Newcastle vs Manchester United Highlights and Goals

Premier League

8:15 PMMarch 4, 2026

Regular Season - 29

Newcastle

Show Score

2 - 1

HT:(1 - 1)

Manchester United

St. James' Park

Referee: Peter Bankes, England

How did the teams perform?

Newcastle

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

0 Total Votes

Manchester United

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

Match Stats Lineups Head-2-Head Standings

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Match Stats

Ball possession

45%

55%

2.22

Expected goals (xG)

1.28

0.00

Goals Prevented

0.00

Attack

12

Total shots

14

5

Shots on target

5

6

Shots off target

4

1

Blocked shots

5

8

Shots inside box

8

4

Shots outside box

6

2

Corner kicks

4

0

Offsides

0

Passing

374

Total passes

457

288 (77%)

Accurate passes

375 (82%)

Discipline

15

Fouls

15

4

Yellow cards

3

1

Red cards

0

4

Goalkeeper saves

3

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Lineup

Newcastle

4-3-3

32 G Aaron Ramsdale 6.3

3 D Lewis Hall 6.7

33 D Dan Burn 6.9

12 D Malick Thiaw 6.7

2 D Kieran Trippier (C) 80' Tripping 90' 7.2

7 M Joelinton 38' Holding 7.3

8 M Sandro Tonali 7.9

41 M Jacob Ramsey 26' Holding 45+1' Diving 5.3

11 F Harvey Barnes 6.2

10 F Anthony Gordon 45+6' 7.9

20 F Anthony Elanga 7.6

Substitutes

1 G Nick Pope

4 D Sven Botman 90+7' Replaced by S. Tonali

37 D Alex Murphy

61 D Leo Shahar

28 M Joe Willock 46' Replaced by H. Barnes 6.5

9 F Yoane Wissa

62 F Sean Neave

23 M Jacob Murphy 84' Replaced by A. Elanga 6.3

18 F William Osula 90' 85' Replaced by A. Gordon 7.6

Coach

Eddie Howe

Manchester United

4-2-3-1

31 G Senne Lammens 7.5

23 D Luke Shaw 39' Holding 6.0

5 D Harry Maguire 6.7

15 D Leny Yoro 6.3

3 D Noussair Mazraoui 64' Tripping 6.5

37 M Kobbie Mainoo 6.3

18 M Casemiro 45+9' 7.3

10 M Matheus Cunha 6.7

8 M Bruno Fernandes (C) 45+9' 7.5

19 M Bryan Mbeumo 37' Roughing 5.9

30 F Benjamin Šeško 6.2

Substitutes

1 G Altay Bayındır

12 D Tyrell Malacia 85' Replaced by N. Mazraoui 6.2

26 D Ayden Heaven

72 D Godwill Kukonki

2 D Diogo Dalot 61' Replaced by Casemiro 6.0

25 M Manuel Ugarte 61' Replaced by L. Shaw 6.2

39 M Tyler Fletcher

16 F Amad Diallo 76' Replaced by K. Mainoo 6.7

11 F Joshua Zirkzee 77' Replaced by B. Mbeumo 6.6

Coach

Michael Carrick

Premier League Standings - Premier League

TotalHomeAway

Pos	Team	MP	W	D	L	+/-	GD	Pts	Form
1	Arsenal	29	19	7	3	58-22	36	64	W No match found D 18 February: Wolves 2 - 2 Arsenal D No match found W 01 March: Arsenal 2 - 1 Chelsea W 04 March: Brighton 0 - 1 Arsenal
2	Manchester City	28	18	5	5	57-25	32	59	D No match found W 11 February: Manchester City 3 - 0 Fulham W 21 February: Manchester City 2 - 1 Newcastle W 28 February: Leeds 0 - 1 Manchester City W No match found
3	Manchester United	28	14	9	5	50-38	12	51	W 07 February: Manchester United 2 - 0 Tottenham W No match found D No match found W 01 March: Manchester United 2 - 1 Crystal Palace W No match found
4	Aston Villa	28	15	6	7	38-30	8	51	L No match found D No match found W No match found D No match found L 04 March: Aston Villa 1 - 4 Chelsea
5	Liverpool	28	14	6	8	47-37	10	48	W No match found L No match found W 22 February: Nottingham Forest 0 - 1 Liverpool W 28 February: Liverpool 5 - 2 West Ham W No match found
6	Chelsea	28	12	9	7	49-33	16	45	W 07 February: Wolves 1 - 3 Chelsea W No match found D 21 February: Chelsea 1 - 1 Burnley D No match found L No match found
7	Brentford	28	13	4	11	44-40	4	43	W 07 February: Newcastle 2 - 3 Brentford W No match found D No match found L No match found W No match found
8	Everton	28	11	7	10	32-33	-1	40	D No match found W No match found L 23 February: Everton 0 - 1 Manchester United L No match found W 03 March: Everton 2 - 0 Burnley
9	Fulham	28	12	4	12	40-42	-2	40	L 07 February: Fulham 1 - 2 Everton L 11 February: Manchester City 3 - 0 Fulham L No match found W 01 March: Fulham 2 - 1 Tottenham W No match found
10	Bournemouth	28	9	12	7	44-46	-2	39	W No match found D No match found W No match found D 28 February: Bournemouth 1 - 1 Sunderland D 03 March: Bournemouth 0 - 0 Brentford
11	Brighton	28	9	10	9	38-35	3	37	D No match found L 11 February: Aston Villa 1 - 0 Brighton L No match found W 01 March: Brighton 2 - 1 Nottingham Forest W No match found
12	Sunderland	28	9	10	9	29-34	-5	37	W No match found L 11 February: Sunderland 0 - 1 Liverpool L 22 February: Sunderland 1 - 3 Fulham L No match found D No match found
13	Newcastle	28	10	6	12	40-42	-2	36	L 07 February: Newcastle 2 - 3 Brentford L No match found W No match found L 28 February: Newcastle 2 - 3 Everton L No match found
14	Crystal Palace	28	9	8	11	30-34	-4	35	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 L 01 March: Manchester United 2 - 1 Crystal Palace
15	Leeds	28	7	10	11	37-47	-10	31	L No match found W No match found D 21 February: Aston Villa 1 - 1 Leeds D No match found L 03 March: Leeds 0 - 1 Sunderland
16	Tottenham	28	7	8	13	38-43	-5	29	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 L 01 March: Fulham 2 - 1 Tottenham
17	Nottingham Forest	28	7	6	15	26-41	-15	27	D No match found L No match found D No match found L 01 March: Brighton 2 - 1 Nottingham Forest L No match found
18	West Ham	28	6	7	15	34-54	-20	25	L No match found W No match found D 21 February: West Ham 0 - 0 Bournemouth D No match found L No match found
19	Burnley	28	4	7	17	32-56	-24	19	L 07 February: Burnley 0 - 2 West Ham L No match found W No match found D No match found L 03 March: Everton 2 - 0 Burnley
20	Wolves	29	2	7	20	20-51	-31	13	L No match found D 18 February: Wolves 2 - 2 Arsenal D No match found L No match found W 03 March: Wolves 2 - 1 Liverpool

Qualification/Relegation

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

Newcastle United’s ten men secured a stunning 2-1 Premier League victory over Manchester United, overcoming a first-half red card with a dramatic late winner at St. James’ Park.

The Magpies, reduced to ten before half-time on March 4, 2026, defied all odds. Substitute William Osula became the hero, scoring in the 90th minute to complete an unforgettable comeback.

13th-placed Newcastle (LLWLL) sought improved form. Third-placed Manchester United (WWDWW) aimed to solidify their Champions League push. This clash carried significant weight for both clubs.

The match began tensely. Newcastle’s Jacob Ramsey received the first booking (26th minute) for holding. Both teams battled intensely for midfield control in a cagey start.

Physicality escalated towards half-time, leading to more cards. United’s B. Mbeumo was booked (37th), then Newcastle’s Joelinton (38th) and United’s Luke Shaw (39th) in quick succession.

A pivotal moment struck in added time. Jacob Ramsey received a second yellow for diving (45+1 minute), reducing Newcastle to ten men. This controversial decision sparked fury.

Remarkably, ten-man Newcastle then took the lead. Anthony Gordon converted a penalty (45+6 minute). United quickly responded, Casemiro heading home Bruno Fernandes’ assist (45+9 minute).

The interval allowed managers to re-strategize. Newcastle faced a monumental task with ten men. Manchester United, with their numerical advantage, aimed to dominate the second half.

Newcastle brought on Harvey Barnes for Ramsey at half-time. United made a double change (61st minute), introducing Mateo Ugarte and Diogo Dalot. Noussair Mazraoui was booked for tripping (64th minute).

Against the odds, the Magpies showed immense defensive grit. They largely nullified United’s attacks, holding firm under pressure. United pushed desperately. Kieran Trippier was cautioned (80th minute).

Then, in the 90th minute, St. James’ Park erupted. Substitute William Osula, on for only five minutes, struck Newcastle’s dramatic winning goal. Kieran Trippier delivered the crucial assist, sealing a memorable victory.

Newcastle secured their win with 45% possession. Their expected goals (xG) of 2.22 significantly surpassed United’s 1.28. Both teams registered five shots on target, showcasing Newcastle’s clinical finishing.

This heroic victory provides a huge confidence boost for Newcastle, potentially reigniting their Premier League campaign. For Manchester United, it marks a significant missed opportunity and a surprising setback.