Why Newcastle United vs Everton is being played at MurrayfieldThe two Premier League sides are set to meet in Edinburgh on WednesdayView Image Newcastle United face Everton at Murrayfield (Image: Newcastle Chronicle)Premier League football is set to head north of the border on Wednesday afternoon as Newcastle United face Everton in a pre-season friendly in Edinburgh. ‌Both sides boast arguably two of the best stadiums in English football in St James' Park and the recently-opened Hill Dickinson stadium, which Everton played at for the first time last season. ‌When is Newcastle vs Everton kick-off? Newcastle vs Everton will take place at 5.15 BST at the Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, on Wednesday, August 12. Why are Newcastle United and Everton playing at Murrayfield?