Newcastle United 2-1 Fulham
Updated
Newcastle United won: Newcastle United 2-1 Fulham in the Premier League (Round 9) on Sat, 25 Oct 2025 at St. James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne. Newcastle United goals: Jacob Murphy 18', Bruno Guimarães 90'. Fulham goals: Saša Lukić 56'. Expected goals: 2.14-1.53. Possession: 51-49. Player of the match: Bruno Guimarães (8.8).
Match report
Newcastle United beat Fulham 2-1
Newcastle United edged Fulham 2-1 at St. James' Park on Saturday 25 October in the Premier League.
Jacob Murphy put Newcastle United ahead on 18' (1-0), Saša Lukić levelled for Fulham on 56' (1-1) and Bruno Guimarães restored Newcastle United's lead on 90' (2-1).
Bruno Guimarães's 90' strike proved decisive.
Newcastle United had 51% of the ball, shots were 18-12 (7-5 on target) and expected goals finished 2.14-1.53.
Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle United) was player of the match with an 8.8 rating.
Attendance: 52,152. Referee: Peter Bankes.
Match stats
| Newcastle United | Fulham | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 51 | 49 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.14 | 1.53 |
| Total shots | 18 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 35 | 25 |
| Big chances | 4 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 381 (84%) | 351 (79%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 2 |
| Corners | 4 | 3 |
| Total shots | 18 | 12 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 10 | 8 |
Lineups
Newcastle United (4-3-3): Nick Pope, Kieran Trippier, Malick Thiaw, Sven Botman, Daniel Burn, Bruno Guimarães, Lewis Miley, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Nick Woltemade, Anthony Gordon
Fulham (4-2-3-1): Bernd Leno, Kenny Tete, Issa Diop, Calvin Bassey, Ryan Sessegnon, Sander Berge, Saša Lukić, Adama Traoré, Emile Smith Rowe, Alex Iwobi, Raul Jiménez
Key events
- 3' · Yellow card · Kenny Tete (Fulham)
- 18' · Goal · Jacob Murphy (Newcastle United)
- 46' · Substitution · Kevin for Emile Smith Rowe (Fulham)
- 56' · Goal · Saša Lukić (Fulham)
- 61' · Substitution · Fabian Schär for Sven Botman (Newcastle United)
- 61' · Substitution · Harvey Barnes for Jacob Murphy (Newcastle United)
- 61' · Substitution · Sandro Tonali for Lewis Miley (Newcastle United)
- 66' · Yellow card · Alex Iwobi (Fulham)
- 76' · Substitution · Anthony Elanga for Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United)
- 76' · Substitution · Joshua King for Adama Traoré (Fulham)
- 84' · Substitution · Tom Cairney for Saša Lukić (Fulham)
- 86' · Substitution · William Osula for Nick Woltemade (Newcastle United)
- 90' · Goal · Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle United)
- 90'+2 · Substitution · Timothy Castagne for Kenny Tete (Fulham)
- 90'+2 · Substitution · Jonah Kusi-Asare for Alex Iwobi (Fulham)
All-time head-to-head
38 league meetings since 2001: Newcastle United 16, draws 5, Fulham 17.
Questions
Who won Newcastle United vs Fulham?
Newcastle United won, 2-1 (Premier League) on Sat, 25 Oct 2025.
When and where is Newcastle United vs Fulham?
Sat, 25 Oct 2025, 14:00 UTC at St. James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, Premier League.
What is the head-to-head record between Newcastle United and Fulham?
In 38 league meetings since 2001: Newcastle United 16 wins, 5 draws, Fulham 17 wins (goals 50-47).