Newcastle United and Everton meet at Murrayfield in Scotland on Wednesday in a pre-season friendly. The two Premier League sides are facing each other at the home of Scotland's rugby team in Edinburgh.
The Magpies won 2-1 over Valencia last time out under new manager Matthias Jaissle, while the Toffees were defeated 3-1 by German side Stuggart. With the top-flight campaign just over 10 days away, both Jaissle and Everton boss David Moyes will be using this fixture as another important runout for first-team players ahead of their respective Premier League openers.
When is Newcastle vs Everton?
Newcastle vs Everton will take place at the Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, on Wednesday, August 12. The match will kick off at an earlier time of 5.15pm BST.
Is Newcastle vs Everton on TV?
Yes, the match is being shown on Premier Sports 1, Everton TV and NUFC TV. All will require subscriptions to watch the game.
Quotes corner
Matthias Jaissle: "I received a call at the end of July, when it was clear that most likely Eddie would quit. Obviously if there's first of all a club original from Premier League, and then also a club like Newcastle with that special club history, that fan base, that DNA, which is so linked to the idea of how I want to play football. There was no doubt or question marks but to listen and take that process further. For sure I had a big smile."
Brennan Johnson: "There were a lot of reasons why I was so keen to join – the manager, the players, the direction the team is going in. You can see this is a club that wants to go in the right direction, and I'm a player who wants to go in that direction, too, so it feels like a really good match. I want to come in and show what I can do. The manager spoke to me about getting back to the form that I've shown previously, and that's a massive thing for me – the fact he knows and believes in what I can do. For me, listening to him – a manager who is so experienced and someone who has been so successful – it was really nice to hear. I want to bring all of my attributes. First and foremost, I'll work for the team, the fans, and represent the club properly. I know that's something that's definitely appreciated and a non-negotiable here. They can expect that from me. On top of that, I think I can bring speed, goals and everything I've got. The incredible fanbase that Everton has, whether it's home or away, is something I've always felt. It's a massive honour to be here and play for them now."
