Newcastle United v Everton: Premier League football at Scottish Gas Murrayfield

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - JULY 20: A General Stadium View during a pre-season friendly match between Manchester United and Rangers at Scottish Gas Murrayfield, on July 20, 2024, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Scottish Gas Murrayfield is accustomed to hosting world-class sporting occasions, but on Wednesday 12 August, the stadium will welcome a rare and compelling spectacle: top-tier English Premier League football in the heart of the Scottish capital. Newcastle United face Everton in a major pre-season fixture that brings two of football’s most historic and passionately supported clubs to Edinburgh.

Football fixtures at the Home of Scottish Rugby are a true rarity. The last time the sport was staged on the Scottish Gas Murrayfield pitch was in July 2024, when Manchester United met Rangers in front of a sensational crowd.

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The tactical edge

Taking place less than two weeks ahead of the start of the 2026/27 campaign, this game represents a vital final chance for both sides to refine their tactics whilst offering supporters a unique opportunity to see how new signings, structural adjustments, and squad depth are shaping up.

With kick-off set for 5:15pm, both Eddie Howe and David Moyes will be using this fixture to demand high intensity and sharpness. For Moyes, this represents the dawn of a first full season with Everton whilst Howe will be looking to recapture the form that saw his side finish in the top five in the 2024/25 season.

A festival in the capital

The timing of the fixture adds a distinct layer to the matchday experience. Staged in August during the world-renowned Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the event gives travelling supporters and local sports fans alike the chance to enjoy the city at its most vibrant before heading to the country’s largest venue.

Whether you are making the trip up from Tyneside, travelling from Merseyside, or are a local neutral eager to experience top-flight football in Edinburgh, the atmosphere around the stadium grounds promises to be exceptional.

Secure Your Seat

With tickets starting from £35 for adults and £17 for under-16s, alongside premium hospitality options available through The Murrayfield Experience, this is a unique addition to the stadium’s summer schedule.

Whether a footballing fanatic looking to scout ahead of the 2026/27 Premier League season, or simply wanting a fantastic day out in the city with the family, there really is nothing like being there.

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