Union Saint-Gilloise (Union SG) is set to host Newcastle United at Lotto Park on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, for their second match in the UEFA Champions League.

Match Details

The game kicks off at 09:45 PM BST. Urs Schnyder (SUI) has been named the referee for the match, with Fedayi San (SUI) as the VAR.

Team News

Union SG: Union SG will be without forward Mohammed Fuseini due to an ankle injury. Kevin Rodriguez is also a doubt because of a knock, while Anouar Ait El Hadj is also questionable after missing the weekend win. However, there are reports that Rodriguez may be cleared to start. Raul Florucz is available after serving his suspension.

Newcastle United: Newcastle will miss key defender Tino Livramento, who was stretchered off in the game against Arsenal with a knee injury. Jacob Ramsey and Yoane Wissa are still out with ankle and knee injuries, respectively. Fabian Schar is in concussion protocol and is unlikely to be risked. However, there is positive news as Schar has returned to the squad.

Predicted Lineups

Union SG (4-4-2): Kjell Scherpen; Kevin Mac Allister, Christian Burgess, Fedde Leysen, Anan Khalaili; Adem Zorgane, Mathias Rasmussen, Ousseynou Niang, Anouar Ait El Hadj; Kevin Rodriguez, Promise David.

Other possible Union SG lineup: Scherpen; Leysen, Burgess, Allister; Khalaili, Zorgane, Rasmussen, Niang; Hadj; David, Rodriguez.

Newcastle United (4-3-3): Nick Pope; Kieran Trippier, Malick Thiaw, Sven Botman, Daniel Burn; Bruno Guimaraes, Sandro Tonali, Joelinton; Jacob Murphy, Nick Woltemade, Anthony Gordon.

Other possible Newcastle United lineup: Pope; Trippier, Botman, Thiaw, Burn, Hall; Tonali, Guimaraes, Joelinton; Gordon, Woltemade.

Another predicted Newcastle lineup is: Pope; Trippier, Schar, Burn, Hall; Bruno, Tonali, Joelinton; Elanga, Woltemade, Gordon.

Form

Union SG is currently at the top of the Belgian Pro League with an undefeated streak of nine matches. They also won their opening Champions League game against PSV Eindhoven 3-1. In their last match, they secured a 2-0 victory against Westerlo. Union SG has won their last 5 matches in a row. Union SG has also kept a clean sheet in the last 4 home matches.

Newcastle lost their Champions League opener 2-1 at home against Barcelona. They also suffered a 2-1 defeat to Arsenal in the Premier League. Newcastle has drawn their last 3 away matches in a row. Newcastle has also kept a clean sheet in the last 3 away matches.

Context

Union SG won their first Champions League game. Newcastle is aiming to secure their first win in the 2025-26 Champions League campaign. This match marks the first time Newcastle and Union SG have faced each other in a competitive game.