Newcastle United 4-3 Nottingham Forest
Updated
Newcastle United won: Newcastle United 4-3 Nottingham Forest in the Premier League (Round 26) on Sun, 23 Feb 2025 at St. James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne. Newcastle United goals: Lewis Miley 23', Jacob Murphy 25', Alexander Isak 33' (pen), Alexander Isak 34'. Nottingham Forest goals: Callum Hudson-Odoi 6', Nikola Milenković 63', Ryan Yates 90'. Expected goals: 2.91-1.79. Possession: 57-43. Player of the match: Alexander Isak (8.7).
Match report
Newcastle United beat Nottingham Forest 4-3
Newcastle United came from behind to beat Nottingham Forest 4-3 at St. James' Park on Sunday 23 February in the Premier League.
Callum Hudson-Odoi put Nottingham Forest ahead on 6' (0-1), Lewis Miley levelled for Newcastle United on 23' (1-1), Jacob Murphy restored Newcastle United's lead on 25' (2-1), Alexander Isak made it 3-1 from the penalty spot on 33', added another on 34' (4-1), Nikola Milenković pulled one back for Nottingham Forest on 63' (4-2) and Ryan Yates pulled one back for Nottingham Forest on 90' (4-3).
Newcastle United had 57% of the ball, shots were 13-17 (5-5 on target) and expected goals finished 2.91-1.79. Newcastle United were the better side on chances, too.
Alexander Isak (Newcastle United) was player of the match with an 8.7 rating.
Attendance: 52,223. Referee: Jarred Gillett.
Match stats
| Newcastle United | Nottingham Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 57 | 43 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.91 | 1.79 |
| Total shots | 13 | 17 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 35 | 27 |
| Big chances | 4 | 4 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 379 (82%) | 253 (73%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 4 |
| Corners | 7 | 6 |
| Total shots | 13 | 17 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 7 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 13 | 10 |
Lineups
Newcastle United (4-3-3): Nick Pope, Valentino Livramento, Fabian Schär, Daniel Burn, Lewis Hall, Joseph Willock, Bruno Guimarães, Lewis Miley, Jacob Murphy, Alexander Isak, Anthony Gordon
Nottingham Forest (4-2-3-1): Matz Sels, Ola Aina, Nikola Milenković, Murillo, Neco Williams, Nicolás Dominguez, Elliot Anderson, Anthony Elanga, Morgan Gibbs-White, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Chris Wood
Key events
- 6' · Goal · Callum Hudson-Odoi (Nottingham Forest)
- 23' · Goal · Lewis Miley (Newcastle United)
- 25' · Goal · Jacob Murphy (Newcastle United)
- 33' · Goal · Alexander Isak (Newcastle United)
- 34' · Goal · Alexander Isak (Newcastle United)
- 45'+2 · Yellow card · Nikola Milenković (Nottingham Forest)
- 52' · Yellow card · Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest)
- 55' · Yellow card · Valentino Livramento (Newcastle United)
- 63' · Goal · Nikola Milenković (Nottingham Forest)
- 70' · Substitution · Harvey Barnes for Jacob Murphy (Newcastle United)
- 70' · Substitution · Sandro Tonali for Joseph Willock (Newcastle United)
- 74' · Yellow card · Nicolás Dominguez (Nottingham Forest)
- 76' · Substitution · Ryan Yates for Nicolás Dominguez (Nottingham Forest)
- 77' · Substitution · Ibrahim Sangaré for Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest)
- 87' · Substitution · Callum Wilson for Alexander Isak (Newcastle United)
- 90' · Goal · Ryan Yates (Nottingham Forest)
- 90'+2 · Yellow card · Ryan Yates (Nottingham Forest)
All-time head-to-head
20 league meetings since 1994: Newcastle United 13, draws 4, Nottingham Forest 3.
Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest: full head-to-head record
Questions
Who won Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest?
Newcastle United won, 4-3 (Premier League) on Sun, 23 Feb 2025.
When and where is Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest?
Sun, 23 Feb 2025, 14:00 UTC at St. James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, Premier League.
What is the head-to-head record between Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest?
In 20 league meetings since 1994: Newcastle United 13 wins, 4 draws, Nottingham Forest 3 wins (goals 39-19).