Match report

Newcastle Defeats Southampton 2-1 in League Cup Thriller

Newcastle
Newcastle
2–1
FT
Southampton
Southampton
Jan 31, 2023

Newcastle emerged victorious against Southampton in a thrilling League Cup encounter, securing a 2-1 win at St James' Park. S. Longstaff starred for the Magpies with two early goals, while C. Adams pulled one back for the Saints. Despite Bruno Guimarães being sent off late in the game, Newcastle held on to advance in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Newcastle 2–1 Southampton.
  • • Goals by S. Longstaff for Newcastle (5' and 21').
  • • Goal by C. Adams for Southampton at 29'.
  • • Bruno Guimarães sent off for Newcastle with a red card in the 82nd minute.

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
  • 6 J. Lascelles
  • 32 E. Anderson
  • 11 M. Ritchie
  • 26 K. Darlow
  • 3 P. Dummett
  • 12 J. Lewis

Southampton

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 31 G. Bazunu (G)
  • 14 J. Bree (D)
  • 4 Lyanco (D)
  • 35 J. Bednarek (D)
  • 22 M. Salisu (D)
  • 2 K. Walker-Peters (D)
  • 8 J. Ward-Prowse (M)
  • 27 I. Diallo (M)
  • 26 C. Alcaraz (M)
  • 9 A. Armstrong (F)
  • 10 C. Adams (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 S. Edozie
  • 15 R. Perraud
  • 45 R. Lavia
  • 7 J. Aribo
  • 18 S. Mara
  • 13 W. Caballero
  • 24 M. Elyounoussi
  • 6 D. Ćaleta-Car
  • 11 M. Oršić

Timeline

  1. Newcastle
    5' Newcastle Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Longstaff · Assist: K. Trippier
  2. Newcastle
    21' Newcastle Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Longstaff · Assist: M. Almirón
  3. Southampton
    29' Southampton Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Adams
  4. Southampton
    36' Southampton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Walker-Peters · On: S. Edozie
  5. Southampton
    46' Southampton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Lyanco · On: R. Perraud
  6. Southampton
    46' Southampton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Carlos Alcaraz · On: R. Lavia
  7. Newcastle
    61' Newcastle subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Wilson · On: A. Isak
  8. Newcastle
    61' Newcastle subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Willock · On: A. Saint-Maximin
  9. Newcastle
    62' Newcastle subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Almirón · On: J. Murphy
  10. Southampton
    77' Southampton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Ibrahima Diallo · On: J. Aribo
  11. Newcastle
    81' Newcastle Var · Card upgrade
    Bruno Guimaraes
  12. Newcastle
    82' Newcastle Card · Red Card
    Bruno Guimaraes

    Foul

  13. Southampton
    88' Southampton subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Salisu · On: S. Mara
  14. Newcastle
    90'+5 Newcastle subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Isak · On: J. Lascelles
  15. Newcastle
    90'+7 Newcastle subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Murphy · On: E. Anderson

Match Stats

Stat Newcastle Southampton
Fouls 10 14
Pass Accuracy 75% 79%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 15 8
Corners 5 1
Total Passes 364 441
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 4 4
Shots on Target 7 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 1
Possession 45% 55%
Accurate Passes 274 350
Shots Inside Box 10 3
Saves 2 5
Shots Outside Box 5 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Newcastle took an early lead through S. Longstaff, scoring twice within the first 21 minutes to set the tone.
  • ▸ Southampton's C. Adams reduced the deficit at 29', providing hope for a comeback.
  • ▸ Bruno Guimarães' red card in the 82nd minute changed the momentum and forced Newcastle to defend with ten men, but they held on to secure the win.