembley last season, has expressed his desire to leave the club. Consequently, Newcastle’s management has excluded him from the squad, and he is training separately, making his participation in the Liverpool game highly unlikely.

Alongside Isak’s absence, midfielder Joe Willock is sidelined due to injury. To bolster their midfield, newcomer Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa may feature, though he is expected to start on the bench. Manager Eddie Howe will likely field a physical midfield unit to counter Liverpool’s pressing style.

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Liverpool, under the management of Arne Slot, arrives with a strong squad after opening the season with a 4-2 win against Bournemouth.

New signing Hugo Ekitike impressed on his debut by scoring and assisting. Recent fitness updates are favourable, with key midfielder Ryan Gravenberch returning from suspension and paternity leave to join Alexis Mac Allister in central midfield. Jeremie Frimpong is out of the clash due to a hamstring injury and will be sidelined against Newcastle United and Arsenal.

Liverpool remain formidable in attack despite some defensive vulnerabilities and will rely on their attacking trio, including Mohamed Salah and Ekitike, to challenge the home side.

Possible lineups

Newcastle United: N. Pope, K. Trippier, F. Schär, D. Burn, V. Livramento, B. Guimarães, S. Tonali, Joelinton, A. Elanga, A. Gordon, H. Barnes

Liverpool: Alisson, C. Jones, I. Konaté, V. van Dijk, M. Kerkez, D. Szoboszlai, A. Mac Allister, M. Salah, F. Wirtz, C. Gakpo, H. Ekitiké

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