Newcastle United 4-3 Leeds United
Updated
Newcastle United won: Newcastle United 4-3 Leeds United in the Premier League (Round 21) on Wed, 7 Jan 2026 at St. James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne. Newcastle United goals: Harvey Barnes 36', Joelinton 54', Bruno Guimarães 90'+1 (pen), Harvey Barnes 90'+12. Leeds United goals: Brenden Aaronson 32', Dominic Calvert-Lewin 45'+5 (pen), Brenden Aaronson 79'. Expected goals: 2.43-1.89. Possession: 62-38. Player of the match: Harvey Barnes (8.9).
Match report
Newcastle United beat Leeds United 4-3
Newcastle United came from behind to beat Leeds United 4-3 at St. James' Park on Wednesday 7 January in the Premier League.
Brenden Aaronson put Leeds United ahead on 32' (0-1), Harvey Barnes levelled for Newcastle United on 36' (1-1), Dominic Calvert-Lewin restored Leeds United's lead from the penalty spot on 45+5' (1-2), Joelinton levelled for Newcastle United on 54' (2-2), Brenden Aaronson restored Leeds United's lead on 79' (2-3), Bruno Guimarães levelled for Newcastle United from the penalty spot on 90+1' (3-3) and Harvey Barnes restored Newcastle United's lead on 90+12' (4-3).
Harvey Barnes's 90+12' strike proved decisive.
Newcastle United had 62% of the ball, shots were 18-14 (8-6 on target) and expected goals finished 2.43-1.89.
Harvey Barnes (Newcastle United) was player of the match with an 8.9 rating.
Attendance: 52,176. Referee: Michael Salisbury.
Match stats
| Newcastle United | Leeds United | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 62 | 38 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.43 | 1.89 |
| Total shots | 18 | 14 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 6 |
| Touches in opposition box | 37 | 26 |
| Big chances | 3 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 471 (86%) | 256 (77%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 2 |
| Corners | 8 | 4 |
| Total shots | 18 | 14 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 6 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 15 | 12 |
Lineups
Newcastle United (4-3-3): Nick Pope, Lewis Miley, Malick Thiaw, Fabian Schär, Lewis Hall, Bruno Guimarães, Sandro Tonali, Joelinton, Harvey Barnes, Nick Woltemade, Anthony Gordon
Leeds United (3-5-2): Lucas Perri, Joe Rodon, Jaka Bijol, Pascal Struijk, James Justin, Anton Stach, Ethan Ampadu, Ilia Gruev, Gabriel Gudmundsson, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Brenden Aaronson
Key events
- 7' · Yellow card · Malick Thiaw (Newcastle United)
- 22' · Yellow card · Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Leeds United)
- 32' · Goal · Brenden Aaronson (Leeds United)
- 36' · Goal · Harvey Barnes (Newcastle United)
- 45'+3 · Yellow card · Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United)
- 45'+5 · Goal · Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Leeds United)
- 45'+6 · Yellow card · Joelinton (Newcastle United)
- 46' · Substitution · Sven Botman for Malick Thiaw (Newcastle United)
- 46' · Substitution · Valentino Livramento for Sandro Tonali (Newcastle United)
- 54' · Goal · Joelinton (Newcastle United)
- 75' · Substitution · Yoane Wissa for Nick Woltemade (Newcastle United)
- 76' · Substitution · Jacob Ramsey for Fabian Schär (Newcastle United)
- 79' · Goal · Brenden Aaronson (Leeds United)
- 80' · Substitution · Noah Okafor for Anton Stach (Leeds United)
- 81' · Substitution · Jacob Murphy for Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United)
- 87' · Substitution · Lukas Nmecha for Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Leeds United)
- 90'+1 · Goal · Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle United)
- 90'+7 · Substitution · Sebastiaan Bornauw for Joe Rodon (Leeds United)
- 90'+7 · Substitution · Ao Tanaka for Ilia Gruev (Leeds United)
- 90'+7 · Substitution · Wilfried Gnonto for Brenden Aaronson (Leeds United)
- 90'+10 · Yellow card · Ethan Ampadu (Leeds United)
- 90'+12 · Goal · Harvey Barnes (Newcastle United)
All-time head-to-head
33 league meetings since 1993: Newcastle United 14, draws 11, Leeds United 8.
Questions
Who won Newcastle United vs Leeds United?
Newcastle United won, 4-3 (Premier League) on Wed, 7 Jan 2026.
When and where is Newcastle United vs Leeds United?
Wed, 7 Jan 2026, 20:15 UTC at St. James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, Premier League.
What is the head-to-head record between Newcastle United and Leeds United?
In 33 league meetings since 1993: Newcastle United 14 wins, 11 draws, Leeds United 8 wins (goals 50-46).