Liverpool 4-1 Newcastle United
Updated
Liverpool won: Liverpool 4-1 Newcastle United in the Premier League (Round 24) on Sat, 31 Jan 2026 at Anfield, Liverpool. Liverpool goals: Hugo Ekitiké 41', Hugo Ekitiké 43', Florian Wirtz 67', Ibrahima Konaté 90'+3. Newcastle United goals: Anthony Gordon 36'. Expected goals: 2.28-0.36. Possession: 54-46. Player of the match: Hugo Ekitiké (9).
Match report
Liverpool rout Newcastle United 4-1
Liverpool came from behind to beat Newcastle United 4-1 at Anfield on Saturday 31 January in the Premier League.
Anthony Gordon put Newcastle United ahead on 36' (0-1), Hugo Ekitiké levelled for Liverpool on 41' (1-1), added another on 43' (2-1), Florian Wirtz made it 3-1 on 67' and Ibrahima Konaté made it 4-1 on 90+3'.
Liverpool had 54% of the ball, shots were 17-8 (7-2 on target) and expected goals finished 2.28-0.36. Liverpool were the better side on chances, too.
Hugo Ekitiké (Liverpool) was player of the match with a 9 rating.
Attendance: 60,416. Referee: Simon Hooper.
Match stats
| Liverpool | Newcastle United | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 54 | 46 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.28 | 0.36 |
| Total shots | 17 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 41 | 21 |
| Big chances | 7 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 345 (84%) | 266 (80%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 3 |
| Corners | 7 | 11 |
| Total shots | 17 | 8 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 11 | 4 |
Lineups
Liverpool (4-2-3-1): Alisson Becker, Dominik Szoboszlai, Ibrahima Konaté, Virgil van Dijk, Milos Kerkez, Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister, Mohamed Salah, Florian Wirtz, Cody Gakpo, Hugo Ekitiké
Newcastle United (4-3-3): Nick Pope, Kieran Trippier, Malick Thiaw, Daniel Burn, Lewis Hall, Jacob Ramsey, Sandro Tonali, Joseph Willock, Anthony Elanga, Anthony Gordon, Harvey Barnes
Key events
- 11' · Yellow card · Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United)
- 36' · Goal · Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United)
- 41' · Goal · Hugo Ekitiké (Liverpool)
- 43' · Goal · Hugo Ekitiké (Liverpool)
- 45'+3 · Yellow card · Jacob Ramsey (Newcastle United)
- 59' · Yellow card · Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool)
- 67' · Goal · Florian Wirtz (Liverpool)
- 73' · Substitution · Yoane Wissa for Harvey Barnes (Newcastle United)
- 73' · Substitution · Nick Woltemade for Joseph Willock (Newcastle United)
- 73' · Substitution · Jacob Murphy for Anthony Elanga (Newcastle United)
- 84' · Substitution · Federico Chiesa for Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)
- 84' · Substitution · Curtis Jones for Hugo Ekitiké (Liverpool)
- 84' · Substitution · William Osula for Kieran Trippier (Newcastle United)
- 86' · Yellow card · Daniel Burn (Newcastle United)
- 87' · Substitution · Wataru Endo for Florian Wirtz (Liverpool)
- 89' · Substitution · Alex Murphy for Lewis Hall (Newcastle United)
- 90'+3 · Goal · Ibrahima Konaté (Liverpool)
All-time head-to-head
63 league meetings since 1993: Liverpool 38, draws 14, Newcastle United 11.
Questions
Who won Liverpool vs Newcastle United?
Liverpool won, 4-1 (Premier League) on Sat, 31 Jan 2026.
When and where is Liverpool vs Newcastle United?
Sat, 31 Jan 2026, 20:00 UTC at Anfield, Liverpool, Premier League.
What is the head-to-head record between Liverpool and Newcastle United?
In 63 league meetings since 1993: Liverpool 38 wins, 14 draws, Newcastle United 11 wins (goals 133-69).