A 2-1 defeat to Wolves yesterday leaves Steve Bruce’s side in the relegation zone.
Newcastle fans have come accustomed to slow starts in the Premier League, but how does their disappointing start to this season compare to their 27 previous seasons?
Here, we have ranked how Newcastle have fared in their opening seven Premier League games since their inaugural campaign in 1993/94.
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21. 2008/09 - 5 points - 18th position
Newcastle’s first Premier League relegation came in this season and fears that they would meet this fate were brewing from early on. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images) Photo: David Rogers
22. 2019/20 - 5 points - 19th position
Steve Bruce’s first season in charge of Newcastle was not going to plan as his side picked up just one win in their first seven games, leaving them languishing in the relegation zone. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) Photo: Michael Regan
23. 2014/15 - 4 points - 19th position
Alan Pardew's side were winless after their opening seven games of this season, however, a tremendous run in November saw their relegation fears temporarily lifted. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Photo: Gareth Copley
24. 2015/16 - 3 points - 19th position
In a season that would ultimately see Newcastle relegated, they sat just one place off the bottom of the league after seven games. Only Sunderland, who were yet to appoint Sam Allardyce as manager, were below the Magpies. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images) Photo: Mark Runnacles