Newcastle v Chelsea result

Full-time · Newcastle 1–2 Chelsea

Premier League · · St. James' Park

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Newcastle 1–2 Chelsea — Chelsea won this Premier League match.

Match report, in numbers

The result

Chelsea won 2–1 at St. James' Park in the Premier League on Sunday 26 August.

The goals

It was 0–0 at half-time. The goals TACTIX’s match events name — Chelsea: E. Hazard (76’ pen); Newcastle: Joselu (83’, assisted by D. Yedlin) and an own goal by D. Yedlin (87’).

What it changes

Newcastle have scored 42 goals, the fifth-fewest of the 20 clubs (2018/19 so far). Newcastle have conceded 48 goals, the seventh-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs.

Chelsea have scored 63 goals, the sixth-most of the 20 clubs (2018/19 so far). Chelsea have conceded 39 goals, the third-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs.

Newcastle are winless in their last three matches in all competitions. Chelsea have won their last three matches in all competitions.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, E. Hazard (Chelsea) 8.1, D. Yedlin (Newcastle) 6.6 and Joselu (Newcastle) 5.3 led the match.

Next up

Newcastle next host Everton on 2 November 2026.

Chelsea next host Manchester United on 31 October 2026.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

Next for Newcastle: Newcastle v Everton, Monday 2 November — the preview. Next for Chelsea: Chelsea v Manchester United, Saturday 31 October — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Newcastle 1–2 Chelsea · Premier League
  • Venue: St. James' Park · Newcastle upon Tyne
  • Referee: Paul Tierney, England
  • Head-to-head (last 3): Newcastle 1 · draws 0 · Chelsea 2 · 3.33 goals/game
  • Recent form: Newcastle 1W 1D 3L · Chelsea 3W 0D 2L

Newcastle 1–2 Chelsea (Premier League): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 13 May 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

0.88 / 1.25
Goals
against 1 / 1 · 3 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
4.14 / 4.2
Corners
against 3.57 / 1.6 · 1 of the last 4 over 9.5
over 5 matches
2.86 / 3.6
Shots on target
against 4 / 3.4 · 2 of the last 4 over 8.5
over 5 matches
1.29 / 1.2
Cards
against 1.71 / 1.2 · 2 of the last 4 over 3.5
over 5 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 18 August 2018. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 18 August 2018. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameNewcastle for / againstLineChelsea for / against
Goals scored
0.88 for · 1 against n 8
2.5standard
1.25 for · 1 against n 8
Corners won
4.14 for · 3.57 against n 7
9.5standard
4.2 for · 1.6 against n 5
Shots
12.57 for · 10.86 against n 7
19.5standard
12.8 for · 9 against n 5
Shots on target
2.86 for · 4 against n 7
8.5standard
3.6 for · 3.4 against n 5
Fouls committed
10.14 for · 10.43 against n 7
21.5standard
9.2 for · 10.4 against n 5
Cards shown
1.29 for · 1.71 against n 7
3.5standard
1.2 for · 1.2 against n 5

Referee: Paul Tierney, England.

Newcastle

Newcastle Goalkeeper

Newcastle — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
M. Dúbravka290180 min31.5 /9021 /9000 /90
Newcastle — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Newcastle before kick-off, to 18 August 2018. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
M. Dúbravka n 890
2.55/3

Newcastle Defensive

Newcastle — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
C. Clark290180 min42 /9021 /9010.5 /902010 /9010.5 /9000 /90
J. Lascelles290180 min42 /9063 /9010.5 /90178.5 /9031.5 /9000 /90
P. Dummett290180 min21 /9010.5 /9000 /90105 /9000 /9000 /90
D. Yedlin18989 min11 /9022 /9000 /9011 /9011 /9000 /90
Javier Manquillo14545 min00 /9024 /9000 /9024 /9024 /9012 /90
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Newcastle — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Newcastle before kick-off, to 18 August 2018. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
M. Diamé n 888.9
1.58/3
0.54/0
N. Kanté
Kenedy n 884.4
1.26/2
2.47/5
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C. Clark n 890
0.95/1
0.63/2
A. Rüdiger
J. Lascelles n 890
0.95/2
0.86/0
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J. Shelvey n 889.1
0.95/1
0.53/1
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Newcastle — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Newcastle before kick-off, to 18 August 2018. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
M. Diamé n 888.9
4.98/8
Kenedy n 884.4
2.56/3
C. Clark n 890
1.86/4
J. Lascelles n 890
1.66/3
J. Shelvey n 889.1
1.47/3
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Newcastle Attacking

Newcastle — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
Joselu275149 min10.6 /9000 /9053 /9010.6 /9021.2 /9000 /90
Ayoze Pérez273146 min00 /9000 /9031.8 /9031.8 /9010.6 /9021.2 /90
S. Rondón13131 min00 /9000 /9025.8 /9000 /9000 /9000 /90
J. Shelvey290180 min00 /9000 /9021 /9010.5 /9073.5 /9021 /90
Kenedy290180 min00 /9000 /9042 /9021 /9000 /9084 /90
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Newcastle — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Newcastle before kick-off, to 18 August 2018. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
Kenedy n 884.4
1.68/3
0.42/1
M. Diamé n 888.9
1.36/2
0.11/0
J. Shelvey n 889.1
1.15/3
0.32/0
C. Clark n 890
0.53/1
0.11/0
J. Lascelles n 890
0.43/0
0.11/0
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Newcastle — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Newcastle before kick-off, to 18 August 2018. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
C. Clark n 890
00/0
0.11/0
J. Shelvey n 889.1
00/0
0.11/0
M. Dúbravka n 890
00/0
00/0
J. Lascelles n 890
00/0
00/0
M. Diamé n 888.9
00/0
00/0
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Chelsea

Chelsea Goalkeeper

Chelsea — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
Kepa Arrizabalaga290180 min52.5 /9021 /9000 /90

Chelsea Defensive

Chelsea — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
A. Rüdiger290180 min31.5 /9010.5 /9000 /9084 /9000 /9000 /90
César Azpilicueta290180 min42 /9042 /9031.5 /9084 /9021 /9000 /90
David Luiz290180 min10.5 /9010.5 /9000 /9094.5 /9010.5 /9010.5 /90
Marcos Alonso290180 min42 /9000 /9010.5 /90126 /9010.5 /9000 /90
Jorginho290180 min31.5 /9010.5 /9000 /9052.5 /9000 /9000 /90
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Chelsea — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Chelsea before kick-off, to 18 August 2018. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
N. Kanté n 890
1.57/4
0.64/1
M. Diamé
César Azpilicueta n 890
16/2
0.43/0
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David Luiz n 882.8
0.74/1
1.25/1
—
A. Rüdiger n 890
0.62/1
0.64/1
C. Clark
Marcos Alonso n 889.1
0.42/1
1.16/2
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Chelsea — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Chelsea before kick-off, to 18 August 2018. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
N. Kanté n 890
2.38/6
Marcos Alonso n 889.1
1.88/6
David Luiz n 882.8
1.57/3
César Azpilicueta n 890
1.47/3
A. Rüdiger n 890
1.45/2
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Chelsea Attacking

Chelsea — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
Pedro286171 min21.1 /9000 /9073.7 /9031.6 /9031.6 /9063.2 /90
Álvaro Morata283165 min10.5 /9000 /9052.7 /9021.1 /9010.5 /9031.6 /90
Willian269137 min00 /9010.7 /9010.7 /9000 /9042.6 /9042.6 /90
O. Giroud11515 min00 /9000 /90212 /90212 /9016 /9000 /90
Jorginho290180 min10.5 /9000 /9021 /9021 /9010.5 /9000 /90
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Chelsea — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Chelsea before kick-off, to 18 August 2018. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
Marcos Alonso n 889.1
2.37/6
0.85/1
A. Rüdiger n 890
1.14/2
0.11/0
David Luiz n 882.8
1.15/3
0.32/0
N. Kanté n 890
0.95/1
0.11/0
César Azpilicueta n 890
0.11/0
00/0
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Chelsea — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Chelsea before kick-off, to 18 August 2018. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
Marcos Alonso n 889.1
0.32/0
0.32/0
César Azpilicueta n 890
00/0
0.11/0
N. Kanté n 890
0.11/0
00/0
A. Rüdiger n 890
00/0
00/0
David Luiz n 882.8
00/0
00/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Newcastle Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
M. Dúbravka9000000006.1
D. Yedlin9001001406.4
F. Fernández90000011Y6.8
C. Clark9000000306.9
P. Dummett9000000106.5
M. Ritchie90000012Y6.5
M. Diamé9000100406.3
Ki Sung-Yueng9000100206.3
F. Schär79000001Y6.7
J. Murphy7300110106.7
S. Rondón6200100006.6
Joselu sub2810110207.2
Ayoze Pérez sub1700100006.2
Y. Muto sub1100001006.6

Chelsea Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
Kepa Arrizabalaga9000000006.5
César Azpilicueta9000210407.2
A. Rüdiger9000200006.9
David Luiz9000000006.8
Marcos Alonso9000100107.2
N. Kanté9000000507
Jorginho9000001307.3
E. Hazard9010511007.8
M. Kovačić79000032Y6.9
Pedro6900211107.1
Álvaro Morata6500200006.5
O. Giroud2500102106.9
Willian2100001007
R. Barkley1100000006.6

Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.

Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Newcastle v Chelsea — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
NewcastleLLWLD
Last 5: 1W 1D 3L · 1 scored / 1 conceded per game
ChelseaLWLWW
Last 5: 3W 0D 2L · 1.4 scored / 1.4 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 3
Newcastle 1 · 0 draws · Chelsea 2 · 3.33 goals/game
  • 2018-05-13 Newcastle 3–0 Chelsea
  • 2018-01-28 Chelsea 3–0 Newcastle
  • 2017-12-02 Chelsea 3–1 Newcastle
League standing · 2018/19
Last recorded position — not updated during the season.
Newcastle#13 pos45 pts38 pl-6 GD
Chelsea#3 pos72 pts38 pl+24 GD
Goals per game
Newcastle scored1.11
Chelsea scored1.66
Newcastle conceded1.26
Chelsea conceded1.03

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In their last 3 meetings, Newcastle won 1, Chelsea won 2 and there were 0 draws, averaging 3.33 goals per game.
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Recent form — Newcastle 1W 1D 3L; Chelsea 3W 0D 2L.

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