Made a decent early save to deny Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall. Was targeted by Everton's set pieces - which Newcastle will be wary of. | Getty Images

placeholder image — Made a decent early save to deny Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall. Was targeted by Everton's set pieces - which Newcastle will be wary of. | Getty Images

Newcastle United player ratings vs Everton: 'Comical' 3/10 continues pre-season slump as Matthias Jaissle dealt reality check

Newcastle United writer

Published 12th Aug 2026, 19:12 GMT

Newcastle United were dealt a transfer reality check as Matthias Jaissle’s men lost 3-1 to Everton at Murrayfield.

Everton sent a three-goal warning to Newcastle United just 11 days before the Premier League opener.

Goals from Thierno Barry, Iliman Ndiaye and Tyrique George put the Magpies to the sword at Murrayfield. Not even a Harvey Barnes consolation could give Newcastle fans much to chant about at the full-time whistle.

As for Matthias Jaissle, he will undoubtedly be getting onto Ross Wilson to act on incomings after being dealt a reality check against Premier League opposition. Here are your player ratings following a dismal evening north of the border.

21. Nick Woltemade - 5

Asked to play the unwanted task of lone striker in the second half. Isolated. | Getty Images

Newcastle United player ratings vs Everton: 'Comical' 3/10 continues pre-season slump as Matthias Jaissle dealt reality check

Newcastle United were dealt a transfer reality check as Matthias Jaissle’s men lost 3-1 to Everton at Murrayfield.

21. Nick Woltemade - 5

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