Newcastle United’s Premier League date with AFC Bournemouth at St James’ Park has moved another step closer, and this page has been refreshed on 17 September 2026 to reflect the latest confirmed details. The main story has not changed since our original match official announcement, but the officiating team is now fully confirmed, and there is fresh context on how both sides arrive at the game.
Supporters searching for the latest on Newcastle United vs AFC Bournemouth will find the essentials below: who is refereeing, what history that assistant referee has with Newcastle, where to watch, and how form lines up heading into the weekend.
Updated match announcement: Newcastle United vs AFC Bournemouth
The fixture between Newcastle and Bournemouth remains on course to go ahead as scheduled at St James’ Park, with no changes reported to the original announcement. What has changed is the confirmation of the full match officials list, which we cover in detail below.
This update does not alter any of the facts already published. It simply adds the confirmed referee appointments and the most recent form guide for both clubs, so fans have a single, current reference point ahead of kick-off.
Official referee appointments confirmed for St James’ Park clash
Rob Jones has been appointed to referee Newcastle United’s Premier League match against Bournemouth, according to Newcastle World. He will be assisted by Nick Greenhalgh and Alistair Nelson on the touchlines, with Ruebyn Ricardo serving as fourth official.
Newcastle World also reports that Matt Donohue and Ian Hussin will operate the VAR system for the game. That gives supporters the full officiating team confirmed ahead of the visit of Bournemouth to Tyneside.
Nick Greenhalgh’s previous officiating history in Newcastle fixtures
Nick Greenhalgh’s inclusion in the assistant referee role will catch the eye of some Newcastle supporters. He was the assistant referee for an earlier FA Cup tie between Newcastle United and Aston Villa, a match Newcastle went on to win 3-1.
In that game, Greenhalgh failed to flag Tammy Abraham offside before Villa scored. Newcastle’s victory was not affected by the error, but it remains a point of discussion whenever Greenhalgh is named as an official for a Newcastle fixture.
Where to watch Newcastle United F.C. vs AFC Bournemouth
At the time of this update, official broadcast details for Newcastle United vs AFC Bournemouth have not been confirmed in any match notices available to us. No specific television channel or streaming platform has been named.
Supporters are advised to check official Premier League and club broadcast listings closer to kick-off for confirmed coverage, rather than relying on unverified broadcast claims elsewhere.
What happens next for Matthias Jaissle’s side
Newcastle head into the Bournemouth game on the back of a mixed run of results. They beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 away in London earlier in the season, a result that underlined their threat on the road under Matthias Jaissle.
That form was tempered by a draw with Liverpool, a match Newcastle looked set to win before a late penalty allowed Liverpool to salvage a point. Both results show a squad capable of testing the division’s top sides while still leaving points on the table in tight moments.
Bournemouth arrive with contrasting form of their own. They lost to Manchester City and drew with Everton earlier in the campaign, results that suggest a side finding its feet in the top half of the table rather than pulling away from it.
Off the pitch, Newcastle’s recruitment plans continue to draw attention, with reports linking the club to a race to sign a Juventus defender and ongoing interest in goalkeeping target target James Trafford. Supporters are also keeping an eye on the club’s decision on supporter ticketing as attention turns to matchday arrangements.
With the officiating team confirmed and form lines drawn, the focus now shifts to team news and final preparations as St James’ Park gets ready to host Bournemouth.
