Match report

Newcastle Defeats Barnsley 3-0 in Championship

Newcastle
Newcastle
3–0
FT
Barnsley
Barnsley
May 7, 2017

Newcastle secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Barnsley in their Championship clash. The match, held on 2017-05-07, saw Newcastle dominate with goals from A. Perez, C. Mbemba, and D. Gayle. Newcastle's early goal by A. Perez set the tone, while D. Gayle's late goal sealed the deal. Barnsley struggled to find their footing against the determined Newcastle attack.

Key Facts

  • • Newcastle 3-0 Barnsley
  • • A. Perez scored the first goal at 23 minutes
  • • C. Mbemba added the second goal at 59 minutes
  • • D. Gayle sealed the win with the third goal at 90 minutes
  • • J. Shelvey received a yellow card for Newcastle
  • • I. Hayden replaced Massadio Haïdara in the first half

Lineups

Newcastle

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Starting XI

  • 21 R. Elliot (G)
  • 18 C. Mbemba (D)
  • 3 P. Dummett (D)
  • 14 I. Hayden (M)
  • 22 D. Yedlin (D)
  • 20 Y. Gouffran (M)
  • 4 J. Colback (M)
  • 12 J. Shelvey (M)
  • 30 C. Atsu (M)
  • 45 A. Mitrović (F)
  • 17 Ayoze Pérez (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 M. Haïdara
  • 15 M. Diamé
  • 9 D. Gayle
  • 7 A. Lazaar
  • 8 V. Anita
  • 26 K. Darlow
  • 33 D. Murphy

Barnsley

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Davies (G)
  • 5 A. MacDonald (D)
  • 18 A. Jackson (D)
  • 21 S. Janko (D)
  • 36 M. James (M)
  • 6 J. Scowen (M)
  • 10 G. Moncur (M)
  • 38 C. Elder (D)
  • 40 R. Kent (M)
  • 20 T. Bradshaw (F)
  • 34 R. Hedges (M)

Substitutes

  • 15 M. Watkins
  • 11 E. Lee
  • 28 R. Williams
  • 13 N. Townsend
  • 16 C. Evans
  • 27 A. Mowatt
  • 29 G. Jones

Timeline

  1. Newcastle
    13' Newcastle subst · Substitution 1
    Off: I. Hayden · On: Massadio Haïdara
  2. Newcastle
    23' Newcastle Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Perez · Assist: D. Yedlin
  3. Newcastle
    26' Newcastle Card · Yellow Card
    J. Shelvey
  4. Barnsley
    54' Barnsley subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Hedges · On: M. Watkins
  5. Newcastle
    59' Newcastle Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Mbemba
  6. Newcastle
    72' Newcastle subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Shelvey · On: Mohamed Diamé
  7. Barnsley
    74' Barnsley subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Bradshaw · On: E. Lee
  8. Barnsley
    74' Barnsley subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Kent · On: Ryan Williams
  9. Newcastle
    80' Newcastle subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Perez · On: D. Gayle
  10. Newcastle
    90' Newcastle Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Gayle · Assist: A. Mitrović

Match Stats

Stat Newcastle Barnsley
Fouls 9 9
Pass Accuracy 79% 75%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 15 8
Corners 10 4
Total Passes 478 375
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 8 3
Shots off Target 3 3
Possession 55% 45%
Accurate Passes 377 280
Shots Inside Box 12 4
Saves 3 5
Shots Outside Box 3 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Newcastle's early goal by A. Perez at 23 minutes set the tone for the match, giving them a crucial early lead and momentum.
  • ▸ C. Mbemba's goal at 59 minutes put Barnsley further behind, making it difficult for them to mount a comeback.
  • ▸ D. Gayle's late goal at 90 minutes sealed Newcastle's victory, ensuring they secured all three points in the Championship.