Newcastle United are set to begin their Coupang Play Series pre-season friendly campaign with a match against South Korea’s K-League XI at the Suwon World Cup Stadium on Wednesday, 30 July 2025. After a rocky pre-season start, the upcoming fixture offers Eddie Howe’s squad a chance to reset during their brief tour of South Korea.
Newcastle arrive in Suwon after back-to-back pre-season defeats, having been dismantled 4-0 by Celtic and then edged out 3-2 by Arsenal in Seoul. The Magpies have just one win to show in pre-season – a 4-0 win against Carlisle United, but pressure is mounting on Howe amid a lacklustre transfer window and the uncertainty surrounding the future of Alexander Isak.
The Newcastle manager will look to give further minutes to Anthony Gordon and Harvey Barnes in the upcoming fixture, along with youth prospects such as Lewis Miley and Alex Murphy, ahead of their first English Premier League fixture against Aston Villa on 16 August.
Meanwhile, the K-League XI promises to be a star-studded affair, featuring top domestic talent from the Korean top flight. The team has an initial ‘Fan XI’ that has been chosen by a public fan vote, and it includes household names like Jeonbuk’s Lee Dong-gyeong and Pohang’s Han Hyeon-seo.
The side will be managed by Ulsan HD manager and former South Korea national team head coach Kim Pan-gon, who is tasked with selecting the rest of the squad members. With just one win in four matches for the K-League XI since 2019, Pan-gon will aim to secure a historic win against an out-of-form Newcastle side.
K-League XI Vs Newcastle United, Pre-Season Friendlies – Live Streaming Details
When is the K-League XI vs Newcastle United, pre-season friendly match being played?
The K-League XI vs Newcastle United, pre-season friendly match will be played on Wednesday, 30 July 2025, at 4:30 PM IST.
Where is the K-League XI vs Newcastle United, pre-season friendly match being played?
The K-League XI vs Newcastle United, pre-season friendly match will be played at the Suwon World Cup Stadium in Suwon, South Korea.
Where to watch the K-League XI vs Newcastle United, pre-season friendly match live online in India?
The K-League XI vs Newcastle United, pre-season friendly match will be live-streamed in India on the FanCode app and website. It will also be available on the K-League TV website.
Where to watch the K-League XI vs Newcastle United, pre-season friendly match live broadcast in India?
The K-League XI vs Newcastle United, pre-season friendly match will not be televised on any TV channels in India.
