Newcastle United 0-1 Aston Villa
Updated
Aston Villa won: Newcastle United 0-1 Aston Villa in the Premier League (Round 7) on Sat, 17 Oct 2026 at St. James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne. Aston Villa goals: Johan Manzambi 36'. Expected goals: 0.99-1.57. Possession: 50-50. Player of the match: Johan Manzambi (8).
Match report
Aston Villa beat Newcastle United 1-0
Aston Villa edged Newcastle United 1-0 away from home at St. James' Park on Saturday 17 October in the Premier League.
Johan Manzambi put Aston Villa ahead on 36' (0-1).
Newcastle United had 50% of the ball, shots were 16-15 (1-3 on target) and expected goals finished 0.99-1.57.
Johan Manzambi (Aston Villa) was player of the match with an 8 rating.
The result leaves Aston Villa 12th on 8 points, with Newcastle United 11th on 8.
Attendance: 52,626. Referee: Jarred Gillett.
Match stats
| Newcastle United | Aston Villa | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 50 | 50 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.99 | 1.57 |
| Total shots | 16 | 15 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 37 | 26 |
| Big chances | 0 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 337 (83%) | 347 (81%) |
| Yellow cards | 6 | 2 |
| Corners | 4 | 5 |
| Total shots | 16 | 15 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 9 | 8 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 11 | 11 |
Lineups
Newcastle United (4-2-3-1): Lukás Hornícek, Lewis Miley, Malick Thiaw, Sven Botman, Lewis Hall, Nico González, Joelinton, Matias Fernandez-Pardo, Joseph Willock, Harvey Barnes, Yoane Wissa
Aston Villa (4-2-3-1): Zion Suzuki, Matty Cash, Victor Nilsson Lindelöf, Tyrone Mings, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Boubacar Kamara, João Gomes, Alysson Edward, Johan Manzambi, Emiliano Buendía, Nicolas Jackson
Key events
- 18' · Yellow card · Joelinton (Newcastle United)
- 18' · Yellow card · Sven Botman (Newcastle United)
- 25' · Yellow card · João Gomes (Aston Villa)
- 28' · Yellow card · Alysson Edward (Aston Villa)
- 36' · Goal · Johan Manzambi (Aston Villa)
- 46' · Substitution · John McGinn for Alysson Edward (Aston Villa)
- 53' · Yellow card · Nico González (Newcastle United)
- 55' · Yellow card · Yoane Wissa (Newcastle United)
- 56' · Substitution · Bazoumana Touré for Matias Fernandez-Pardo (Newcastle United)
- 56' · Substitution · William Osula for Joseph Willock (Newcastle United)
- 72' · Substitution · Ibrahim Mbaye for Emiliano Buendía (Aston Villa)
- 72' · Substitution · Ross Barkley for Johan Manzambi (Aston Villa)
- 72' · Substitution · Leon Goretzka for João Gomes (Aston Villa)
- 77' · Substitution · Pau Torres for Aaron Wan-Bissaka (Aston Villa)
- 78' · Yellow card · William Osula (Newcastle United)
- 86' · Yellow card · Malick Thiaw (Newcastle United)
- 90' · Substitution · Daniel Burn for Joelinton (Newcastle United)
All-time head-to-head
60 league meetings since 1993: Newcastle United 28, draws 18, Aston Villa 14.
Questions
Who won Newcastle United vs Aston Villa?
Aston Villa won, 0-1 (Premier League) on Sat, 17 Oct 2026.
When and where is Newcastle United vs Aston Villa?
Sat, 17 Oct 2026, 16:30 UTC at St. James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, Premier League.
What is the head-to-head record between Newcastle United and Aston Villa?
In 60 league meetings since 1993: Newcastle United 28 wins, 18 draws, Aston Villa 14 wins (goals 86-59).