Newcastle controlled the clearest attacking zones and sustained pressure for longer spells. Aston Villa still found moments when the first pass beat the press, but they rarely turned those entries into repeated threats. The match tilted on spacing, second balls, and who produced the cleaner final action around the box.
Newcastle vs Aston Villa
Sat 17 October, 16:30
St James' Park
Jarred Gillett
Newcastle
Full time
0 - 1
Aston Villa
⚽
Manzambi 36'
How did the teams perform?
Newcastle4Total Votes
Aston Villa2 votes
2 votes
Newcastle
Aston Villa
KEY STATS
Ball possession
49%51%
16
Total shots15
1.07
Expected goals (xG)1.63
ATTACK
16
Total shots15
6
Shots off target4
1
Shots on target3
1.07
Expected goals (xG)1.63
11
Shots inside box11
5
Shots outside box4
4
Corner kicks5
PASSES
407
Total passes431
337
Accurate passes347
DEFENCE
5
Offsides0
2
Goalkeeper saves1
9
Blocked shots8
DISCIPLINE
14
Fouls11
6
Yellow cards2
0
Red cards0
