Newcastle United 2-2 Chelsea
Updated
It finished level: Newcastle United 2-2 Chelsea in the Premier League (Round 17) on Sat, 20 Dec 2025 at St. James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne. Newcastle United goals: Nick Woltemade 4', Nick Woltemade 20'. Chelsea goals: Reece James 49', João Pedro 66'. Expected goals: 2.32-1.22. Possession: 47-53. Player of the match: Nick Woltemade (8.5).
Match report
Newcastle United 2-2 Chelsea: match report
Newcastle United and Chelsea shared the points in a 2-2 draw at St. James' Park on Saturday 20 December in the Premier League.
Nick Woltemade put Newcastle United ahead on 4' (1-0), added another on 20' (2-0), Reece James pulled one back for Chelsea on 49' (2-1) and João Pedro levelled for Chelsea on 66' (2-2).
Newcastle United had 47% of the ball, shots were 11-13 (5-4 on target) and expected goals finished 2.32-1.22. Newcastle United will feel they deserved more.
Nick Woltemade (Newcastle United) was player of the match with an 8.5 rating.
Attendance: 52,226. Referee: Andy Madley.
Match stats
| Newcastle United | Chelsea | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 47 | 53 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.32 | 1.22 |
| Total shots | 11 | 13 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 21 | 26 |
| Big chances | 7 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 5 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 278 (77%) | 351 (81%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 6 |
| Corners | 6 | 4 |
| Total shots | 11 | 13 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 0 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 9 | 10 |
Lineups
Newcastle United (4-3-3): Aaron Ramsdale, Lewis Miley, Malick Thiaw, Fabian Schär, Lewis Hall, Bruno Guimarães, Sandro Tonali, Jacob Ramsey, Jacob Murphy, Nick Woltemade, Anthony Gordon
Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Robert Sánchez, Malo Gusto, Wesley Fofana, Trevoh Chalobah, Marc Cucurella, Reece James, Moisés Caicedo, Pedro Neto, Cole Palmer, Alejandro Garnacho, João Pedro
Key events
- 4' · Goal · Nick Woltemade (Newcastle United)
- 7' · Yellow card · Robert Sánchez (Chelsea)
- 20' · Goal · Nick Woltemade (Newcastle United)
- 27' · Yellow card · Alejandro Garnacho (Chelsea)
- 45' · Yellow card · Malo Gusto (Chelsea)
- 49' · Goal · Reece James (Chelsea)
- 54' · Substitution · Enzo Fernández for Malo Gusto (Chelsea)
- 59' · Yellow card · Enzo Maresca (Chelsea)
- 61' · Yellow card · Fabian Schär (Newcastle United)
- 66' · Goal · João Pedro (Chelsea)
- 70' · Yellow card · Moisés Caicedo (Chelsea)
- 72' · Substitution · Harvey Barnes for Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United)
- 73' · Substitution · Yoane Wissa for Nick Woltemade (Newcastle United)
- 73' · Substitution · Anthony Elanga for Jacob Murphy (Newcastle United)
- 77' · Yellow card · Yoane Wissa (Newcastle United)
- 79' · Substitution · Andrey Santos for Cole Palmer (Chelsea)
- 82' · Yellow card · Andrey Santos (Chelsea)
- 83' · Yellow card · João Pedro (Chelsea)
- 86' · Yellow card · Lewis Hall (Newcastle United)
- 89' · Substitution · Joseph Willock for Jacob Ramsey (Newcastle United)
All-time head-to-head
62 league meetings since 1993: Newcastle United 17, draws 14, Chelsea 31.
Questions
Who won Newcastle United vs Chelsea?
The match was a draw, 2-2 (Premier League) on Sat, 20 Dec 2025.
When and where is Newcastle United vs Chelsea?
Sat, 20 Dec 2025, 12:30 UTC at St. James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, Premier League.
What is the head-to-head record between Newcastle United and Chelsea?
In 62 league meetings since 1993: Newcastle United 17 wins, 14 draws, Chelsea 31 wins (goals 61-92).