That afternoon, however, was hugely important for completely different reasons.
The majority of fans in attendance at St James’ Park that day turned up to watch an already relegated Newcastle United host Tottenham Hotspur on the final day of the 2015/16 season with one thought in their minds - convince Rafa Benitez to stay as manager of the club.
Although the Spaniard couldn’t prevent their relegation, a bond between him and supporters had been forged and this was their chance to convince Benitez to extend his stay at the club.
Five goals, a red card and three points later, that’s exactly what happened on a hugely exciting afternoon on Tyneside.
Here, we take a look at what happened to every member of Newcastle United’s matchday squad from that memorable afternoon.
13. Jonjo Shelvey
Shelvey ended his seven year stay on Tyneside in January when he joined Nottingham Forest in the final few days of the transfer window. Photo: Clive Rose
14. Rolando Aarons
Aarons is currently contracted to Huddersfield Town, but hasn’t featured for the Terriers this season. Aarons, who scored against Spurs on that day, left the Magpies on a permanent basis in 2021 after injury problems plagued his time at the club. Photo: Ian MacNicol
15. Jamie Sterry
Sterry now plays for Hartlepool United in League Two having joined the club in 2020 after a brief spell at South Shields. Photo: Stu Forster
16. Freddie Woodman
After numerous loan spells away from the club, Woodman was handed an opportunity as Newcastle’s No.1 at the beginning of last season following injuries to Karl Darlow and Martin Dubravka. Unfortunately, Woodman couldn’t grasp the opportunity and he now plays for Preston North End in the Championship. Photo: Ian MacNicol