Newcastle United vs Crystal Palace – Prediction, kick-off time, latest team news and how to watch

Written on Saturday, 03 January 2026
Jonathan Gorrie

Newcastle United begin 2026 with a Premier League game against Crystal Palace on Sunday.

Though Newcastle United didn’t end 2025 in spectacular fashion, it was still a fantastic year for the club in which they won the Carabao Cup while qualifying for the Champions League.

Clearly, that’s not to be forgotten, but Eddie Howe’s side do need to click into gear now the New Year has rolled around.

Sound logic or stubbornness from Eddie Howe here?

He was NOT happy with the idea that Newcastle faced an ‘onslaught’ against Burnley!

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Indeed, after an inconsistent campaign, the Magpies are somewhat off the pace in the Premier League and must start stringing some results together.

With that in mind, here’s all you need to know.

Newcastle United vs Crystal Palace date, kick-off time and venue

Newcastle United vs Crystal Palace is scheduled for a 3pm GMT kick-off time on Sunday, 4 January, 2026.

St James’ Park in Newcastle will host the match.

Where to watch Newcastle United vs Crystal Palace

TV channel: The game will be broadcast on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra HDR.

Live stream: Those who subscribe to Sky Sports will be able to watch on a live stream via the Sky Go website and app.

The last time Crystal Palace came to SJP…

Was that Eze penalty the worst you’ve ever seen at St James’?! 😂

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Newcastle United vs Crystal Palace latest team news

Thankfully for Howe, Lewis Hall should be fit to play for Newcastle against Palace after suffering an ankle injury against Burnley earlier this week.

Tino Livramento, Sven Botman and Kieran Trippier could all return to the squad, too. Anthony Elanga may also make his comeback after missing the last two games.

Jamaal Lascelles, Emil Krafth, Dan Burn and William Osula are all injured.

Lewis Hall playing for Newcastle United against Burnley.
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Palace, meanwhile, are missing several key players. Eddie Nketiah, Chadi Riad, Chris Richards, Cheick Doucoure, Rio Cardines, Daniel Munoz and Daichi Kamada will miss the game.

Will Hughes is a doubt, while Ismaila Sarr is away at the Africa Cup of Nations. Brennan Johnson could make his debut for the Eagles, having recently signed from Tottenham for around £35million.

Newcastle United vs Crystal Palace

Newcastle thrashed Palace 5-0 back in April and, generally, their home record has been good this season.

Howe’s side are usually a different beast at home and have only lost to Liverpool, Arsenal and Barcelona there thus far.

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Palace are a fine side away from home, however, and have won five of their nine games on the road this season.

Still, they are down to the bare bones and Newcastle should have enough to claim a victory.

Score prediction: Newcastle United 2-1 Crystal Palace

Newcastle United vs Crystal Palace confirmed referee

The Premier League have confirmed John Brooks as the referee for Sunday’s game. Matthew Donohue is on VAR duty.

Newcastle United vs Crystal Palace head to head (h2h) history and results

Newcastle United wins: 32

Draws: 13

Crystal Palace wins: 13

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