Newcastle vs Everton Highlights and Match Report

Premier League

3:00 PMFebruary 28, 2026

Regular Season - 28

Newcastle

Show Score

2 - 3

HT:(1 - 2)

Everton

St. James' Park

Referee: Stuart Attwell, England

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Newcastle

World Class 0 Solid 0 Bang Average 0 Lucky 0 Shocking 0

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Everton

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Match Stats Lineups Head-2-Head Standings

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Match Stats

Ball possession

66%

34%

0.95

Expected goals (xG)

2.13

-1.00

Goals Prevented

-1.00

Attack

17

Total shots

9

7

Shots on target

5

6

Shots off target

3

4

Blocked shots

1

7

Shots inside box

4

10

Shots outside box

5

7

Corner kicks

2

0

Offsides

4

Passing

571

Total passes

304

499 (87%)

Accurate passes

223 (73%)

Discipline

15

Fouls

7

3

Yellow cards

3

0

Red cards

0

2

Goalkeeper saves

4

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Lineup

Newcastle

4-2-3-1

1 G Nick Pope 5.9

3 D Lewis Hall 90+7' 6.6

33 D Dan Burn 88' Unsportsmanlike conduct 5.9

12 D Malick Thiaw 6.7

2 D Kieran Trippier (C) 5.6

8 M Sandro Tonali 32' 7.3

41 M Jacob Ramsey 32' 7.2

7 M Joelinton 82' 6.5

27 M Nick Woltemade 6.2

20 M Anthony Elanga 6.7

10 F Anthony Gordon 6.3

Substitutes

28 M Joe Willock 61' Holding 46' Replaced by J. Ramsey 6.2

11 M Harvey Barnes 56' Replaced by N. Woltemade 6.3

23 M Jacob Murphy 82' 56' Replaced by A. Elanga 7.2

9 F Yoane Wissa 75' Replaced by K. Trippier 6.5

18 F William Osula 86' Replaced by A. Gordon 6.3

32 G Aaron Ramsdale

4 D Sven Botman

61 D Leo Shahar

37 D Alex Murphy

Coach

Eddie Howe

Everton

4-2-3-1

1 G Jordan Pickford 5.6

16 D Vitaliy Mykolenko 6.9

32 D Jarrad Branthwaite 19' 7.6

6 D James Tarkowski (C) 6.6

15 D Jake O'Brien 6.7

27 M Idrissa Gueye 6.3

37 M James Garner 67' Tripping 19' 6.7

10 M Iliman Ndiaye 7.2

22 M Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall 53' Tripping 83' 7.2

7 M Dwight McNeil 6.6

9 F Beto 34' 8.2

Substitutes

11 F Thierno Barry 83' 90+6' 74' Replaced by Beto 6.6

45 M Harrison Armstrong 81' Replaced by D. McNeil 6.2

5 D Michael Keane 89' Replaced by K. Dewsbury-Hall 6.6

12 G Mark Travers

2 D Nathan Patterson

20 M Tyler Dibling

34 M Merlin Röhl

42 M Tim Iroegbunam

19 F Tyrique George

Coach

Leighton Baines

Premier League Standings - Premier League

TotalHomeAway

Pos	Team	MP	W	D	L	+/-	GD	Pts	Form
1	Arsenal	28	18	7	3	56-21	35	61	W 31 January: Leeds 0 - 4 Arsenal W 07 February: Arsenal 3 - 0 Sunderland D 12 February: Brentford 1 - 1 Arsenal D 18 February: Wolves 2 - 2 Arsenal W 22 February: Tottenham 1 - 4 Arsenal
2	Manchester City	28	18	5	5	57-25	32	59	D 01 February: Tottenham 2 - 2 Manchester City W 08 February: Liverpool 1 - 2 Manchester City W 11 February: Manchester City 3 - 0 Fulham W 21 February: Manchester City 2 - 1 Newcastle W 28 February: Leeds 0 - 1 Manchester City
3	Aston Villa	28	15	6	7	38-30	8	51	L 01 February: Aston Villa 0 - 1 Brentford D 07 February: Bournemouth 1 - 1 Aston Villa W 11 February: Aston Villa 1 - 0 Brighton D 21 February: Aston Villa 1 - 1 Leeds L 27 February: Wolves 2 - 0 Aston Villa
4	Manchester United	27	13	9	5	48-37	11	48	W 25 January: Arsenal 2 - 3 Manchester United W 01 February: Manchester United 3 - 2 Fulham W 07 February: Manchester United 2 - 0 Tottenham D 10 February: West Ham 1 - 1 Manchester United W 23 February: Everton 0 - 1 Manchester United
5	Liverpool	28	14	6	8	47-37	10	48	W 31 January: Liverpool 4 - 1 Newcastle L 08 February: Liverpool 1 - 2 Manchester City W 11 February: Sunderland 0 - 1 Liverpool W 22 February: Nottingham Forest 0 - 1 Liverpool W 28 February: Liverpool 5 - 2 West Ham
6	Chelsea	27	12	9	6	48-31	17	45	W 25 January: Crystal Palace 1 - 3 Chelsea W 31 January: Chelsea 3 - 2 West Ham W 07 February: Wolves 1 - 3 Chelsea D 10 February: Chelsea 2 - 2 Leeds D 21 February: Chelsea 1 - 1 Burnley
7	Brentford	28	13	4	11	44-40	4	43	W 01 February: Aston Villa 0 - 1 Brentford W 07 February: Newcastle 2 - 3 Brentford D 12 February: Brentford 1 - 1 Arsenal L 21 February: Brentford 0 - 2 Brighton W 28 February: Burnley 3 - 4 Brentford
8	Everton	28	11	7	10	32-33	-1	40	D 31 January: Brighton 1 - 1 Everton W 07 February: Fulham 1 - 2 Everton L 10 February: Everton 1 - 2 Bournemouth L 23 February: Everton 0 - 1 Manchester United W 28 February: Newcastle 2 - 3 Everton
9	Bournemouth	28	9	12	7	44-46	-2	39	W 31 January: Wolves 0 - 2 Bournemouth D 07 February: Bournemouth 1 - 1 Aston Villa W 10 February: Everton 1 - 2 Bournemouth D 21 February: West Ham 0 - 0 Bournemouth D 28 February: Bournemouth 1 - 1 Sunderland
10	Fulham	27	11	4	12	38-41	-3	37	W 24 January: Fulham 2 - 1 Brighton L 01 February: Manchester United 3 - 2 Fulham L 07 February: Fulham 1 - 2 Everton L 11 February: Manchester City 3 - 0 Fulham W 22 February: Sunderland 1 - 3 Fulham
11	Sunderland	28	9	10	9	29-34	-5	37	W 02 February: Sunderland 3 - 0 Burnley L 07 February: Arsenal 3 - 0 Sunderland L 11 February: Sunderland 0 - 1 Liverpool L 22 February: Sunderland 1 - 3 Fulham D 28 February: Bournemouth 1 - 1 Sunderland
12	Newcastle	28	10	6	12	40-42	-2	36	L 31 January: Liverpool 4 - 1 Newcastle L 07 February: Newcastle 2 - 3 Brentford W 10 February: Tottenham 1 - 2 Newcastle L 21 February: Manchester City 2 - 1 Newcastle L 28 February: Newcastle 2 - 3 Everton
13	Crystal Palace	27	9	8	10	29-32	-3	35	L 25 January: Crystal Palace 1 - 3 Chelsea D 01 February: Nottingham Forest 1 - 1 Crystal Palace W 08 February: Brighton 0 - 1 Crystal Palace L 11 February: Crystal Palace 2 - 3 Burnley W 22 February: Crystal Palace 1 - 0 Wolves
14	Brighton	27	8	10	9	36-34	2	34	L 24 January: Fulham 2 - 1 Brighton D 31 January: Brighton 1 - 1 Everton L 08 February: Brighton 0 - 1 Crystal Palace L 11 February: Aston Villa 1 - 0 Brighton W 21 February: Brentford 0 - 2 Brighton
15	Leeds	28	7	10	11	37-47	-10	31	L 31 January: Leeds 0 - 4 Arsenal W 06 February: Leeds 3 - 1 Nottingham Forest D 10 February: Chelsea 2 - 2 Leeds D 21 February: Aston Villa 1 - 1 Leeds L 28 February: Leeds 0 - 1 Manchester City
16	Tottenham	27	7	8	12	37-41	-4	29	D 24 January: Burnley 2 - 2 Tottenham D 01 February: Tottenham 2 - 2 Manchester City L 07 February: Manchester United 2 - 0 Tottenham L 10 February: Tottenham 1 - 2 Newcastle L 22 February: Tottenham 1 - 4 Arsenal
17	Nottingham Forest	27	7	6	14	25-39	-14	27	W 25 January: Brentford 0 - 2 Nottingham Forest D 01 February: Nottingham Forest 1 - 1 Crystal Palace L 06 February: Leeds 3 - 1 Nottingham Forest D 11 February: Nottingham Forest 0 - 0 Wolves L 22 February: Nottingham Forest 0 - 1 Liverpool
18	West Ham	28	6	7	15	34-54	-20	25	L 31 January: Chelsea 3 - 2 West Ham W 07 February: Burnley 0 - 2 West Ham D 10 February: West Ham 1 - 1 Manchester United D 21 February: West Ham 0 - 0 Bournemouth L 28 February: Liverpool 5 - 2 West Ham
19	Burnley	28	4	7	17	32-56	-24	19	L 02 February: Sunderland 3 - 0 Burnley L 07 February: Burnley 0 - 2 West Ham W 11 February: Crystal Palace 2 - 3 Burnley D 21 February: Chelsea 1 - 1 Burnley L 28 February: Burnley 3 - 4 Brentford
20	Wolves	29	2	7	20	20-51	-31	13	L 07 February: Wolves 1 - 3 Chelsea D 11 February: Nottingham Forest 0 - 0 Wolves D 18 February: Wolves 2 - 2 Arsenal L 22 February: Crystal Palace 1 - 0 Wolves W 27 February: Wolves 2 - 0 Aston Villa

Qualification/Relegation

• Promotion - Champions League (League phase)
• Promotion - Europa League (League phase)
• Relegation - Championship

Everton secured a dramatic 3-2 away victory against Newcastle, with substitute Thierno Barry snatching a late winner in a thrilling encounter at St. James’ Park.

Newcastle entered the match in 11th place, looking to improve their inconsistent league form. Everton, positioned 9th, aimed to build on their recent performances to climb further up the Premier League table. A win would see them leapfrog their hosts.

The visitors struck first in the 19th minute. Jarrad Branthwaite powerfully headed home from a precise James Garner delivery, giving Everton an early lead. The goal came against the run of play, catching Newcastle off guard.

Newcastle responded quickly, finding an equalizer. Jacob Ramsey leveled the score in the 32nd minute, slotting past the goalkeeper after an incisive pass from Sandro Tonali. St. James’ Park erupted as the home side found their rhythm.

Everton wasted no time reclaiming their advantage. Just two minutes later, in the 34th minute, Beto fired home from close range. His clinical finish restored the Toffees’ one-goal cushion before halftime, stunning the home support.

The first half concluded with Everton leading 2-1. Newcastle needed to convert their possession dominance into more clear-cut chances. Everton aimed to maintain their defensive resilience and exploit counter-attacking opportunities.

The second half saw a flurry of substitutions from both managers. Newcastle introduced Jacob Murphy and Anthony Elanga early in an effort to inject pace. Everton brought on Thierno Barry later to bolster their attacking options.

Newcastle pushed hard for an equalizer, creating several chances. Their persistence finally paid off late in the game. Jacob Murphy brilliantly found the net in the 82nd minute, leveling the score once more. Joelinton provided the crucial assist.

The joy for Newcastle was short-lived. Everton delivered a stunning blow moments later. Substitute Thierno Barry capitalized on a Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall pass in the 83rd minute, driving home the winning goal. This dramatic twist silenced the home crowd.

The closing minutes were intense, featuring several yellow cards as tempers flared. Deep into injury time, both Thierno Barry and Lewis Hall received bookings. Everton held firm against a desperate Newcastle surge, seeing out the victory.

Despite Newcastle dominating possession with 66% and registering 17 total shots, Everton proved more clinical. The Toffees only had 9 shots but achieved a higher expected goals (xG) of 2.13 compared to Newcastle’s 0.95. Everton’s five shots on target yielded three vital goals.

This crucial away win moves Everton to 9th in the Premier League table, surpassing Newcastle. The Magpies remain in 11th, facing further questions about their home form and consistency. Everton celebrated a vital victory in their quest for European qualification.