Everton face Newcastle United in their penultimate pre-season friendly at Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh, with kick-off at 5.15pm. The all-Premier League clash comes before the Blues open their league campaign at home to Crystal Palace on Saturday, August 22.
Team News and Possible Debuts
Everton could field one of their new summer signings in the Scottish capital. Christian Norgaard may feature for the first time since his arrival from Arsenal, while Brennan Johnson's involvement remains uncertain after completing his move from Crystal Palace yesterday (Tuesday).
Reporters Joe Thomas and Chris Beesley have provided their predicted starting line-ups for the match, with a suggested XI published ahead of the game.
Other News and Context
Earlier this afternoon, it emerged that Everton youth team striker Martin Sherif had been charged with breaching the FA's betting rules.
The fixture marks both clubs' first visit to the 101-year-old stadium and the first summer friendly between Everton and Newcastle since the Barcelona Cup final of 1924, which Everton won at Camp de Les Corts, the predecessor to Camp Nou.
The match is seen as an opportunity for Everton to build confidence after a difficult end to the 2025-26 season, with the performance expected to give supporters hope for the campaign ahead.
