Match report

Newcastle Stuns Liverpool 2–1 in League Cup Clash

Liverpool
Liverpool
1–2
FT
Newcastle
Newcastle
Mar 16, 2025

Newcastle stunned Premier League giants Liverpool to secure an impressive 2–1 win in their League Cup clash on 2025-03-16 at St James' Park. Goals from Dan Burn and A. Isak put Newcastle firmly in control, despite a late consolation strike by F. Chiesa for the Reds.

Key Facts

  • • Newcastle's Dan Burn scored first (45') assisted by K. Trippier.
  • • A. Isak doubled Newcastle’s lead (52'), with an assist from J. Murphy.
  • • F. Chiesa pulled one back for Liverpool in injury time (90'+4) with an assist from H. Elliott.
  • • Newcastle held on to secure the 2–1 victory over Liverpool.

Lineups

Liverpool

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 62 C. Kelleher (G)
  • 78 J. Quansah (D)
  • 5 I. Konaté (D)
  • 4 V. van Dijk (D)
  • 26 A. Robertson (D)
  • 38 R. Gravenberch (M)
  • 10 A. Mac Allister (M)
  • 11 Mohamed Salah (M)
  • 8 D. Szoboszlai (M)
  • 7 L. Díaz (M)
  • 20 Diogo Jota (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 D. Núñez
  • 17 C. Jones
  • 18 C. Gakpo
  • 14 F. Chiesa
  • 19 H. Elliott
  • 21 K. Tsimikas
  • 53 J. McConnell
  • 3 W. Endō
  • 1 Alisson Becker

Newcastle

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 22 N. Pope (G)
  • 2 K. Trippier (D)
  • 5 F. Schär (D)
  • 33 D. Burn (D)
  • 21 T. Livramento (D)
  • 39 Bruno Guimarães (M)
  • 8 S. Tonali (M)
  • 7 Joelinton (M)
  • 23 J. Murphy (F)
  • 14 A. Isak (F)
  • 11 H. Barnes (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 C. Wilson
  • 28 J. Willock
  • 17 E. Krafth
  • 78 S. Neave
  • 18 W. Osula
  • 13 M. Targett
  • 67 L. Miley
  • 1 M. Dúbravka
  • 36 S. Longstaff

Timeline

  1. Newcastle
    45' Newcastle Goal · Normal Goal
    Dan Burn · Assist: K. Trippier
  2. Newcastle
    52' Newcastle Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Isak · Assist: J. Murphy
  3. Liverpool
    57' Liverpool subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Diogo Jota · On: D. Núñez
  4. Liverpool
    57' Liverpool subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Ibrahima Konaté · On: C. Jones
  5. Liverpool
    67' Liverpool subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Mac Allister · On: C. Gakpo
  6. Liverpool
    74' Liverpool subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Gravenberch · On: F. Chiesa
  7. Liverpool
    74' Liverpool subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Díaz · On: H. Elliott
  8. Newcastle
    81' Newcastle subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Isak · On: C. Wilson
  9. Newcastle
    81' Newcastle subst · Substitution 2
    Off: H. Barnes · On: J. Willock
  10. Liverpool
    90'+4 Liverpool Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Chiesa · Assist: H. Elliott
  11. Liverpool
    90'+6 Liverpool Var · Goal confirmed
    F. Chiesa
  12. Newcastle
    90' Newcastle Card · Yellow Card
    N. Pope

    Time wasting

  13. Newcastle
    90' Newcastle subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Murphy · On: E. Krafth

Match Stats

Stat Liverpool Newcastle
Fouls 14 10
Pass Accuracy 80% 63%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 7 17
Corners 4 9
Total Passes 450 228
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 2 3
Shots on Target 2 6
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 8
Possession 66% 34%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 359 144
Shots Inside Box 7 11
Saves 4 1
Shots Outside Box 0 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Dan Burn's goal just before half-time gave Newcastle a crucial advantage, setting the stage for their eventual win.
  • ▸ A. Isak’s second goal for Newcastle in the 52nd minute cemented their lead and shifted momentum away from Liverpool.