With 3 weeks until new season still 11 Newcastle United players not available, possibly 12 nowThere were 23 Newcastle United players on duty at Ashton Gate on Wednesday night as United lost 4-1 to Bristol City. In a World Cup year, especially with such an extended tournament this time, it is always going to cause extra disruption. Newcastle United matches:Saturday 18 July 2026Newcastle United 3 Darlington 0 (Willock, Osula, Neave with the goals)Saturday 25 July 2026Gateshead 1 Newcastle United 1 (An own goal giving United the draw)Wednesday 29 July 2026Bristol City 4 Newcastle United 1 (Harvey Barnes with the ‘consolation’ goal)Saturday 8 August 2026Valencia v Newcastle friendly 9pm local time (8pm UK time)Wednesday 12 August 2026Newcastle v Everton pre-season friendly with 5.15pm kick-off at Murrayfield. Saturday 15 August 2026Newcastle United v Bayer Leverkusen friendly at St James’ Park, 3pm. Sunday 16 August 2026Newcastle United v Strasbourg friendly at St James’ Park, 4pm.