Preview, predicted lineups and where to watch

Everton travel to Newcastle United in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon.

The Toffees are looking to bounce back from back-to-back setbacks against Bournemouth and Manchester United on home soil but can take encouragement from an impressive away record this season. Only three teams – Arsenal, Chelsea and Aston Villa – have achieved more Premier League points along the way than Everton in 2025/26.

Everton started the Premier League weekend ninth in the table, two places and a point above Saturday’s opponents.

Newcastle United go into this match buoyed by progress in the Champions League, where a midweek win over Qarabag secured a place in the last 16.

After a 6-1 win in the first leg, in which Anthony Gordon scored four goals, a mixed team secured a second-leg victory over the Azerbaijani team on Tuesday evening.

Everton have lost just one of their last five meetings with Newcastle, including a 1-0 win at St James’ Park on the final day of last season. However, the memories of the humbling home defeat to the Magpies at Hill Dickinson Stadium earlier this season remain fresh.

The match marks the start of an important series of games for Everton. After the showdown with Newcastle, the Toffees will take on Burnley before a run of four consecutive games against teams currently in the top seven of the Premier League.

Newcastle United vs Everton – Team news and predicted starting line-up

Everton team news

Jake O’Brien is available again after serving a one-match suspension for Monday’s defeat to Manchester United. The Irishman was suspended after a straight red card in Bournemouth, but will return to the selection this weekend.

David Moyes remains without Jack Grealish, whose season is over due to a foot injury. The loanee has undergone surgery and will not play again this season.

Elsewhere, Carlos Alcaraz was a late withdrawal ahead of the defeat at Manchester United, and Moyes has confirmed the midfielder will be on the sidelines for ‘weeks’. Back-up goalkeeper Mark Travers is also struggling with a finger complaint.

Everton predicted the starting line-up: Jordan Pickford (GK), Jake O’Brien, James Tarkowski, Jarrad Branthwaite, Vitalii Mykolenko, James Garner, Idrissa Gana Gueye, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Iliman Ndiaye, Thierno Barry, Tyrique George.

Newcastle United vs Everton – Form Guide

Newcastle: WWWLW

Everton:DDWLL

When is Newcastle vs Everton

Newcastle United host Everton at St James’ Park on Saturday, February 28. Kick-off is scheduled for 3pm GMT.

Where to watch Newcastle vs Everton

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Posted on 26/02/2026 at 17:08:11

Where is the Man Utd form guide?

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Posted on 26/02/2026 at 17:27:43

Good spot, Alan!

Posted on 26/02/2026 at 17:28:13

We have four central defenders in defence.George won’t start.

Posted on 26/02/2026 at 17:58:28

It will be the same team and the same result as the last match.

Posted on 26/02/2026 at 18:11:35

The only good news is O’Brien’s return, as Moyes will pick him, meaning Garner returns to his proper position. Moyes is so conservative with his team selection but he should start Branthwaite at center back, drop Gueye and Iroegbunam, play Armstrong in midfield and George on the wing.

But knowing his stubbornness, I don’t see it happening.

Posted on 26/02/2026 at 19:55:38