Newcastle travel to Union SG looking to get off the mark in this Champions League campaign - and bounce back from a heartbreaking domestic loss at the weekend.
The Magpies led 1-0 against title-chasing Arsenal until the 84th minute at St James’ Park, with Gabriel’s winner at the 90+6 minute mark condemning them to another last-gasp defeat after Liverpool deployed similar tactics last month.
But a game against reigning Belgian champions Union SG represents a chance for a morale-boosting win, after Eddie Howe’s men acquitted themselves well in their first Champions League fixture, a 2-1 defeat to Barcelona.
Their hosts meanwhile are on a 10-game unbeaten streak and will be hoping to pull off another upset after beating PSV Eindhoven 3-1 in their European opener.
Here’s everything you need to know.
When is Union SG vs Newcastle?
Union SG vs Newcastle takes place on Wednesday 1 October at Lotto Park, with kickoff at 5.45pm BST.
How can I watch it?
Viewers in the UK can watch the game on TNT Sports 2 and streaming platform discovery+. You can purchase a TNT Sports subscription via discovery+ here, for only £30.99 per month.
Confirmed line-ups
Union SG XI: Scherpen; Mac Allister, Burgess, Leysen; Khalaili, Zorgane, Van de Perre, Niang; Ait El Hadj, David; Kevin Rodríguez
Newcastle XI: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, Botman, Burn, Bruno Guimarães, Tonali, Joelinton, Elanga, Woltemade, Gordon.
Team news
Magpies boss Eddie Howe has made two changes to the side that narrowly lost to Arsenal, with the replacement of Tino Livramento forced upon him after the England international was taken off injured against the Gunners. He is replaced by Kieran Trippier at left-back, while Jacob Murphy makes way for Anthony Elanga on the right wing.
RUSG boss Sébastien Pocognoli has made four changes to the side that beat Westerlo 2-0 last weekend. In defence, Ross Sykes makes way for Fedde Leysen in the back three.
Mathias Rasmussen is replaced by Kamiel Van de Perre in midfield, while in the attacking positions, Rob Schoofs and Raul Florucz drop out in favour of Anouar Ait El Hadj and Kevin Rodriguez.
