Newcastle United returns to Champions League action with a tricky away test in Belgium. They are set to take on reigning Belgian league champions Union St. Gilloise at the Stade Joseph Marien on Wednesday night.
After losing 2-1 at home to Barcelona in their first taste of European action this season, Eddie Howe's men will hope to bounce back against Union St. Gilloise. They are coming off a 2-1 defeat to Arsenal in the Premier League.
Meanwhile, St. Gilloise's only defeat in the current campaign came in the Super Cup loss to Club Brugge. Since then, they've gone unbeaten in the league and Europe, including a 3-1 win over PSV in the opening match.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Union St. Gilloise vs. Newcastle live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this Champions League match in the U.S.:
TV channel: N/A
Live stream: Paramount+
This game is not available for live TV broadcast in the English language in the U.S. Streaming options are available on Paramount+, which offers a FREE TRIAL for new subscribers.
What time does Union St. Gilloise vs. Newcastle kick off?
This Champions League clash takes place at the Lotto Park in Anderlecht, Belgium, and kicks off on Wednesday, October 1 at 6:45 p.m. local time (CEST).
Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Wednesday, Oct. 1 | 12:45 p.m. |
| Central Time | Wednesday, Oct. 1 | 11:45 a.m. |
| Mountain Time | Wednesday, Oct. 1 | 10:45 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Wednesday, Oct. 1 | 9:45 a.m. |
Union St. Gilloise vs. Newcastle lineups, team news
St. Gilloise only have striker Mohammed Fuseini out injured with a knee issue for this clash.
On the other hand, Raul Florucz is available for selection after missing the first Champions League game through suspension. He is expected to partner up front with Promise David, who suffered a knock against PSV but is fit to start in this midweek UCL clash.
Former Middlesbrough defender Christian Burgess features in a three-man defense alongside Fedde Leysen and Kevin Mac Allister.
Union St. Gilloise predicted XI (3-4-1-2, right to left): Scherpen (GK) — Allister, Burgess, Leysen — Niang, Rasmussen, Zorgane, Khalaili — Hadj — Florucz, David
Injured: Mohammed Fuseini (knee)
Suspended: None
Newcastle are contending with several injury issues. Tino Livramento was forced off against Arsenal with a knee injury and is likely to miss out.
He joins Jacob Ramsey and Yoane Wissa on the injured list while Fabian Schar is doubtful.
In Livramento's absence, Kieran Trippier will take back the right-back role midweek. The centre-back combination from the loss to Arsenal, Malick Thiaw and Sven Botman, will continue in Schar's absence.
Jacob Murphy is likely to get the nod ahead of Anthony Elanga out wide, while Anthony Gordon could keep his place with Nick Woltemade keeping his spot up front.
Newcastle predicted XI (4-3-3 right to left): Pope (GK) — Trippier, Botman, Thiaw, Burn — Guimarães, Tonali, Joelinton — Murphy, Woltemade, Gordon
Injured: Jacob Ramsey, Fabian Schar, Yoane Wissa, Tino Livramento
Suspended: None
Champions League fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Tuesday, September 30
- Atalanta vs. Club Brugge (12:45 p.m.)
- Kairat Almaty vs. Real Madrid (12:45 p.m.)
- Atletico Madrid vs. Eintracht Frankfurt (3 p.m.)
- Bodo/Glimt vs. Tottenham (3 p.m.)
- Chelsea vs. Benfica (3 p.m.)
- Galatasaray vs. Liverpool (3 p.m.)
- Inter Milan vs. Slavia Prague (3 p.m.)
- Marseille vs. Ajax (3 p.m.)
- Pafos FC vs. Bayern Munich (3 p.m.)
Wednesday, October 1
- Qarabag vs. FC Copenhagen (12:45 p.m.)
- Union SG vs. Newcastle United (12:45 p.m.)
- Liverpool vs. Atletico Madrid (3 p.m.)
- Arsenal vs. Olympiacos (3 p.m.)
- AS Monaco vs. Manchester City (3 p.m.)
- Barcelona vs. Paris Saint-Germain (3 p.m.)
- Bayer Leverkusen vs. PSV Eindhoven (3 p.m.)
- Borussia Dortmund vs. Athletic Club (3 p.m.)
- Napoli vs. Sporting (3 p.m.)
- Villarreal vs. Juventus (3 p.m.)