Newcastle United beat Hull City 2-0 in a pre-season friendly at the MKM Stadium. It’s The Magpies’ first friendly of the summer in front of a crowd as they sported the new 2024-25 Adidas home shirt.
Alexander Isak and Jacob Murphy scored to put Newcastle in control against the Championship side at the break. There were no further goals in the second half as Newcastle saw out the win.
Eddie Howe named a starting line-up including Jamal Lewis, returning from a loan spell at Watford and 20-year-old midfielder Jamie Miley. The bench was made up of goalkeeper signings Odysseas Vlachodimos and John Ruddy in addition to 11 Under-21s players - including Garang Kuol.
Newcastle started the game well with Joelinton shooting over from close range in the opening minute. The Brazilian then saw a close-range header clawed away by Hull goalkeeper Ivor Pandur as the score remained goalless.
Newcastle took the lead on 32 minutes as Jacob Murphy’s clipped cross was volleyed in by Alexander Isak from close range. Murphy then attempted to provide for Harvey Barnes but his cross rolled straight in to make it 2-0 before the break.
Tino Livramento hit an effort over the bar early in the second half as Newcastle looked to extend their advantage. Ultimately the scoreline remained 2-0 as Newcastle’s youngsters saw out the match after coming off the bench in the second half.
Here are the Newcastle United player ratings from the match...
13. Ben Parkinson - 5
On for Isak 63: Struggled to get involved after coming off the bench. | Getty Images
14. Trevan Sanusi - 7
On for Barnes 63: A first-team debut for the 17-year-old, who only signed his first professional contract earlier this year. Drew a foul with a good turn of pace down the left flank and was lively to win a corner. Probably the pick of Newcastle's young debutants. | Manchester United via Getty Images
15. Alfie Harrison - 5
On for Joelinton 63: Another debut handed out for the former Manchester City youngster. A quiet introduction to the first team on the whole. | Wolves via Getty Images
