Aug 9, 2015 at 1.30pm UK at ​St James' Park

NewcastleNewcastle United
2-2
Southampton

Cisse (42'), Wijnaldum (48')
Colback (55'), Mitrovic (75')
FT(HT: 1-1)
Pelle (24'), Long (79')
Soares (12'), Fonte (60'), Davis (87'), Pelle (93')
Shane Long of Southampton (7) celebrates with Victor Wanyama (12) and Graziano Pelle (L) as he scores their second goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Newcastle United and Southampton at St James' Park on August 9, 2015
Result: Shane Long denies McClaren winning start
Newcastle United and Southampton play out an entertaining 2-2 draw at St James' Park to see the points shared on the opening weekend of the Premier League season.
Reaction
Rob Lee in action for Newcastle United against Leicester City in September 2001.
Rob Lee encouraged by Steve McClaren's Newcastle United
Former Newcastle United midfielder Rob Lee says that it was "great to see" the Magpies begin the Premier League season with a positive performance.
Aug 12, 10:59
 Quarterback Geno Smith #7 of the New York Jets rushes for one yard to score against the Green Bay Packers on September 14, 2014
New York Jets' Geno Smith sustains broken jaw following teammate punch
New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith will miss the start of the 2015 season after having his jaw broken from a punch by teammate Ikemefuna Enemkpali in a brawl.
Aug 11, 23:46
 Georginio Wijnaldum of Newcastle United celebrates scoring their second goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Newcastle United and Southampton at St James' Park on August 9, 2015
Newcastle United's Georginio Wijnaldum satisfied to take point from opener
Newcastle United's Georginio Wijnaldum admits that he was pleased with his side's performance in their 2-2 draw against Southampton in their Premier League opener.
Aug 11, 22:33
 Jay Rodriguez of Southampton celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Southampton and Newcastle United at St Mary's Stadium on March 29, 2014
Erwin Koeman delighted with Jay Rodriguez return
Erwin Koeman believes that Southampton striker Jay Rodriguez did "very well" on his return to Premier League action against Newcastle United.
Aug 10, 16:31
 Newcastle United manager Steve McClaren watches on during the pre season friendly between Gateshead and Newcastle United at Gateshead International Stadium on July 10, 2015
Steve McClaren encouraged by Newcastle United performance
Newcastle United boss Steve McClaren says that there were "a lot of positives" to take from Sunday's Premier League opener against Southampton.
Aug 10, 10:16
 Newcastle United's Serbian striker Aleksandar Mitrovic (L) receives a yellow card by referee Craig Pawson (R) shortly after coming on during the English Premier League football match between Newcastle United and Southampton at St James' Park in Newcastle-
Steve McClaren: 'Aleksandar Mitrovic lucky not to see red'
Newcastle United boss Steve McClaren concedes that he would have had "no complaints" had new signing Aleksandar Mitrovic been shown a red card against Southampton.
Aug 9, 18:15
 Assistant Erwin Koeman of FC Southampton looks on prior to the friendly match between FC Groningen and FC Southampton at Euroborg Arena on July 18, 2015
Erwin Koeman: 'Wasted chances cost Southampton victory'
Erwin Koeman laments Southampton's lack of coolness in front of goal, which he believes cost his side maximum points away at Newcastle United.
Aug 9, 17:58
 Anderlecht's Chancel Mbemba celebrates after scoring the opening goal against Benfica during their Champions League group match on November 27, 2013
Chancel Mbemba wears tuxedo to first Newcastle United game
New Newcastle United defender Chancel Mbemba becomes an Internet sensation after appearing at St James's Park in a tuxedo for his first game at the club.
Aug 9, 13:48
The Match
Player Ratings
Sports Mole takes a look at how the players fared in Newcastle United's 2-2 draw with Southampton.
Analysis
Sports Mole takes a close look at Newcastle United's 2-2 draw with Southampton.
Match Report
Newcastle United and Southampton play out an entertaining 2-2 draw at St James' Park to see the points shared on the opening weekend of the Premier League season.
Live Commentary
Relive Sports Mole's live text commentary from the opening-weekend clash between Newcastle United and Southampton.
HT Report
Papiss Cisse brings Newcastle United level at half time against Southampton.
Team News
Georginio Wijnaldum is one of two new signings to make their full league debuts for Newcastle United in their Premier League opener against Southampton.
Preview
Sports Mole previews the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Southampton at St James' Park on the opening weekend of the new season.
Head to Head
Jan 17, 2015 5.30pm
Newcastle
1-2
Southampton
Gouffran (29')
Elia (14', 62')
Davis (63'), Long (94')
> Match Report
Sep 13, 2014 3pm
Southampton
4-0
Newcastle
Pelle (6', 19'), Cork (54'), Schneiderlin (90')

Colback (45'), Tiote (57')
> Match Report
Mar 29, 2014 3pm
Southampton
4-0
Newcastle
Rodriguez (45', 89'), Lambert (49'), Lallana (70')

Haidara (76')
> Match Report
Dec 14, 2013 3pm
Newcastle
1-1
Southampton
Gouffran (27')
Tiote (66')
Rodriguez (65')
Cork (64'), Schneiderlin (90')
> Match Report
Feb 24, 2013 1.30pm
Newcastle
4-2
Southampton
Cabaye (67' pen.), Sissoko (33'), Demba Cisse (42'), Hooiveld (79' og.)
Schneiderlin (3'), Lambert (50')
Rodriguez (25'), Shaw (41'), Yoshida (74'), Ramirez (87')
> Match Report
Build-up
Moussa Sissoko of Newcastle United celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Newcastle United and West Ham United at St James' Park on May 24, 2015
Steve McClaren to allow Moussa Sissoko more freedom in final third
Newcastle United boss Steve McClaren reveals that Moussa Sissoko will be allowed to play in an advanced role to provide a goal threat in the new campaign.
Aug 9, 02:20
 Ronald Koeman, manager of Southampton reacts on the touchline during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Southampton at Old Trafford on January 11, 2015
Ronald Koeman could miss Newcastle United trip with injury, according to brother
Ronald Koeman's brother reveals that the Dutchman may be forced to sit out Southampton's Premier League opener at Newcastle due to an Achilles injury.
Aug 6, 23:56
Tables
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Leicester CityLeicester31199354312366
2Tottenham HotspurSpurs311710456243261
3Arsenal30167748301855
4Manchester CityMan City30156952322051
5West Ham UnitedWest Ham301311647351250
6Manchester UnitedMan Utd30148838271150
7Southampton31138104132947
8Stoke CityStoke31137113437-346
9Liverpool2912894540544
10Chelsea30101194541441
11West Bromwich AlbionWest Brom30109113037-739
12Everton29911951411038
13Bournemouth31108133850-1238
14Watford30107133032-237
15Swansea CitySwansea3199133140-936
16Crystal Palace3096153240-833
17Norwich CityNorwich3177173254-2228
18Sunderland3068163655-1926
19Newcastle UnitedNewcastle3067172955-2625
20Aston Villa3137212258-3616
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