Newcastle United v West Ham: Premier League Opening Day Fixture Details

Strategic Insights -

Newcastle United kicks off their Premier League season with a home match against West Ham at St James's Park, a venue that has witnessed an unlikely double from the Magpies against the Hammers last season. Steve Bruce's side aims to capitalize on their momentum from a strong finish last season. The game takes place on Sunday, August 15, with a 2 pm kick-off, marking the first time a full-capacity crowd will be allowed since March 2020. The match will be broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Premier League opening day fixture between Newcastle United and West Ham will take place on Sunday, August 15, at St James's Park, kicking off at 2 pm.
  • The match will be played in front of a restriction-free crowd for the first time since March 2020.
  • Steve Bruce's side, Newcastle United, will be without goalkeeper Martin Dúbravka and defender Paul Dummett due to injury.
  • Newcastle could debut goalkeeper Freddie Woodman in the Premier League, while West Ham's Angelo Ogbonna and Arthur Masuaku may miss out due to injury.
  • Michail Antonio, West Ham's top scorer last season, is fit to play.
  • The teams can name a nine-man bench, with three regular substitutes and two additional concussion substitutes.
  • Newcastle United season-ticket holders can get free travel on public transport to and from the game, valid for three hours before kick-off and three hours after full-time.
  • The match will be officiated by Martin Atkinson, with Lee Betts and James Mainwaring as his assistants and David Coote on fourth-official duty.

Statistics:

  • The match will take place on Sunday, August 15.
  • Kick-off time is 2 pm at St James's Park.
  • The managing referee is Martin Atkinson.
  • The VAR official will be Peter Bankes, assisted by Neil Davies.
  • The teams will have a nine-man bench, with three regular substitutes and two concussion substitutes.
  • Free public transport is available for Newcastle United season-ticket holders to and from the game.

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