Newcastle United 2-2 Liverpool
Updated
It finished level: Newcastle United 2-2 Liverpool in the Premier League (Round 1) on Sun, 23 Aug 2026 at St. James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne. Newcastle United goals: Anthony Elanga 5', Joseph Willock 57'. Liverpool goals: Cody Gakpo 55', Dominik Szoboszlai 90'+9 (pen). Expected goals: 1.58-2.98. Possession: 39-61. Player of the match: Cody Gakpo (8.4).
Match report
Newcastle United 2-2 Liverpool: match report
Newcastle United and Liverpool shared the points in a 2-2 draw at St. James' Park on Sunday 23 August in the Premier League.
Anthony Elanga put Newcastle United ahead on 5' (1-0), Cody Gakpo levelled for Liverpool on 55' (1-1), Joseph Willock restored Newcastle United's lead on 57' (2-1) and Dominik Szoboszlai levelled for Liverpool from the penalty spot on 90+9' (2-2).
Newcastle United had 39% of the ball, shots were 13-27 (4-7 on target) and expected goals finished 1.58-2.98. Liverpool will feel they deserved more.
Cody Gakpo (Liverpool) was player of the match with an 8.4 rating.
Attendance: 52,630. Referee: Stuart Attwell.
Match stats
| Newcastle United | Liverpool | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 39 | 61 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.58 | 2.98 |
| Total shots | 13 | 27 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 7 |
| Touches in opposition box | 16 | 36 |
| Big chances | 3 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 224 (76%) | 375 (84%) |
| Yellow cards | 5 | 3 |
| Corners | 2 | 6 |
| Total shots | 13 | 27 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 7 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 16 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 6 | 16 |
Lineups
Newcastle United (4-2-3-1): Lukás Hornícek, Amar Dedic, Malick Thiaw, Sven Botman, Lewis Hall, Sean Steur, Lewis Miley, Anthony Elanga, Yoane Wissa, Harvey Barnes, William Osula
Liverpool (4-2-3-1): Alisson Becker, Jeremie Frimpong, Jérémy Jacquet, Virgil van Dijk, Milos Kerkez, Ryan Gravenberch, Dominik Szoboszlai, Rio Ngumoha, Florian Wirtz, Cody Gakpo, Alexander Isak
Key events
- 5' · Goal · Anthony Elanga (Newcastle United)
- 25' · Yellow card · Yoane Wissa (Newcastle United)
- 30' · Yellow card · Milos Kerkez (Liverpool)
- 30' · Yellow card · Jeremie Frimpong (Liverpool)
- 34' · Yellow card · Lewis Miley (Newcastle United)
- 55' · Goal · Cody Gakpo (Liverpool)
- 56' · Substitution · Jacob Ramsey for Sean Steur (Newcastle United)
- 56' · Substitution · Joseph Willock for William Osula (Newcastle United)
- 57' · Goal · Joseph Willock (Newcastle United)
- 63' · Substitution · Alexis Mac Allister for Florian Wirtz (Liverpool)
- 63' · Substitution · Víctor Muñoz for Rio Ngumoha (Liverpool)
- 65' · Yellow card · Jacob Ramsey (Newcastle United)
- 70' · Substitution · Ronald Araujo for Jérémy Jacquet (Liverpool)
- 76' · Substitution · Jacob Murphy for Anthony Elanga (Newcastle United)
- 76' · Substitution · Aladji Bamba for Lewis Miley (Newcastle United)
- 78' · Substitution · Lewis Koumas for Ryan Gravenberch (Liverpool)
- 79' · Yellow card · Jacob Murphy (Newcastle United)
- 90' · Yellow card · Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool)
- 90'+3 · Yellow card · Lukás Hornícek (Newcastle United)
- 90'+5 · Substitution · Fabian Schär for Yoane Wissa (Newcastle United)
- 90'+9 · Goal · Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool)
All-time head-to-head
63 league meetings since 1993: Newcastle United 11, draws 14, Liverpool 38.
Questions
Who won Newcastle United vs Liverpool?
The match was a draw, 2-2 (Premier League) on Sun, 23 Aug 2026.
When and where is Newcastle United vs Liverpool?
Sun, 23 Aug 2026, 15:30 UTC at St. James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, Premier League.
What is the head-to-head record between Newcastle United and Liverpool?
In 63 league meetings since 1993: Newcastle United 11 wins, 14 draws, Liverpool 38 wins (goals 69-133).