Match report

Newcastle Defeats Leicester 2-0 in League Cup

Newcastle
Newcastle
2–0
FT
Leicester
Leicester
Jan 10, 2023

Newcastle secured a dominant win over Leicester with a 2-0 scoreline in their League Cup clash. Dan Burn and Joelinton were instrumental, scoring crucial goals for Newcastle that sealed their victory against a valiant Leicester side.

Key Facts

  • • Dan Burn scored the opening goal at minute 60 with an assist from Joelinton.
  • • Joelinton added the second goal at minute 72, assisted by Matias Almiron.
  • • Newcastle had three yellow cards (S. Longstaff, Dan Burn, S. Botman).
  • • Leicester received two yellow cards (A. Perez, Wilfred Ndidi).

Lineups

Newcastle

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 22 N. Pope (G)
  • 2 K. Trippier (D)
  • 5 F. Schär (D)
  • 4 S. Botman (D)
  • 33 D. Burn (D)
  • 36 S. Longstaff (M)
  • 39 Bruno Guimarães (M)
  • 28 J. Willock (M)
  • 24 M. Almirón (F)
  • 9 C. Wilson (F)
  • 7 Joelinton (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 A. Isak
  • 10 A. Saint-Maximin
  • 23 J. Murphy
  • 32 E. Anderson
  • 26 K. Darlow
  • 20 C. Wood
  • 11 M. Ritchie
  • 6 J. Lascelles
  • 19 Javi Manquillo

Leicester

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Ward (G)
  • 27 T. Castagne (D)
  • 18 D. Amartey (D)
  • 3 W. Faes (D)
  • 33 L. Thomas (D)
  • 25 W. Ndidi (M)
  • 8 Y. Tielemans (M)
  • 11 M. Albrighton (M)
  • 17 Ayoze Pérez (M)
  • 7 H. Barnes (M)
  • 20 P. Daka (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 J. Vardy
  • 14 K. Ịheanachọ
  • 24 N. Mendy
  • 49 K. McAteer
  • 44 S. Braybrooke
  • 23 J. Vestergaard
  • 4 Ç. Söyüncü
  • 34 L. Brunt
  • 31 D. Iversen

Timeline

  1. Newcastle
    37' Newcastle Card · Yellow Card
    S. Longstaff

    Foul

  2. Newcastle
    38' Newcastle Card · Yellow Card
    Dan Burn

    Foul

  3. Newcastle
    60' Newcastle Goal · Normal Goal
    Dan Burn · Assist: Joelinton
  4. Leicester
    62' Leicester Card · Yellow Card
    A. Perez

    Foul

  5. Leicester
    64' Leicester subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Daka · On: J. Vardy
  6. Leicester
    64' Leicester subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Thomas · On: K. Iheanacho
  7. Leicester
    67' Leicester Card · Yellow Card
    Wilfred Ndidi

    Foul

  8. Newcastle
    72' Newcastle Goal · Normal Goal
    Joelinton · Assist: M. Almirón
  9. Newcastle
    78' Newcastle subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Wilson · On: A. Isak
  10. Newcastle
    81' Newcastle Card · Yellow Card
    S. Botman

    Foul

  11. Newcastle
    84' Newcastle subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Almirón · On: A. Saint-Maximin
  12. Leicester
    84' Leicester subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Perez · On: N. Mendy
  13. Newcastle
    90' Newcastle subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Willock · On: J. Murphy

Match Stats

Stat Newcastle Leicester
Fouls 13 16
Pass Accuracy 77% 71%
Offsides 4 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 22 7
Corners 12 4
Total Passes 342 319
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 4 3
Shots on Target 9 1
Shots off Target 9 3
Possession 52% 48%
Accurate Passes 262 225
Shots Inside Box 17 4
Saves 1 7
Shots Outside Box 5 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Dan Burn's goal in the 60th minute gave Newcastle a crucial lead.
  • ▸ Joelinton's second goal at the 72nd minute solidified Newcastle's position and effectively ended Leicester's hopes of a comeback.