Premier League Rivals Newcastle and Everton Announce August Friendly at Scotland’s Murrayfield
Newcastle United and Everton are scheduled to face each other in a pre-season friendly at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh on Wednesday, 12 August. The match will be a key part of both Premier League clubs’ preparations for the 2026-27 season, which begins 10 days later. Coaches David Moyes and Eddie Howe both highlighted the importance of playing Premier League opposition in a historic venue for their pre-season build-up.