Newcastle United v Southampton on TV? Streaming rules plus early team and injury news

For the fourth year in a row, Eddie Howe’s team kicks off the season at home and is aiming for their third consecutive opening day victory. The Magpies wrapped up their preseason preparations last weekend with back-to-back victories at St. James’ Park over Girona and Stade Brestois. After being relegated in 2023, Southampton, on the other hand, just missed one season in the Premier League and will be eager to make a strong comeback on Saturday. Here, we examine all the information supporters should be aware of before Newcastle United and Southampton square off.
Today’s Premier League match between Southampton and Newcastle United kicks off at 3 p.m. At Stockley Park, Craig Pawson will officiate the match and Chris Kavanagh will serve as the VAR.No, live coverage of today’s game on television in the UK is not planned. The “3pm blackout” rule is still in place, which means that no game, including this one, that starts at 3pm on a Saturday may be shown live in the UK. It is also not allowed for the new St. James’ Park STACK to broadcast live.
In what other way can I follow the game? Complete audio commentary of the match will be available on TalkSport 2 and BBC audio Newcastle. As an alternative, you can follow the Shields Gazette on social media and our website for all the most recent information, updates, and commentary on the happenings at St. James’ Park. Several first-team players for Newcastle United will be absent for today’s match. Lewis Miley and Callum Wilson will also be out due to injuries sustained during the preseason, in addition to Jamaal Lascelles and Sven Botman, who are still out with ACL injuries.
Sandro Tonali is still banned and is unable to play against Southampton. At the end of the month, he might make his Carabao Cup comeback against Nottingham Forest.Goalie Gavin Bazunu and winger Kamaldeen Sulemana will be absent for Southampton. Adam Armstrong, a former Magpie who netted Southampton’s lone goal at Wembley in the Championship play-off final, might play against his old team.