Newcastle United 2-1 Burnley
Updated
Newcastle United won: Newcastle United 2-1 Burnley in the Premier League (Round 15) on Sat, 6 Dec 2025 at St. James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne. Newcastle United goals: Bruno Guimarães 31', Anthony Gordon 45'+8 (pen). Burnley goals: Zian Flemming 90'+4 (pen). Sent off: Lucas Pires (43'). Expected goals: 1.76-1.60. Possession: 70-30. Player of the match: Bruno Guimarães (8.7).
Match report
Newcastle United beat Burnley 2-1
Newcastle United narrowly beat Burnley 2-1 at St. James' Park on Saturday 6 December in the Premier League.
Bruno Guimarães put Newcastle United ahead on 31' (1-0), Anthony Gordon made it 2-0 from the penalty spot on 45+8' and Zian Flemming pulled one back for Burnley from the penalty spot on 90+4' (2-1).
Lucas Pires (Burnley) was sent off on 43'.
Newcastle United had 70% of the ball, shots were 17-9 (7-3 on target) and expected goals finished 1.76-1.60.
Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle United) was player of the match with an 8.7 rating.
Attendance: 52,041. Referee: Stuart Attwell.
Match stats
| Newcastle United | Burnley | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 70 | 30 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.76 | 1.60 |
| Total shots | 17 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 26 | 19 |
| Big chances | 2 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 554 (91%) | 188 (73%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 2 |
| Corners | 9 | 9 |
| Total shots | 17 | 9 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 6 | 5 |
Lineups
Newcastle United (4-3-3): Aaron Ramsdale, Valentino Livramento, Fabian Schär, Malick Thiaw, Daniel Burn, Joseph Willock, Bruno Guimarães, Jacob Ramsey, Anthony Elanga, Nick Woltemade, Anthony Gordon
Burnley (4-3-3): Martin Dúbravka, Kyle Walker, Hjalmar Ekdal, Maxime Estève, Lucas Pires, Lesley Ugochukwu, Josh Cullen, Florentino, Lyle Foster, Armando Broja, Jacob Bruun Larsen
Key events
- 31' · Goal · Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle United)
- 35' · Yellow card · Kyle Walker (Burnley)
- 43' · Red card · Lucas Pires (Burnley)
- 45'+8 · Goal · Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United)
- 46' · Substitution · Joe Worrall for Lyle Foster (Burnley)
- 52' · Yellow card · Valentino Livramento (Newcastle United)
- 63' · Substitution · Lewis Hall for Daniel Burn (Newcastle United)
- 63' · Substitution · Lewis Miley for Joseph Willock (Newcastle United)
- 65' · Substitution · Josh Laurent for Florentino (Burnley)
- 74' · Substitution · Joelinton for Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United)
- 74' · Substitution · Yoane Wissa for Nick Woltemade (Newcastle United)
- 86' · Substitution · Zian Flemming for Armando Broja (Burnley)
- 86' · Substitution · Jaidon Anthony for Jacob Bruun Larsen (Burnley)
- 89' · Yellow card · Josh Laurent (Burnley)
- 90'+3 · Yellow card · Jacob Ramsey (Newcastle United)
- 90'+4 · Goal · Zian Flemming (Burnley)
- 90'+5 · Substitution · Marcus Edwards for Hjalmar Ekdal (Burnley)
- 90'+6 · Substitution · Sandro Tonali for Jacob Ramsey (Newcastle United)
All-time head-to-head
16 league meetings since 2014: Newcastle United 10, draws 4, Burnley 2.
Questions
Who won Newcastle United vs Burnley?
Newcastle United won, 2-1 (Premier League) on Sat, 6 Dec 2025.
When and where is Newcastle United vs Burnley?
Sat, 6 Dec 2025, 15:00 UTC at St. James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, Premier League.
What is the head-to-head record between Newcastle United and Burnley?
In 16 league meetings since 2014: Newcastle United 10 wins, 4 draws, Burnley 2 wins (goals 28-14).