The GW3 lunchtime kick-off (11:30 BST, Saturday 5 September 2026) sees Newcastle United host AFC Bournemouth at St James' Park. Newcastle lost 1–2 to Tottenham in GW2; Bournemouth drew 1–1 at Everton after opening at Manchester City.
Newcastle United: team news & GW2 form
Eddie Howe's Newcastle need home points after the Spurs defeat. Yoane Wissa and Harvey Barnes lead the line with Pope, Botman and Schär anchoring defence. The early kick-off suits template armband decisions before the 14:00 cluster.
Newcastle United Predicted Starting XI & Lineup · 4-3-3
Official lineups confirmed 1 hour before kick-off.
AFC Bournemouth: team news & GW2 form
Marco Rose's Bournemouth travel with Evanilson and Justin Kluivert as the primary threats. Petrovic in goal and Truffert at left-back add defensive stability; away at St James' is a step up from the GW2 Everton draw.
Key tactical battle
Newcastle's wide runners — Murphy and Elanga — test Bournemouth's full-backs; Iraola's press can disrupt Newcastle's build-up if they start slowly at 11:30.
Head-to-head record
Bournemouth have taken points at St James' in two of the last four visits; Newcastle's home form under Howe remains strong overall.
Fantasy & Predictor picks
- Yoane Wissa (Newcastle, FWD): focal striker at home after GW2 goal involvement.
- Harvey Barnes (Newcastle, FWD): pace and shots from the left.
- Evanilson (Bournemouth, FWD): penalty taker and primary away threat.
- Nick Pope (Newcastle, GK): save potential if Bournemouth press high.
- Predictor: Newcastle 2–1 AFC Bournemouth.
Prediction
Newcastle's home edge tells after the GW2 setback. Prediction: Newcastle United 2–1 AFC Bournemouth.