Premier League Regular Season - 29
Newcastle 2 - 1 FT Manchester United
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
26' J. Ramsey
B. Mbeumo 37'
38' Joelinton
L. Shaw 39'
45'+1 J. Ramsey
45'+1 J. Ramsey
45'+6 A. Gordon
Casemiro (B. Fernandes) 45'+9
HT
46' ↓ H. Barnes ↑J. Willock
↓ L. Shaw ↑M. Ugarte 61'
↓ Casemiro ↑D. Dalot 61'
N. Mazraoui 64'
↓ K. Mainoo ↑A. Diallo 76'
↓ B. Mbeumo ↑J. Zirkzee 77'
80' K. Trippier
84' ↓ A. Elanga ↑J. Murphy
85' ↓ A. Gordon ↑W. Osula
↓ N. Mazraoui ↑T. Malacia 85'
90' W. Osula (K. Trippier)
90'+7 ↓ S. Tonali ↑S. Botman
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Newcastle
Goalkeepers
Aaron Ramsdale 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Kieran Trippier 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
Malick Thiaw 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Dan Burn
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lewis Hall 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Jacob Ramsey 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
2
Fouls
5.3
Rating
Sandro Tonali 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
Joelinton 
MAGNET
74
Activity
74
Activity
54
Passes
20
Duels
Forwards
Anthony Elanga
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
Anthony Gordon
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
1
Pens Won
Harvey Barnes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
BENCH
Nick Pope 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Sven Botman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
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
Joe Willock
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
51
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jacob Murphy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yoane Wissa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sean Neave
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
William Osula 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.6
Rating
Manchester United
Goalkeepers
Senne Lammens
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Noussair Mazraoui
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
Leny Yoro
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Harry Maguire
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luke Shaw
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Midfielders
Casemiro 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Kobbie Mainoo
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Bryan Mbeumo
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
Bruno Fernandes
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
7.5
Rating
Matheus Cunha
PROVOCATEUR
5
Fouls Won
5
Fouls Won
17
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Benjamin Šeško
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Altay Bayındır
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Tyrell Malacia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ayden Heaven
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Godwill Kukonki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diogo Dalot
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Manuel Ugarte
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tyler Fletcher
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Amad Diallo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joshua Zirkzee
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26/12/2025 | Manchester United | 1 - 0 | Newcastle | Premier League | Old Trafford |
| 13/04/2025 | Newcastle | 4 - 1 | Manchester United | Premier League | St. James' Park |
| 30/12/2024 | Manchester United | 0 - 2 | Newcastle | Premier League | Old Trafford |
| 15/05/2024 | Manchester United | 3 - 2 | Newcastle | Premier League | Old Trafford |
| 02/12/2023 | Newcastle | 1 - 0 | Manchester United | Premier League | St. James' Park |
| 01/11/2023 | Manchester United | 0 - 3 | Newcastle | League Cup | Old Trafford |
| 02/04/2023 | Newcastle | 2 - 0 | Manchester United | Premier League | St. James' Park |
| 26/02/2023 | Manchester United | 2 - 0 | Newcastle | League Cup | Wembley Stadium |
| 16/10/2022 | Manchester United | 0 - 0 | Newcastle | Premier League | Old Trafford |
| 27/12/2021 | Newcastle | 1 - 1 | Manchester United | Premier League | St. James' Park |
26/12/2025
13/04/2025
30/12/2024
15/05/2024
02/12/2023
01/11/2023
02/04/2023
26/02/2023
16/10/2022
27/12/2021
Newcastle Win
Manchester United Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Ten-Man Newcastle Stun United in St. James' Park Thriller
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 82/100. This result breathed fire into Newcastle's season while delivering a bruising reality check to Manchester United’s top-three ambitions.
The Chaos of St. James'
St. James' Park was a cauldron of noise as Newcastle hosted Manchester United in a match that defied logic. A high Intensity rating was established during a chaotic first-half stoppage time that saw the game turned on its head. It began with disaster for the hosts as J. Ramsey saw red for diving in the 46th minute, leaving his side a man down. Despite the numerical disadvantage, Anthony Gordon stepped up deep into added time to bury a clinical penalty. However, the celebrations were short-lived; Casemiro equalized just minutes later, heading home a pinpoint cross from B. Fernandes. The teams went into the tunnel level, but with the hosts facing a grueling second half with ten men.
The Tactical Grind
The second half became a masterclass in defensive resilience. Manchester United controlled possession with a 55% share, but they struggled to find the clinical edge needed to break a disciplined black-and-white wall. The Balance of the match shifted as Eddie Howe's men sat deep, relying on the tireless energy of Anthony Elanga to spark counter-attacks. Sandro Tonali was instrumental in the heart of the pitch, winning crucial duels and dictating the tempo despite the man deficit. Erik ten Hag’s side peppered the goal with 14 shots, yet they lacked the creative spark to beat an inspired home defense that refused to buckle under the pressure of the top-four contenders.
The Resolution
Just as a draw seemed inevitable, the Upset Factor reached its boiling point in the 90th minute. A brilliant delivery from K. Trippier found the substitute W. Osula, who had only been on the pitch for five minutes. Osula’s clinical finish sent the home crowd into a state of pure pandemonium, sealing a famous 2-1 victory against the odds. For Newcastle, this was a statement of pure grit that lifts them away from mid-table stagnation. Meanwhile, the Red Devils leave Tyneside reeling, their grip on a Champions League spot suddenly looking far more precarious after failing to capitalize on a massive advantage. This was a night where spirit triumphed over status.
Key Questions
How did the red card for J. Ramsey impact the match?
It forced Newcastle to defend deep for 45 minutes, but their disciplined shape ultimately frustrated a Manchester United side lacking clinical finishing.
How dramatic was the late winner by Sandro Tonali?
Actually, W. Osula scored the 90th-minute winner, though Tonali’s midfield mastery was the engine behind Newcastle's improbable victory.
How did substitute Sandro Tonali change the game?
Tonali actually started the match, providing three key passes and elite leadership to guide the ten-man Magpies to a win.
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.
Momentum Meets Resistance at St. James' Park
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 83/100. This is a clash where Manchester United's top-four ambitions collide with a Newcastle side desperate to snap a losing streak in front of their home crowd.
The Setup
Newcastle enter this Round 29 fixture at St. James' Park in a bit of a tailspin, having lost three of their last four matches. Conversely, Manchester United are flying high with four wins in their last five outings. Despite the gap in the table—United in 5th and Newcastle in 11th—our Balance rating suggests a much tighter contest than the standings imply. Both sides have shown they can find the net, and with a high Stars rating on the pitch, the "goals guaranteed" narrative is the one to follow on March 04, 2026.
Key Battle
The midfield engine room will be the site of a tactical war between Bruno Guimarães and Bruno Fernandes. Guimarães is the heartbeat of the home side's transition, tasked with disrupting play and sparking counters. Across from him, Fernandes has been a creative machine lately, racking up three assists in his last five games. Whoever dictates the tempo in the middle of the park will likely decide the flow of the entire match.
Our Prediction
Expect a frantic start where Newcastle attempts to use the home atmosphere to unsettle the visitors. However, United’s attacking Forma is hard to ignore. We expect Benjamin Šeško to exploit a fragile Newcastle backline that has struggled for consistency recently. While the Magpies will likely get on the scoresheet, United’s superior firepower should see them edge a highly entertaining affair, potentially through a late winner as the game stretches.