Newcastle United 2-0 Nottingham Forest
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Newcastle United won: Newcastle United 2-0 Nottingham Forest in the Premier League (Round 7) on Sun, 5 Oct 2025 at St. James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne. Newcastle United goals: Bruno Guimarães 58', Nick Woltemade 84' (pen). Expected goals: 3.45-0.24. Possession: 51-49. Player of the match: Bruno Guimarães (8.7).
Match report
Newcastle United beat Nottingham Forest 2-0
Newcastle United beat Nottingham Forest 2-0 at St. James' Park on Sunday 5 October in the Premier League.
Bruno Guimarães put Newcastle United ahead on 58' (1-0) and Nick Woltemade made it 2-0 from the penalty spot on 84'.
Newcastle United had 51% of the ball, shots were 18-5 (9-4 on target) and expected goals finished 3.45-0.24. Newcastle United were the better side on chances, too.
Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle United) was player of the match with an 8.7 rating.
Attendance: 52,189. Referee: Peter Bankes.
Match stats
| Newcastle United | Nottingham Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 51 | 49 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.45 | 0.24 |
| Total shots | 18 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 9 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 33 | 18 |
| Big chances | 6 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 5 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 387 (83%) | 372 (82%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 4 |
| Corners | 8 | 1 |
| Total shots | 18 | 5 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 1 |
| Shots on target | 9 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 0 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 13 | 4 |
Lineups
Newcastle United (4-3-3): Nick Pope, Kieran Trippier, Malick Thiaw, Sven Botman, Daniel Burn, Bruno Guimarães, Sandro Tonali, Joelinton, Anthony Elanga, Nick Woltemade, Anthony Gordon
Nottingham Forest (3-4-2-1): Matz Sels, Jair Cunha, Nikola Milenković, Morato, Nicolò Savona, Ryan Yates, Elliot Anderson, Neco Williams, Morgan Gibbs-White, Dan Ndoye, Chris Wood
Key events
- 32' · Yellow card · Ryan Yates (Nottingham Forest)
- 34' · Yellow card · Neco Williams (Nottingham Forest)
- 58' · Goal · Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle United)
- 64' · Substitution · Igor Jesus for Chris Wood (Nottingham Forest)
- 64' · Substitution · Callum Hudson-Odoi for Ryan Yates (Nottingham Forest)
- 65' · Substitution · Omari Hutchinson for Dan Ndoye (Nottingham Forest)
- 68' · Yellow card · Morato (Nottingham Forest)
- 70' · Substitution · Harvey Barnes for Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United)
- 70' · Substitution · Jacob Murphy for Anthony Elanga (Newcastle United)
- 77' · Substitution · Dilane Bakwa for Morato (Nottingham Forest)
- 83' · Yellow card · Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest)
- 84' · Goal · Nick Woltemade (Newcastle United)
- 90'+2 · Substitution · Lewis Miley for Joelinton (Newcastle United)
- 90'+2 · Substitution · William Osula for Nick Woltemade (Newcastle United)
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, 2-0 (Premier League) on Sun, 5 Oct 2025.
When and where is Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest?
Sun, 5 Oct 2025, 13:00 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).