Newcastle United names starting XI against Bayer Leverkusen
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 1:04 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Newcastle United has announced its starting lineup for the friendly against Bayer Leverkusen at St James' Park on August 15, 2026. Matthias Jaissle is making his first appearance as the head coach at home after overseeing the team’s previous friendlies, which included a recent 3-1 loss to Everton. The lineup features players such as Matthias Jaissle, Woltemade, Wissa, and Lewis Miley. Following today's match, Newcastle will play Strasbourg on August 16, 2026, marking the second friendly in two days.
- •Newcastle's starting XI includes Hornicek, Miley, Thiaw, Botman, and Hall.
- •Matthias Jaissle is coaching his first home match.
- •The team had a mixed series of friendlies leading up to this match.
- •Newcastle plays Strasbourg tomorrow as part of their pre-season schedule.
- 1:04 PMYahoo Sports — Confirmed Newcastle United team v Bayer Leverkusen as Woltemade, Wissa, Lewis Miley all start
"The confirmed Newcastle United team v Bayer Leverkusen has now been announced. Matthias Jaissle today taking charge of his third NUFC match.
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