Since February 2020, the Geordie-faithful have been locked out of their second home – watching on from their living rooms as their club competed without them.
However, Steve Bruce’s side were finally blessed with their presence again as 10,000 supporters cheered the Magpies to victory over Sheffield United via Joe Willock’s first-half header.
Check out our gallery as we take you through the best fan pics:
1. In on the team photo
A Newcastle United fan poses for a picture in front of a board resembling the team photo. Photo: Stu Forster
2. Black and white blood runs in the family
A father and daughter get ready to enter St James's Park for the first time in 15 months. Photo: Stu Forster
4. A first look at the hallowed turf
What a feeling as fans walk up the steps to see the hallowed St James's Park turf. Photo: ALEX PANTLING
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