1897–98 Newcastle United F.C. season Tags: Soccer Club Season.The 1897–98 season was Newcastle United’s fifth season in the Football League Second Division. Newcastle finished the season in second place and were promoted to the First Division when the division was expanded from 16 to 18 teams. ground St James' Park home stadium St James' Park league 1897–98 Football League predecessor 1896–97 Newcastle United F.C. season successor 1898–99 Newcastle United F.C. season team Newcastle United F.C. Learn more... Loading...