Newcastle vs Chelsea

Kick-off: December 20 2025, 12:30 GMT

Stadium: St. James' Park

Newcastle (4-3-3)

• Goalkeeper: A. Ramsdale
• Defenders: L. Miley, M. Thiaw, F. Schär, L. Hall
• Midfielders: Bruno Guimarães, S. Tonali, J. Ramsey
• Forwards: J. Murphy, N. Woltemade, A. Gordon

Chelsea (4-2-3-1)

• Goalkeeper: Robert Sánchez
• Defenders: M. Gusto, W. Fofana, T. Chalobah, Marc Cucurella
• Midfielders: R. James, M. Caicedo
• Forwards: Pedro Neto, C. Palmer, A. Garnacho, João Pedro

Newcastle will be without several key players including S. Botman, D. Burn, E. Krafth, T. Livramento, W. Osula, K. Trippier, and N. Pope due to various injuries. These absences may impact their defensive stability as they face a strong attacking Chelsea side.

Chelsea faces their own injury challenges with L. Colwill, L. Delap, Dário Essugo, Estêvão, and R. Lavia sidelined. Additionally, M. Mudryk is suspended for this match, leaving Chelsea with limited options in the attacking areas.

This match pits Newcastle, currently sitting mid-table in 12th place, against a formidable Chelsea squad in 4th. Both teams are looking to secure essential points for different reasons; Newcastle aims to elevate from the lower half of the table while Chelsea seeks to solidify their Champions League position.

Newcastle's recent form in the tournament shows a mixed bag with a record of one win in their last four matches, including a recent loss. They have struggled defensively at times, especially in away fixtures.

Chelsea, on the other hand, has had a slightly better run, with two draws and one win in their last four matches. Their solid attack has seen them score consistently, but they need to improve their defensive reliability as they aim for Champions League qualification.

• May 11, 2025: Newcastle 2 - 0 Chelsea
• October 27, 2024: Chelsea 2 - 1 Newcastle
• March 11, 2024: Chelsea 3 - 2 Newcastle
• November 25, 2023: Newcastle 4 - 1 Chelsea

Date: March 14 2026, 17:30 GMT

Stadium: Stamford Bridge, London

Chelsea (4-2-3-1)

• Goalkeeper: Robert Sánchez
• Defenders: M. Gusto, W. Fofana, T. Chalobah, Marc Cucurella
• Midfielders: R. James, M. Caicedo, C. Palmer, E. Fernández
• Forwards: A. Garnacho, João Pedro

Newcastle (4-2-3-1)

• Goalkeeper: A. Ramsdale
• Defenders: T. Livramento, M. Thiaw, S. Botman, L. Hall
• Midfielders: J. Willock, J. Ramsey, J. Murphy
• Forwards: N. Woltemade, H. Barnes, A. Gordon

Chelsea: The home side will miss L. Colwill due to a knee injury, Estêvão with a muscle injury, M. Mudryk who is suspended, and J. Bynoe-Gittens suffering from a muscle injury.

Newcastle: Newcastle's squad is hindered by absences including Bruno Guimarães with a muscle injury, E. Krafth due to a knee injury, L. Miley who also has a knee injury, J. Ramsey suspended from a red card, and F. Schär who is out with an ankle injury.

This encounter is vital for Chelsea as they aim to secure a Europa League spot sitting currently in 5th place. Meanwhile, Newcastle, positioned 12th, are looking to capitalize on opportunities to rise in the standings.

Chelsea: Chelsea has had a mixed run lately with two draws, one loss, and a win in their last four matches, emphasizing the need for consistency as they press for European football.

Newcastle: The visitors have shown erratic form, winning once and losing twice in their last four games, indicating challenges in maintaining competitive momentum as they strive for a mid-table finish.

• Dec 20 2025: Newcastle 2 - 2 Chelsea
• May 11 2025: Newcastle 2 - 0 Chelsea
• Oct 27 2024: Chelsea 2 - 1 Newcastle
• Mar 11 2024: Chelsea 3 - 2 Newcastle
• Nov 25 2023: Newcastle 4 - 1 Chelsea