Pre-season fixture at Murrayfield
Pre-season fixture at Murrayfield
Newcastle United are set to face Everton in a pre-season friendly this week at Scottish Gas Murrayfield in Edinburgh. The match is scheduled for Wednesday, 12th August 2026, with a kick-off time of 5:15 PM. This fixture marks a significant pre-season event for both Premier League clubs as they prepare for the upcoming 2026/27 season.
Turnstiles for the match will open at 3:45 PM, and the West Stand Fan Village will be accessible from 3:15 PM. Supporters attending the game are advised to allow extra time for travel, particularly if using the tram, as the Murrayfield Stadium tram stop can become busy on event days.
Scottish Gas Murrayfield has previously hosted other high-profile football matches, including Manchester United against Olympique Lyonnais in 2023 and Rangers in 2024. The stadium is Scotland’s largest, and tickets for the upcoming Newcastle United versus Everton encounter are still available.
Team preparations and recent form
Newcastle United enters the fixture under the management of Matthias Jaissle, who began his tenure with a victory against Valencia. The match against Everton will be the first time Jaissle leads Newcastle against another Premier League team.
Everton, managed by David Moyes, has experienced mixed results during their pre-season. They have secured wins against Dundee F.C. and Hamburg but have also faced defeats against Stoke City and Stuttgart. This match in Edinburgh offers Everton an opportunity to refine their tactics before the domestic season begins.
In their recent competitive history, Newcastle United and Everton finished last season’s Premier League campaign separated by a single point. Previous encounters between the two clubs include a loss for Newcastle United against Everton on 28th February 2026, and a victory for Newcastle United over Everton on 29th November 2025. Another match on 25th May 2025 saw Newcastle United lose to Everton.
Travel and stadium information for fans
For supporters traveling to Murrayfield Stadium, located at Roseburn St, Edinburgh EH12 5PJ, public parking is not available at the stadium itself. Options for reaching the venue include Lothian bus services from Edinburgh City Centre, or walking from the west end of Princes Street, which takes approximately 30 minutes.
Park & Ride facilities are available at Ingliston Park & Ride, which has 1,085 spaces, including 46 disabled parking bays. This site is served by Lothian Buses, Edinburgh Trams, and FlixBus. An alternative is Hermiston Park & Ride if Ingliston becomes full.
At the stadium, bags larger than A4 size (30cm x 20cm x 10cm) are not permitted, and there will be no bag drop facility. Flags are allowed if they are no larger than 2×3 metres, fire retardant, and have poles no bigger than 1 meter tall and 1 inch thick, without offensive, discriminatory, or political slogans. The West Stand Fan Village will offer food and drink for purchase by card only, with alcohol sales restricted to this area in compliance with Scottish Licensing Laws, and not permitted within the stadium bowl.
Accessible entrances and gates are available around the stadium, including one closest to the Newcastle United section located to the left of the grey turnstile building opposite the tram stop. Accessible parking is allocated via a ballot and is located at the ice rink next to the stadium. Roseburn Street will be closed before kick-off and for a period after the match to manage fan access and egress.
Source: bbc.co.uk
Isla Hartley is a Sports Reporter at NewsUK. She covered the British summer of sport from Wimbledon to the Test grounds. She focuses on tennis, cricket and athletics and is known for clear, deadline-driven reporting. She holds a degree in Sports Studies from the University of Stirling and completed an NCTJ diploma. Now based in Glasgow, she runs half-marathons and follows Scottish athletics. “The overlooked athlete usually has the better story.”
