Newcastle vs Bournemouth lineups are confirmed for the Premier League Matchweek 3 fixture at St James’ Park on Saturday, 5 September 2026. Newcastle name Lukáš Horníček in goal, while Malick Thiaw captains the hosts and Yoane Wissa starts alongside Harvey Barnes and Anthony Elanga.
Bournemouth start Đorđe Petrović in goal, with Adam Smith wearing the captain’s armband. Evanilson, Justin Kluivert, Marcus Tavernier and Rayan are also included in the visitors’ starting XI.
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Last updated: 5 September 2026, after the official starting lineups were confirmed.
Newcastle vs Bournemouth match details
| Match | Newcastle United vs Bournemouth |
| Competition | Premier League 2026/27 |
| Matchweek | 3 |
| Date | 5 September 2026 |
| Kick-off | 2:30 PM EAT |
| Venue | St James’ Park |
| Status | Official lineups confirmed |
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Official Newcastle lineup
| No. | Player |
| 21 | Lukáš Horníček (GK) |
| 11 | Harvey Barnes |
| 4 | Sven Botman |
| 37 | Amar Dedić |
| 19 | Anthony Elanga |
| 3 | Lewis Hall |
| 67 | Lewis Miley |
| 6 | Nico |
| 12 | Malick Thiaw (C) |
| 28 | Joe Willock |
| 9 | Yoane Wissa |
Newcastle make Horníček their starting goalkeeper, with Thiaw captaining the side. Barnes, Elanga, Willock and Wissa are all included among the attacking options in the XI.
Newcastle substitutes
| No. | Player |
| 8 | Aladji Bamba |
| 7 | Mathias Fernandez-Pardo |
| — | Tino Livramento |
| 23 | Jacob Murphy |
| 1 | Nick Pope (GK) |
| 41 | Jacob Ramsey |
| 5 | Fabian Schär |
| 14 | Sean Steur |
| 17 | Bazoumana Touré |
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Official Bournemouth lineup
| No. | Player |
| 1 | Đorđe Petrović (GK) |
| 12 | Tyler Adams |
| 9 | Evanilson |
| 5 | James Hill |
| 19 | Justin Kluivert |
| 37 | Rayan |
| 8 | Alex Scott |
| 14 | António Silva |
| 15 | Adam Smith (C) |
| 16 | Marcus Tavernier |
| 3 | Adrien Truffert |
Petrović starts in goal for Bournemouth, while Smith captains the visitors. Evanilson leads a starting group that also contains Kluivert, Rayan and Tavernier.
Bournemouth substitutes
| No. | Player |
| 7 | David Brooks |
| 10 | Ryan Christie |
| 4 | Lewis Cook |
| 18 | Bafodé Diakité |
| 20 | Michele Di Gregorio (GK) |
| 11 | Ben Gannon-Doak |
| 29 | Daniel Jebbison |
| 24 | Juanlu Sánchez |
| 6 | Julio Soler |
Newcastle vs Bournemouth missing players
Newcastle are without Dan Burn, who is listed with an ankle injury, while Joelinton and William Osula are also unavailable through injury.
Bournemouth’s unavailable list includes Amine Adli, Julián Araujo, Eli Junior Kroupi and Veljko Milosavljević. Araujo is listed with a thigh injury and Kroupi with a foot problem.
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| Team | Player | Status |
| Newcastle | Dan Burn | Ankle injury |
| Newcastle | Joelinton | Injury |
| Newcastle | William Osula | Injury |
| Bournemouth | Amine Adli | Injury |
| Bournemouth | Julián Araujo | Thigh injury |
| Bournemouth | Eli Junior Kroupi | Foot injury |
| Bournemouth | Veljko Milosavljević | Injury |
Newcastle vs Bournemouth lineups FAQs
What is the Newcastle starting lineup vs Bournemouth?
Newcastle start Horníček; Barnes, Botman, Dedić, Elanga, Hall, Miley, Nico, Thiaw, Willock and Wissa.
What is the Bournemouth starting lineup vs Newcastle?
Bournemouth start Petrović; Adams, Evanilson, Hill, Kluivert, Rayan, Scott, António Silva, Smith, Tavernier and Truffert.
Who is Newcastle captain against Bournemouth?
Malick Thiaw captains Newcastle.
Who is Bournemouth captain against Newcastle?
Adam Smith captains Bournemouth.
What time is Newcastle vs Bournemouth in Kenya?
Newcastle vs Bournemouth kicks off at 2:30 PM EAT on Saturday, 5 September 2026.
Where can I follow Newcastle vs Bournemouth live?
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The official teams are now confirmed. From kick-off onwards, the information users need changes rapidly, including the score, match minute, goals, bookings, substitutions and statistics.
Follow those updates through the SP Score App, while the SportPesa Kenya Blog lineup page remains the permanent reference for the confirmed starting teams and substitutes.
READ ALSO: Newcastle United Results 2026/27: Latest Scores, Fixtures and Match Results
Conclusion
Newcastle vs Bournemouth lineups are confirmed for Premier League Matchweek 3, with Lukáš Horníček starting in goal and Malick Thiaw captaining Newcastle, while Đorđe Petrović and captain Adam Smith start for Bournemouth. Yoane Wissa, Anthony Elanga, Harvey Barnes, Evanilson, Justin Kluivert and Marcus Tavernier are among the key attacking names selected.
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