Manchester United 1-0 Newcastle United
Updated
Manchester United won: Manchester United 1-0 Newcastle United in the Premier League (Round 18) on Fri, 26 Dec 2025 at Old Trafford, Manchester. Manchester United goals: Patrick Dorgu 24'. Expected goals: 1.27-1.18. Possession: 33-67. Player of the match: Lewis Hall (8.4).
Match report
Manchester United beat Newcastle United 1-0
Manchester United edged Newcastle United 1-0 at Old Trafford on Friday 26 December in the Premier League.
Patrick Dorgu put Manchester United ahead on 24' (1-0).
Manchester United had 33% of the ball, shots were 10-16 (4-3 on target) and expected goals finished 1.27-1.18.
Lewis Hall (Newcastle United) was player of the match with an 8.4 rating.
Attendance: 73,996. Referee: Anthony Taylor.
Match stats
| Manchester United | Newcastle United | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 33 | 67 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.27 | 1.18 |
| Total shots | 10 | 16 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 15 | 44 |
| Big chances | 1 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 252 (77%) | 548 (87%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 1 |
| Corners | 2 | 11 |
| Total shots | 10 | 16 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 0 | 7 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 8 | 14 |
Lineups
Manchester United (4-2-3-1): Senne Lammens, Diogo Dalot, Ayden Heaven, Lisandro Martínez, Luke Shaw, Casemiro, Manuel Ugarte, Patrick Dorgu, Mason Mount, Matheus Cunha, Benjamin Šeško
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
Key events
- 24' · Goal · Patrick Dorgu (Manchester United)
- 46' · Substitution · Jack Fletcher for Mason Mount (Manchester United)
- 60' · Substitution · Joshua Zirkzee for Benjamin Šeško (Manchester United)
- 61' · Substitution · Leny Yoro for Casemiro (Manchester United)
- 68' · Substitution · Yoane Wissa for Nick Woltemade (Newcastle United)
- 68' · Substitution · Joelinton for Jacob Ramsey (Newcastle United)
- 68' · Substitution · Harvey Barnes for Jacob Murphy (Newcastle United)
- 69' · Yellow card · Luke Shaw (Manchester United)
- 73' · Yellow card · Sandro Tonali (Newcastle United)
- 77' · Substitution · Joseph Willock for Sandro Tonali (Newcastle United)
- 88' · Substitution · Tyrell Malacia for Luke Shaw (Manchester United)
- 88' · Substitution · Tyler Fredricson for Lisandro Martínez (Manchester United)
- 90'+2 · Yellow card · Matheus Cunha (Manchester United)
All-time head-to-head
62 league meetings since 1993: Manchester United 34, draws 16, Newcastle United 12.
Manchester United vs Newcastle United: full head-to-head record
Questions
Who won Manchester United vs Newcastle United?
Manchester United won, 1-0 (Premier League) on Fri, 26 Dec 2025.
When and where is Manchester United vs Newcastle United?
Fri, 26 Dec 2025, 20:00 UTC at Old Trafford, Manchester, Premier League.
What is the head-to-head record between Manchester United and Newcastle United?
In 62 league meetings since 1993: Manchester United 34 wins, 16 draws, Newcastle United 12 wins (goals 119-68).