Newcastle United’s 2–2 opening-weekend draw with Liverpool was played at St James’ Park.
The match took place at Newcastle’s home stadium on Sunday, 23 August 2026. Liverpool secured a draw when Dominik Szoboszlai converted a penalty in the ninth minute of stoppage time.
St James’ Park is Newcastle United’s historic home in the city centre. Its steep stands and intense atmosphere made the late equaliser especially dramatic, with the crowd watching a match that repeatedly changed direction.
Newcastle twice held the lead, while Liverpool equalised through Cody Gakpo before the late penalty. The fixture was also connected with tributes to Kevin Keegan, a former Newcastle manager and player who remains an important figure in the club’s history.