Premier League Regular Season - 19
Burnley 1 - 3 FT Newcastle
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Joelinton 2'
Y. Wissa 7'
15' ↓ M. Esteve ↑B. Humphreys
23' J. Laurent (A. Broja)
28' K. Walker
Joelinton 28'
32' Florentino
HT
↓ H. Barnes ↑J. Murphy 72'
74' ↓ L. Tchaouna ↑J. Bruun Larsen
↓ Y. Wissa ↑N. Woltemade 80'
↓ A. Gordon ↑J. Ramsey 80'
88' ↓ Florentino ↑A. Barnes
89' ↓ L. Ugochukwu ↑M. Tresor Ndayishimiye
Bruno Guimaraes 90'+3
↓ Joelinton ↑J. Willock 90'+4
FT
Player Cards
Season performance ratings for players in this match
Burnley
Goalkeepers
Martin Dúbravka 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Josh Laurent 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Hjalmar Ekdal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maxime Estève
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
15
Entry
Midfielders
Kyle Walker 
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
2
Blocks
Florentino Luís
SWEEPER
2
Cleanups
2
Cleanups
1
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Lesley Ugochukwu
SWEEPER
2
Cleanups
2
Cleanups
1
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Lucas Pires 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Marcus Edwards
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
21%
Pass Acc
Armando Broja 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Loum Tchaouna 
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
BENCH
Max Weiss 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Bashir Humphreys
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oliver Sonne
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oliver Pimlott
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jacob Bruun Larsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jaidon Anthony
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mike Trésor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ashley Barnes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jaydon Banel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Newcastle
Goalkeepers
Nick Pope
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Lewis Miley
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Malick Thiaw
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Fabian Schär
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Lewis Hall 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
43%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Bruno Guimarães 
CLUTCH HERO
0
Goal Time
0
Goal Time
0
Impact
7.9
Rating
Sandro Tonali
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joelinton
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
Harvey Barnes
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Yoane Wissa 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
7.3
Rating
Anthony Gordon
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
BENCH
Aaron Ramsdale
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Alex Murphy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leo Shahar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jacob Ramsey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joe Willock
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adedamola Samuel Alabi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jacob Murphy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nick Woltemade
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sean Neave
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/12/2025 | Newcastle | 2 - 1 | Burnley | Premier League | St. James' Park |
| 04/05/2024 | Burnley | 1 - 4 | Newcastle | Premier League | Turf Moor |
| 30/09/2023 | Newcastle | 2 - 0 | Burnley | Premier League | St. James' Park |
| 22/05/2022 | Burnley | 1 - 2 | Newcastle | Premier League | Turf Moor |
| 04/12/2021 | Newcastle | 1 - 0 | Burnley | Premier League | St. James' Park |
| 25/08/2021 | Newcastle | 0 - 0 | Burnley | League Cup | St. James' Park |
Burnley Win
Newcastle Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 19 GD: +25
P: 19 GD: +26
P: 19 GD: +7
P: 19 GD: +4
P: 19 GD: +11
P: 19 GD: +4
P: 19 GD: +2
P: 19 GD: 0
P: 19 GD: +2
P: 19 GD: +1
P: 19 GD: -1
P: 19 GD: +4
P: 19 GD: +2
P: 19 GD: +1
P: 19 GD: -6
P: 19 GD: -7
P: 19 GD: -12
P: 19 GD: -17
P: 19 GD: -17
League Standings
P: 24 GD: +29
P: 24 GD: +26
P: 24 GD: +9
P: 24 GD: +8
P: 24 GD: +15
P: 24 GD: +6
P: 24 GD: +4
P: 24 GD: -1
P: 24 GD: -1
P: 24 GD: 0
P: 23 GD: -2
P: 24 GD: -3
P: 24 GD: +2
P: 24 GD: +2
P: 24 GD: -4
P: 24 GD: -11
P: 24 GD: -11
P: 24 GD: -19
P: 23 GD: -19
AI-powered match analysis and previews to help you decide which games are worth watching
Newcastle's Lightning Strike Leaves Burnley in Tatters at Turf Moor
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 47/100. This wasn't a match—it was a statement of intent, with Newcastle dismantling a struggling Burnley side in 90 brutal minutes to climb back into contention.
Early Onslaught: Newcastle's Blitzkrieg
From the first whistle at Turf Moor, Newcastle suffocated the hosts. Joelinton needed just 120 seconds to open the floodgates, striking with the precision of a sniper. Five minutes later, Y. Wissa doubled the advantage, and suddenly Burnley's afternoon had become a Intensity mismatch of epic proportions. The home side, sitting 19th and desperately fighting for survival, couldn't match the visitors' tempo or technical Balance. Newcastle's possession dominance (51%) masked a far more damaging reality: they were clinical where it mattered most, with nine shots on target to Burnley's four.
Burnley's Lifeline and Newcastle's Stranglehold
Burnley pulled one back in the 23rd minute through J. Laurent, assisted by A. Broja, offering a flicker of hope in an otherwise bleak evening. But Newcastle's Stakes were too high to allow a comeback. Fabian Schär orchestrated the defence with such composure that Burnley's 15 total shots felt like desperate throws into the void. The data tells the story: Newcastle's expected goals (2.01 xG) versus Burnley's 0.95 told you everything about who deserved to win. Bruno Guimarães sealed the coffin in the 93rd minute, a ruthless finish that embodied Newcastle's dominance.
The Bigger Picture
This victory propels Newcastle deeper into the mid-table pack, while Burnley's form (LDDLL) spirals toward the abyss. With a -17 goal difference and just 12 points from 19 games, the Clarets face a relegation battle that grows more desperate by the week. Newcastle's ruthlessness—converting chances with 83% pass accuracy and 9 shots on target—showed why they remain a threat to the elite. This wasn't a classic; it was a masterclass in efficiency.
Key Questions
Who was Newcastle's standout performer?
Fabian Schär (7.9 rating) delivered an outstanding defensive masterclass, controlling the backline with precision and authority throughout.
How did Newcastle's early goals change the match?
Joelinton's 2nd-minute strike and Wissa's 7th-minute goal broke Burnley's spirit immediately, establishing Newcastle's dominance before half-time.
What does this result mean for Burnley's survival hopes?
With 12 points from 19 games and a -17 goal difference, Burnley's relegation battle intensifies. They must reverse their form immediately.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.
Burnley's Desperate Gamble Against Newcastle's Steadying Force
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 36/100. With Burnley marooned in 19th place and Newcastle eyeing the European places, this is a six-pointer dressed as a mid-table clash—survival mathematics meet ambition.
The Setup
The Stakes are unmistakable: Burnley sit 19th with just 10 points from 13 games, their Form a nightmare of one win in their last five matches. Newcastle, by contrast, occupy a safer 11th, though their own inconsistency—two losses in that same five-game window—suggests vulnerability. The gap between these sides is only eight points, but Burnley's goal difference of -12 tells the real story: they're bleeding goals and creating nothing. Newcastle's resilience, anchored by the defensive steel of Malick Thiaw, stands between the Clarets and any meaningful momentum.
Key Battle
Zian Flemming versus Bruno Guimarães—the in-form striker against the orchestrator. Flemming has four goals in five matches, Burnley's only genuine spark in a darkening season. But Guimarães controls the tempo for Newcastle; if he dictates possession, Burnley suffocates. This is about whether Burnley's desperation can exploit Newcastle's lapses or whether the visitors' midfield dominance strangles the hosts' only lifeline.
Our Prediction
Newcastle edge this 2-1. Burnley start with intensity born of necessity, Flemming forces Nick Pope into an early save. But Newcastle's control tightens; Guimarães picks the lock, Thiaw adds a header. Burnley pull one back late, but it's too little. The Clarets' season spirals further toward the abyss.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
Yes—Burnley's survival desperation creates genuine stakes. Flemming's form offers intrigue, but Newcastle's control likely prevails. Worth watching for the relegation narrative.
What's the predicted outcome?
Newcastle 2-1 Burnley. The visitors dominate possession; Burnley fight back but lack the quality to finish the job.
Where are Burnley and Newcastle in the league table?
Burnley 19th with 10 points. Newcastle 11th with 18 points. Eight-point gap, but Burnley's -12 goal difference screams danger.
What is Burnley's current form?
One win in five matches. Burnley are in freefall—only three wins all season. This match is survival football.
Who is the in-form player to watch?
Zian Flemming (Burnley): 4 goals in 5 matches, 7.3 average rating. Burnley's only attacking lifeline in a desperate season.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.