Steve Sidwell
Former Chelsea midfielder on TNT at Lotto Park

Eddie Howe likes to have a few things up his sleeves. Maybe Newcastle will come up with something here.

Two corners in quick succession are dealt with by Union Saint-Gilloise but the Belgians just can't get out at the moment.

Newcastle are coming forward again.

Dan Burn's long throw from the left drops on the six-yard line and is poked behind for another corner.

Newcastle are starting to build some pressure.

Sandro Tonali whips the ball in but it's flicked behind for a corner by a Union defender.

Another chance for Tonali but this time he hits the first man.

A better cross follows, it's punched to the edge of the box and Joelinton lashes his shot over the bar.

Newcastle free-kick midway inside the Union SG half and they are going to load the box...

The game is just beginning to settle and while it looks like Newcastle will have the bulk of possession, Union are not just going to sit back.

Sebastien Pocognoli's side are looking to press the visitors all over the pitch.

More nice, intricate play from Newcastle after the referee plays advantage following a foul on Anthony Elanga.

It ends with a cross that it headed and loops up. An easy catch for the keeper, surely?

No, Kjell Scherpen opts to punch and Newcastle regain possession. Odd choice with no pressure on him.

Steve Sidwell
Former Chelsea midfielder on TNT at Lotto Park

I think the experience is going to be needed tonight for Newcastle, in terms of quietening the stadium down.

Half a chance for the hosts.

Anouar Ait El Hadj puts a corner in from the right for Union Saint-Gilloise, the initial delivery is headed back towards the near post by a combination of Newcastle and Union players.

Kevin Rodriguez is alert to it but heads just over the top.

Sharp passing around the right corner of the box from Newcastle to create space for Anthony Elanga.

The winger's shot is blocked but nicely played by the visitors in the build-up.

It was a good chance to get the big men into the box... but Union decide to play it short and when they eventually do put the cross in, Newcastle deal with it comfortably.

Free-kick for the home side in a good position on the right after Joelinton brings down Anan Khalaili.

Chance for the centre-backs to come forward...

Referee Urs Schnyder blows his whistle and away we go!

The Union fans are in great voice.

The teams are out at Lotto Park and kick-off is mere moments away.

Kieran Trippier starts for Newcastle tonight and becomes the first Englishman over the age of 35 to play a Champions League game from the off since since James Milner, who was 37 when he started for Liverpool against Real Madrid in March 2023.

Ian Rush and Stuart Pearce are the only other players aged 35 or over to begin a Champions League match for the Magpies.

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Before tonight's matches get started, some exciting news to bring you...

BBC Sport has signed a five-year deal to broadcast live Women's Champions League matches from this season.

The contract, which runs until 2030, means up to seven live matches - including the final - will be available to watch each season across BBC TV, BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website and app.

Other matches will include both legs of one semi-final and four matches from earlier in the competition.

The best moments from other games will also be available across BBC Sport's digital platforms and social media.

Manchester United's match with Paris St-Germain at Old Trafford on 12 November will be the first game to be shown on the BBC, followed by Chelsea's meeting with Spanish giants Barcelona on 20 November.

BBC Radio 5 Live will continue to bring live commentary of the biggest games throughout the season.

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Newcastle are in the Champions League for the second time in three seasons and while fans will remember the raucous St James' Park atmospheres under the light and a brilliant 4-1 win over Paris St-Germain a couple of years ago, the Magpies have struggled in Europe's premier club competition.

In fact, that win over PSG in October 2023 is their only win in their last nine Champions League matches.

Of the other eight, they have drawn three and lost five - including a 2-1 home loss to Barcelona on matchday one.

They have won 32% of their games in the competition (8/25), with Blackburn (17%) the only English side with a lower win ratio.

Ciaran Kelly
BBC Sport reporter

It is not exactly packed here 15 minutes before kick-off.

But many supporters could potentially be coming straight from work and Union usually play in front of a capacity of 9,400.

However, the Union ultras gathered up in the gods are making plenty of noise and have not stopped singing to the beat of their drum.

The away end have even joined in with one familiar tune as they serenade midfielder Sandro Tonali.