Premier League Gameweek 21
Newcastle 4 - 3 FT Leeds
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Futmetrix Verdict
52
FT
Sat, Sep 19
Brighton
3-0
Arsenal
⚡ Intensity
37
⚖️ Balance
17
🏆 Stakes
70
🎲 Upset
80
Brighton dismantle league leaders Arsenal.
Futmetrix Verdict
55
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Gamba Osaka
0-1
Vissel Kobe
⚡ Intensity
40
⚖️ Balance
20
🏆 Stakes
78
🎲 Upset
0
Erik breaks Gamba hearts at 90'
Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Machida Zelvia
2-4
Kashiwa Reysol
⚡ Intensity
100
⚖️ Balance
78
🏆 Stakes
100
🎲 Upset
12
Kashiwa Reysol conquer Machida in away thriller
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
7' Malick Thiaw
B. Aaronson (D. Calvert-Lewin) 32'
36' H. Barnes (N. Woltemade)
D. Calvert-Lewin 45'
45'+3 Anthony Gordon
45'+6 Joelinton
HT
46' ↓ M. Thiaw ↑S. Botman
46' ↓ S. Tonali ↑V. Livramento
54' Joelinton (Bruno Guimaraes)
75' ↓ N. Woltemade ↑Y. Wissa
76' ↓ F. Schar ↑J. Ramsey
B. Aaronson (I. Gruev) 79'
↓ A. Stach ↑N. Okafor 80'
81' ↓ A. Gordon ↑J. Murphy
↓ D. Calvert-Lewin ↑L. Nmecha 87'
90' Bruno Guimaraes
90' H. Barnes (S. Botman)
↓ J. Rodon ↑S. Bornauw 90'+7
↓ I. Gruev ↑A. Tanaka 90'+7
↓ B. Aaronson ↑W. Gnonto 90'+7
Ethan Ampadu 90'+10
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Newcastle
Goalkeepers
Nick Pope 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Lewis Miley 
ENFORCER
5
Tackles
5
Tackles
8
Duels Won
80%
Win %
Malick Thiaw 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
3
Fouls
5.2
Rating
Fabian Schär 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Lewis Hall 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
61%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Bruno Guimarães 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
8.2
Rating
Sandro Tonali
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Joelinton 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Forwards
Harvey Barnes
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8.7
Rating
Nick Woltemade 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
Anthony Gordon
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
BENCH
Aaron Ramsdale 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kieran Trippier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sven Botman 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
45
Minutes
6.5
Rating
Tino Livramento
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alex Murphy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jacob Murphy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joe Willock
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jacob Ramsey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yoane Wissa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leeds
Goalkeepers
Lucas Perri 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Joe Rodon 
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
17%
Pass Acc
6
Rating
Jaka Bijol
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pascal Struijk
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Ethan Ampadu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
James Justin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Anton Stach
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
18%
Pass Acc
Ilia Gruev
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.3
Rating
Gabriel Gudmundsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Dominic Calvert-Lewin
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Brenden Aaronson
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
9.2
Rating
BENCH
Karl Darlow
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Sebastiaan Bornauw
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sam Byram
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ao Tanaka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joël Piroe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lukas Nmecha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Noah Okafor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jack Harrison
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wilfried Gnonto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/07/2026 | Newcastle | 4 - 3 | Leeds | Premier League | St. James' Park |
| 08/30/2025 | Leeds | 0 - 0 | Newcastle | Premier League | Elland Road |
| 05/13/2023 | Leeds | 2 - 2 | Newcastle | Premier League | Elland Road |
| 12/31/2022 | Newcastle | 0 - 0 | Leeds | Premier League | St. James' Park |
| 01/22/2022 | Leeds | 0 - 1 | Newcastle | Premier League | Elland Road |
| 09/17/2021 | Newcastle | 1 - 1 | Leeds | Premier League | St. James' Park |
| 01/26/2021 | Newcastle | 1 - 2 | Leeds | Premier League | St. James' Park |
| 12/16/2020 | Leeds | 5 - 2 | Newcastle | Premier League | Elland Road |
| 04/14/2017 | Newcastle | 1 - 1 | Leeds | Championship | St James' Park |
| 11/20/2016 | Leeds | 0 - 2 | Newcastle | Championship | Elland Road |
Newcastle Win
Leeds Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 21 GD: +26
P: 21 GD: +26
P: 21 GD: +9
P: 21 GD: +4
P: 21 GD: +7
P: 21 GD: +5
P: 21 GD: +4
P: 21 GD: +10
P: 21 GD: 0
P: 21 GD: -1
P: 21 GD: +3
P: 21 GD: -2
P: 21 GD: -1
P: 21 GD: +3
P: 21 GD: -6
P: 21 GD: -8
P: 21 GD: -13
P: 21 GD: -21
P: 21 GD: -19
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Newcastle
Leeds
Newcastle
Leeds
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Chaos at the Cathedral: Magpies Snatch Victory in Seven-Goal Thriller
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 100/100. A breathtaking night on Tyneside saw Newcastle produce a miraculous 90th-minute double-salvo to overcome a masterclass from Brenden Aaronson and sink Leeds in a classic encounter.
St. James' Park Ignites
From the first whistle, chaos reigned. While Newcastle dominated the early possession, the high Intensity of the match favored the counter-attacking visitors. The deadlock was broken in the 32nd minute when D. Calvert-Lewin turned provider, feeding Brenden Aaronson who silenced the Gallowgate End with a clinical finish. The home side responded almost immediately; Harvey Barnes restored parity just four minutes later, latching onto a ball from N. Woltemade. However, the first-half drama wasn't over. On the stroke of halftime, Leeds regained the lead through a composed penalty from Calvert-Lewin, shifting the Balance of the match back to the Yorkshire side.
The Guimarães Gamble
The second half transformed into a high-octane Stakes battle. Joelinton brought the Magpies level again in the 54th minute, assisted by the influential Bruno Guimarães. Despite Newcastle controlling 63% of the ball, Leeds looked set to provide the ultimate Upset Factor when Aaronson bagged his second of the night in the 79th minute. With the clock ticking towards 90 minutes, St. James' Park prepared for a bitter defeat, but the script had one final, unbelievable twist.
The Final Minute Miracle
In a frantic conclusion that defied logic, Newcastle struck twice in the 90th minute. First, Guimarães stepped up to dispatch a high-pressure penalty, leveling the scores at 3-3. Before Leeds could even catch their breath, the Magpies swarmed forward again. S. Botman found Barnes, who rifled home his second of the night to complete the turnaround. The stadium erupted as Newcastle snatched all three points from the jaws of defeat. It was a performance that highlighted Newcastle's resilience, even as their defensive line struggled to contain the pace of the Leeds transition.
Key Questions
What made Brenden Aaronson the Man of the Match?
Aaronson was clinical, scoring twice from his limited chances and leading Leeds' transition play with an exceptional 9.2 rating.
What caused the 7-goal thriller?
High defensive Intensity combined with clinical finishing and a frantic final minute where Newcastle scored twice created this high-scoring epic.
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.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Grit Over Glamour at St. James' Park
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 33/100. This is a clash between a Newcastle side losing momentum and a Leeds team specialists in splitting the points.
The Setup
Newcastle enters this late January fixture at St. James' Park looking to steady the ship. Their recent Form (WWLDL) has seen them slip to 9th, with defensive lapses overshadowing their early-season promise. They face a Leeds side currently embroiled in a relegation battle, though their stubbornness has seen them grind out four draws in their last five outings. The Stakes are largely centered on the visitors' survival, as the Magpies look caught in mid-table limbo.
Key Battle
The tactical battle will center on the midfield pivot. Newcastle will attempt to control the tempo through high possession, but they face a Leeds unit that has mastered the art of the "low block." Without any major Stars listed to dominate the highlights, the result will hinge on collective discipline and which side blinks first in a game of patience. The Balance of the match suggests a heavy midfield traffic jam.
Our Prediction
Newcastle is likely to dominate the ball, but they have recently lacked a clinical edge. Leeds will absorb pressure and look for a rare counter-attack or a set-piece opportunity. We expect a cagey 1-1 draw, as the tactical setup from both managers seems designed to avoid defeat rather than chase a risky victory.