MATCH CENTRE
Preview
Knights vs Eels – Round 13, 2026
The Newcastle Knights face the Parramatta Eels in Round 13 of the 2026 NRL season. Follow the live scores, team lists, match statistics and key moments from the game at McDonald Jones Stadium.
Ladder Position
Injury Report
Knights
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Bradman Best | Calf | Round 15 |
Eels
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Matt Doorey | Knee | Next Season |
| J'maine Hopgood | ACL | Next Season |
| Kitione Kautoga | Knee | Round 13 |
| Isaiah Iongi | Ankle | Round 13 |
| Sam Tuivaiti | Shoulder | Round 13 |
| Junior Paulo | Knee | Round 21 |
| Will Penisini | Groin | Round 21 |
| Bailey Simonsson | Ankle | TBC |
Previous 5 Games
Knights
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 17/5/26 | Titans | W 12 - 36 |
| 9/5/26 | Dragons | W 10 - 44 |
| 3/5/26 | Rabbitohs | W 42 - 38 |
| 26/4/26 | Panthers | L 12 - 44 |
| 19/4/26 | Roosters | L 38 - 24 |
Eels
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 16/5/26 | Storm | L 8 - 34 |
| 8/5/26 | Cowboys | W 30 - 33 |
| 2/5/26 | Warriors | L 14 - 36 |
| 26/4/26 | Sea Eagles | L 33 - 18 |
| 19/4/26 | Bulldogs | W 38 - 20 |
Match Summary
Knights
Eels
Team Stats
Knights
Eels
Player Stats
Team Lists
Knights
Eels
| Fullback |
| Wing |
| Centre |
| Centre |
| Wing |
| Five-eighth |
| Halfback |
| Prop |
| Hooker |
| Prop |
| Second Row |
| Second Row |
| Lock |
| Interchange |
| Interchange |
| Interchange |
| Interchange |
| Interchange |
| Interchange |
| Reserves |
| Reserves |
| Reserves |
| Reserves |
