Newcastle supporters are preparing to celebrate ahead of the grand final, with fans in the city painting the town red and blue. Multiple outlets describe the campaign as a pre-match display by Novocastrians as they build atmosphere for the decider.

The reports broadly focus on the visible festivities and fan involvement in the lead-up to the final, highlighting how supporters are turning streets into team-coloured backdrops. While each outlet uses similar language and imagery, they do not present major differences in the underlying account: the emphasis is on supporters’ preparations and the sense of a citywide celebration.

Together, the articles present a consistent picture of a coordinated, colour-focused build-up rather than new developments about match outcomes, venue details, or team changes. The “party like it’s 1997” framing underscores the celebratory tone of the lead-in, but the core shared fact is that Newcastle fans are actively decorating and preparing to mark the occasion.