Crystal Palace vs Newcastle United – Match preview and team news
Crystal Palace vs Newcastle United – Match preview and team news Crystal Palace seek a third consecutive victory as they welcome an out-of-sorts Newcastle side to South London on Sunday. The Eagles currently fly high after a dominant 3–0 win over Fiorentina in Europe. Consequently, Oliver Glasner’s men enter this fixture with significant momentum.
However, Palace have won just once in their last ten home league games. They also struggle following midweek European matches, winning only once in nine attempts. Newcastle return to action after a three-week break following their demoralising derby defeat to Sunderland.
Eddie Howe’s side have lost six of their last nine Premier League fixtures. Moreover, they remain joint-bottom for points collected during that dismal run. The Magpies are looking for a historic league double over Palace today.
A victory would also move Howe level with Sir Bobby Robson’s club win record. Crystal Palace vs Newcastle United – Match preview and team news Date: Sunday, 12 April 2026 Kick-off: 14:00 BST Venue: Selhurst Park, London Referee: Andy Madley VAR: Craig Pawson Last Meeting: Newcastle 2–0 Palace (4 January 2026, Premier League) Team news Crystal Palace Oliver Glasner manages several late fitness tests following Thursday’s European exertions. Evann Guessand and Jean-Philippe Mateta both suffered minor knee knocks against Fiorentina.
Consequently, Jørgen Strand Larsen and Christantus Uche may return to provide fresh legs. However, Eddie Nketiah is definitely ruled out for the remainder of the season. Newcastle United Eddie Howe confirmed mixed injury news after the long domestic hiatus.