Newcastle go into this Premier League fixture in seventh place after two matches, having won one and drawn one to accumulate four points. They sit in the top third of the 20-team table, with a goal difference of plus two from four scored and two conceded. Their opponents, Bournemouth, occupy fourteenth place in the bottom third, with one point from a draw and a defeat, and a goal difference of minus one.
The three-point gap between the sides tells only part of the story. Over their last five matches, Bournemouth have taken eight points to Newcastle's seven. Their sequence includes a win over Crystal Palace, draws with Everton and Leeds, and a defeat to Manchester City.
Newcastle's last five have brought wins over Tottenham and Brighton alongside a draw with Liverpool, though they also suffered defeats to Arsenal and Bournemouth. That defeat to Bournemouth is particularly relevant: the two sides met on 18 April 2026, with Bournemouth winning 2-1 at Newcastle. The previous head-to-head, played on 21 September 2025, ended goalless.
For Newcastle, this is only the third match of the current Premier League season, and a home fixture sees them looking to maintain their position in the top third of the table. Bournemouth sit in the bottom third on one point, yet their eight points from the last five matches gives their recent record a stronger look than their current league standing.
Kick-off at St James' Park is at 11:30 UTC on Saturday, 5 September 2026.