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The 2015–16 season is Newcastle United's sixth consecutive season in the Premier League in their 123rd year in existence. This season Newcastle United participate in the Premier League, FA Cup and League Cup. The season covers the period from 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016.

Chronological list of events
24 May 2015: Newcastle United guarantee participation in the 2015–16 Premier League by beating West Ham United 2–0 in the final match of the 2014–15 Premier League season.

4 June 2015: Newcastle United announce their pre-season schedule for 10 July to 1 August 2015, consisting of matches against near-neighbours Gateshead, a tour to the United States to face Mexican side Atlas and United Soccer League sides Sacramento Republic and Portland Timbers 2, as well as matches against Sheffield United, York City and German side Borussia Mönchengladbach upon returning to England.

10 June 2015: Newcastle United sack coaches John Carver and Steve Stone prior to the 2015–16 season. Former England manager Steve McClaren is appointed the club's new head coach on a three-year deal, with an option to extend to eight years. McClaren is also appointed to the Newcastle United Board of Directors, along with chief scout Graham Carr and club ambassador Bob Moncur. Mike Ashley and John Irving both step down from the Board of Directors, with managing director Lee Charnley the only person to remain on the Board.

17 June 2015: The fixture list for the 2015–16 Premier League is released. Newcastle United will start their season on 9 August 2015 with a home match against Southampton kicking off at 13:30.

1 July 2015: The club confirm Macaulay Gillesphey, Tom Heardman, Liam Smith and Jamie Sterry have signed their first pro contracts, Davide Santon joins Inter Milan for £3,260,000 and Remie Streete joins Port Vale on a free transfer.<

2 July 2015: Head Coach Steve McClaren confirms the arrival of new coaching staff members. Paul Simpson and Ian Cathro are appointed as assistant coaches, Alessandro Schoenmaker is appointed as a fitness coach and Steve Black joins in a consultancy role.

6 July 2015: Adam Campbell joins Notts County on a free transfer after being released by the club.

7 July 2015: Sammy Ameobi signs a two-year contract extension, committing him to the club until June 2017. He also joins Cardiff City on a season-long loan for the 2015–16 season.

11 July 2015: Georginio Wijnaldum joins the club from PSV for £14.5m on a 5 year contract.

21 July 2015: Newcastle United announce the signing of Serbian striker Aleksandar Mitrović from Belgian side Anderlecht on a five-year deal.

Coaching staff
The Newcastle United first team coaching staff for the 2015–16 season consists of the following:

Transfers in

 * Total spending: ~ £52.8

Transfers out

 * Total incoming: ~ £8.26

Pre-season friendlies
On 4 June 2015, Newcastle United annnounced their pre-season schedule which includes a tour of the United States.

Matches
The fixtures for the 2015–16 season were released on 17 June 2015.

Chelsea 2-0 Newcastle

Stoke 1-1 Newcastle

Leicester 0-0 Newcastle

Norwich 2-2 Newcastle

Southampton 1-1 Newcastle

Liverpool 0-0 Newcastle

Villa 0-1 Newcastle

League Cup
The Capital One Cup First Round Draw was made on 16 June 2015. Newcastle United had a bye in the First Round, but will enter the competition at the Second Round stage.

Appearances and goals

 * Will start on 9 August.

Cards

 * Accounts for all competitions. Will start on 9 August.

Goals

 * Will start on 9 August.

Captains

 * Accounts for all competitions. Will Start on 9 August

Suspensions

 * Accounts for all competitions. Will Start on 9 August

Penalties

 * Accounts for all competitions. Will Start on 9 August
 * ''✅ if scored. ❌ if missed.