On 14 May, Newcastle United announced they would travel to Japan for a pre-season training camp, and to face Urawa Red Diamonds and Yokohama F. Marinos, as part of the J.League International Series.[28] In June, a third friendly was confirmed, against Hull City.[29] On 2 July, it was confirmed that the 2024 Sela Cup would take place at St James' Park during the second weekend of August, with Newcastle competing against Girona and Brest on 9 and 10 August, respectively.[30]
Updated to match(es) played on 30 December 2024. Source: Premier League Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) If the champions, relegated teams or qualified teams for UEFA competitions cannot be determined by rules 1 to 3, rules 4.1 to 4.3 are applied – 4.1) Points gained in head-to-head record between such teams; 4.2) Away goals scored in head-to-head record between such teams; 4.3) Play-offs[31] Notes:
^The winners of the 2024–25 FA Cup also qualify for the Europa League league phase. If the cup winners qualify for the Champions League via league position, the berth reserved for the cup winners passes to the fifth-placed team, and the other berth is passed down to the sixth-placed team.
As a Premier League club not involved in any European competitions, Newcastle entered the EFL Cup in the second round, and were drawn away to fellow Premier League side Nottingham Forest.[42][43] In the third round, they were drawn away to AFC Wimbledon.[44] In the fourth round and quarter-finals, they were drawn at home to Chelsea and Brentford respectively.[45][46] A two-legged tie versus Arsenal, away then at home was drawn in the semi-finals.[47][48]
Note: Fixture was initially scheduled to be hosted by Wimbledon on 24 September, but was postponed and switched to Newcastle due to flooding at Wimbledon's stadium, Plough Lane.[49][50]
