Premier League Regular Season - 28
Newcastle 2 - 3 FT Everton
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
J. Branthwaite (J. Garner) 19'
32' J. Ramsey (S. Tonali)
Beto 34'
HT
46' ↓ J. Ramsey ↑J. Willock
K. Dewsbury-Hall 53'
56' ↓ A. Elanga ↑J. Murphy
56' ↓ N. Woltemade ↑H. Barnes
61' J. Willock
J. Garner 67'
↓ Beto ↑T. Barry 74'
75' ↓ K. Trippier ↑Y. Wissa
↓ D. McNeil ↑H. Armstrong 81'
82' J. Murphy (Joelinton)
T. Barry (K. Dewsbury-Hall) 83'
86' ↓ A. Gordon ↑W. Osula
88' D. Burn
↓ K. Dewsbury-Hall ↑M. Keane 89'
T. Barry 90'+6
90'+7 L. Hall
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Newcastle
Goalkeepers
Nick Pope 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Kieran Trippier 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Malick Thiaw 
MAGNET
84
Activity
84
Activity
67
Passes
17
Duels
Dan Burn 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lewis Hall 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
70%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Jacob Ramsey 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Sandro Tonali 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
71%
Pass Acc
Anthony Elanga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
Nick Woltemade
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
Joelinton 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Forwards
Anthony Gordon 
NPC
86
Minutes
86
Minutes
24%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
BENCH
Aaron Ramsdale 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Sven Botman
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
Alex Murphy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joe Willock
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
52
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Harvey Barnes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
41
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jacob Murphy 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Yoane Wissa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
William Osula
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Everton
Goalkeepers
Jordan Pickford
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jake O'Brien
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
70%
Duel Win %
James Tarkowski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jarrad Branthwaite
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Vitaliy Mykolenko
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
James Garner 
SWEEPER
6
Cleanups
6
Cleanups
6
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Idrissa Gueye
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Dwight McNeil
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
22%
Pass Acc
Iliman Ndiaye
DRIBBLER
5
Dribbles
5
Dribbles
6
Attempts
83%
Success %
Forwards
Beto
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Mark Travers
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Nathan Patterson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Michael Keane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tyler Dibling
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Merlin Röhl
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tim Iroegbunam
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Harrison Armstrong
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Thierno Barry
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Tyrique George
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29/11/2025 | Everton | 1 - 4 | Newcastle | Premier League | Hill Dickinson Stadium |
| 25/05/2025 | Newcastle | 0 - 1 | Everton | Premier League | St. James' Park |
| 05/10/2024 | Everton | 0 - 0 | Newcastle | Premier League | Goodison Park |
| 02/04/2024 | Newcastle | 1 - 1 | Everton | Premier League | St. James' Park |
| 07/12/2023 | Everton | 3 - 0 | Newcastle | Premier League | Goodison Park |
| 27/04/2023 | Everton | 1 - 4 | Newcastle | Premier League | Goodison Park |
| 19/10/2022 | Newcastle | 1 - 0 | Everton | Premier League | St. James' Park |
| 17/03/2022 | Everton | 1 - 0 | Newcastle | Premier League | Goodison Park |
| 08/02/2022 | Newcastle | 3 - 1 | Everton | Premier League | St. James' Park |
| 30/01/2021 | Everton | 0 - 2 | Newcastle | Premier League | Goodison Park |
Newcastle Win
Everton Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Tactical Anarchy Trumps Control at St. James' Park
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 81/100. Everton’s clinical finishing overcame Newcastle's territorial dominance in a match defined by relentless momentum shifts and late-game heroics.
The First Half Frenzy
The Intensity was palpable from the opening whistle at St. James' Park as both sides traded early blows in an open encounter. Everton drew first blood in the 19th minute when Jarrad Branthwaite rose highest to meet a cross from J. Garner, silencing the home crowd. Newcastle, buoyed by their partisan support, refused to buckle and clawed their way back into the contest. After a period of sustained pressure, J. Ramsey found the net in the 32nd minute following a slick exchange with S. Tonali. However, the celebrations were short-lived. The Balance of the match swung back toward the visitors almost immediately as Beto capitalized on a defensive lapse to restore the Toffees' lead just two minutes later, ending a chaotic 15-minute spell of three goals.
Possession vs. Productivity
Following the interval, the pattern of the match solidified into a siege. Newcastle dominated possession, controlling 66% of the ball and attempting to break down a resilient blue wall. Despite their territorial advantage and 17 total shots, the Magpies struggled with their finishing, often firing wide or seeing efforts blocked by a desperate Everton backline. The Stakes were high for Eddie Howe’s side, who were looking to arrest a dip in form, but they found themselves frustrated by Everton's low block and quick transitions. The visitors were happy to sit deep and protect their slender advantage, relying on the physical presence of Beto to provide an outlet on the counter. As the clock ticked toward the final ten minutes, the tension reached a breaking point, setting the stage for a grandstand finish.
The Late Double-Sucker Punch
The final ten minutes delivered a script nobody could have anticipated. Newcastle finally found their breakthrough in the 82nd minute when substitute J. Murphy, found by Joelinton, fired home to make it 2-2. St. James' Park erupted, sensing a late winner for the home side. Yet, within sixty seconds, the Upset Factor hit its peak. Straight from the restart, Everton surged forward; K. Dewsbury-Hall picked out T. Barry, who had only been on the pitch for nine minutes. Barry’s clinical finish stunned the Gallowgate End and secured a 3-2 victory for the visitors. This result provides a significant boost to Everton’s league position, while Newcastle will be left wondering how they finished empty-handed after such a dominant statistical performance in terms of ball retention.
Key Questions
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
Relentless momentum shifts and five lead changes created a chaotic environment where clinical finishing punished defensive lapses on both sides throughout the match.
How did substitute Beto change the game?
Beto actually started the match, providing a vital physical presence and scoring the crucial second goal in the 34th minute to reclaim Everton's lead.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Mid-Table Tug-of-War at St. James' Park
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 34/100. This is a classic battle for middle-ground supremacy where a single point separates two sides desperate to break into the top half's elite conversation.
The Setup
Newcastle enters this fixture at St. James' Park looking to arrest a sliding Form rating that has seen them pick up only four points from their last five outings. Sitting in 10th, they are looking up at an Everton side that has shown significantly more Balance in recent weeks. Sean Dyche has turned the Toffees into a tough nut to crack, evidenced by their recent run of only one loss in five matches. While the Stakes might feel modest for the neutrals, the reality is that the winner here secures the inside track for a potential European chase, while the loser risks fading into the obscurity of the bottom half.
Key Battle
The game will be won or lost in the engine room where Bruno Guimarães meets James Garner. Guimarães is the creative heartbeat for the home side, boasting elite ball progression and a high Stars impact. Garner, however, provides the tactical discipline that keeps Everton's defensive structure intact. If Garner can successfully shadow the Brazilian and disrupt the service to A. Gordon, the visitors will fancy their chances of a smash-and-grab result on Tyneside.
Our Prediction
Expect a cagey affair where Newcastle dominates possession but struggles to break down the low block organized around J. Branthwaite. However, the individual quality of the Magpies usually finds a way at home. We expect a narrow home win, likely decided by a single moment of magic from midfield rather than a tactical masterclass. Everton will frustrate for long periods, but Jordan Pickford can only hold the line for so long under sustained pressure.