Newcastle United 2-1 Manchester United
Updated
Newcastle United won: Newcastle United 2-1 Manchester United in the Premier League (Round 29) on Wed, 4 Mar 2026 at St. James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne. Newcastle United goals: Anthony Gordon 45'+6 (pen), William Osula 90'. Manchester United goals: Casemiro 45'+9. Sent off: Jacob Ramsey (45'). Expected goals: 2.48-1.48. Possession: 45-55. Player of the match: Anthony Gordon (8.4).
Match report
Newcastle United beat Manchester United 2-1
Newcastle United squeezed past Manchester United 2-1 at St. James' Park on Wednesday 4 March in the Premier League.
Anthony Gordon put Newcastle United ahead from the penalty spot on 45+6' (1-0), Casemiro levelled for Manchester United on 45+9' (1-1) and William Osula restored Newcastle United's lead on 90' (2-1).
William Osula's 90' strike proved decisive.
Jacob Ramsey (Newcastle United) was sent off on 45+1'.
Newcastle United had 45% of the ball, shots were 12-14 (5-5 on target) and expected goals finished 2.48-1.48.
Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United) was player of the match with an 8.4 rating.
Attendance: 52,184. Referee: Peter Bankes.
Match stats
| Newcastle United | Manchester United | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 45 | 55 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.48 | 1.48 |
| Total shots | 12 | 14 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 23 | 33 |
| Big chances | 3 | 4 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 3 |
| Accurate passes | 291 (76%) | 384 (82%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 3 |
| Corners | 2 | 4 |
| Total shots | 12 | 14 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 1 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 8 | 8 |
Lineups
Newcastle United (4-3-3): Aaron Ramsdale, Kieran Trippier, Malick Thiaw, Daniel Burn, Lewis Hall, Jacob Ramsey, Sandro Tonali, Joelinton, Anthony Elanga, Anthony Gordon, Harvey Barnes
Manchester United (4-2-3-1): Senne Lammens, Noussair Mazraoui, Leny Yoro, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, Casemiro, Kobbie Mainoo, Bryan Mbeumo, Bruno Fernandes, Matheus Cunha, Benjamin Sesko
Key events
- 26' · Yellow card · Jacob Ramsey (Newcastle United)
- 37' · Yellow card · Bryan Mbeumo (Manchester United)
- 38' · Yellow card · Joelinton (Newcastle United)
- 39' · Yellow card · Luke Shaw (Manchester United)
- 45'+1 · Red card · Jacob Ramsey (Newcastle United)
- 45'+6 · Goal · Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United)
- 45'+9 · Goal · Casemiro (Manchester United)
- 46' · Substitution · Joseph Willock for Harvey Barnes (Newcastle United)
- 61' · Substitution · Manuel Ugarte for Luke Shaw (Manchester United)
- 61' · Substitution · Diogo Dalot for Casemiro (Manchester United)
- 64' · Yellow card · Noussair Mazraoui (Manchester United)
- 76' · Substitution · Amad Diallo for Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United)
- 77' · Substitution · Joshua Zirkzee for Bryan Mbeumo (Manchester United)
- 80' · Yellow card · Kieran Trippier (Newcastle United)
- 84' · Substitution · Jacob Murphy for Anthony Elanga (Newcastle United)
- 85' · Substitution · William Osula for Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United)
- 85' · Substitution · Tyrell Malacia for Noussair Mazraoui (Manchester United)
- 90' · Goal · William Osula (Newcastle United)
- 90'+7 · Substitution · Sven Botman for Sandro Tonali (Newcastle United)
All-time head-to-head
62 league meetings since 1993: Newcastle United 12, draws 16, Manchester United 34.
Newcastle United vs Manchester United: full head-to-head record
Questions
Who won Newcastle United vs Manchester United?
Newcastle United won, 2-1 (Premier League) on Wed, 4 Mar 2026.
When and where is Newcastle United vs Manchester United?
Wed, 4 Mar 2026, 20:15 UTC at St. James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, Premier League.
What is the head-to-head record between Newcastle United and Manchester United?
In 62 league meetings since 1993: Newcastle United 12 wins, 16 draws, Manchester United 34 wins (goals 68-119).