Match report

Newcastle Defeats Sheffield Utd 1-0 in Premier League Clash

Newcastle
Newcastle
1–0
FT
Sheffield Utd
Sheffield Utd
May 19, 2021

Newcastle held off a resilient Sheffield Utd side to secure a narrow but vital 1-0 victory in the Premier League. The Magpies took the lead through J. Willock in the first half, capitalizing on a well-executed move from J. Murphy. Despite second-half substitutions and relentless efforts, Sheffield Utd could not find an equalizer, leaving them with their fifth consecutive loss in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • Newcastle 1-0 Sheffield Utd
  • • J. Willock scored the only goal in the 45th minute
  • • O. Norwood and Enda Stevens received yellow cards for Sheffield Utd
  • • Substitutions included D. Gayle and S. Longstaff for Newcastle
  • • Jayden Bogle and F. Seriki made late appearances for Sheffield Utd

Lineups

Newcastle

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Martin Dúbravka (G)
  • 23 Jacob Murphy (D)
  • 17 Emil Krafth (D)
  • 18 Federico Fernández (D)
  • 3 Paul Dummett (D)
  • 11 Matt Ritchie (D)
  • 28 Joseph Willock (M)
  • 8 Jonjo Shelvey (M)
  • 24 Miguel Almirón (M)
  • 10 Allan Saint-Maximin (F)
  • 9 Joelinton (F)

Substitutes

  • 29 Mark Gillespie
  • 2 Ciaran Clark
  • 15 Jamal Lewis
  • 19 Javier Manquillo
  • 36 Sean Longstaff
  • 4 Matthew Longstaff
  • 16 Jeff Hendrick
  • 12 Dwight Gayle
  • 7 Andy Carroll

Sheffield Utd

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 1 Aaron Ramsdale (G)
  • 6 Chris Basham (D)
  • 12 John Egan (D)
  • 19 Jack Robinson (D)
  • 20 Jayden Bogle (M)
  • 16 Oliver Norwood (M)
  • 4 John Fleck (M)
  • 3 Enda Stevens (M)
  • 17 David McGoldrick (F)
  • 38 Daniel Jebbison (F)
  • 23 Ben Osborn (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 Wes Foderingham
  • 13 Max Lowe
  • 33 Kyron Gordon
  • 15 Phil Jagielka
  • 31 Zak Brunt
  • 7 John Lundstram
  • 40 Femi Seriki
  • 24 Rhian Brewster
  • 36 Harry Boyes

Timeline

  1. Sheffield Utd
    24' Sheffield Utd Card · Yellow Card
    O. Norwood

    Foul

  2. Sheffield Utd
    31' Sheffield Utd Card · Yellow Card
    Enda Stevens

    Holding

  3. Newcastle
    45'+4 Newcastle Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Willock · Assist: J. Murphy
  4. Newcastle
    46' Newcastle subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Gayle · On: Joelinton
  5. Sheffield Utd
    67' Sheffield Utd subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Brewster · On: B. Osborn
  6. Newcastle
    71' Newcastle subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Longstaff · On: A. Saint-Maximin
  7. Newcastle
    85' Newcastle subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Carroll · On: J. Willock
  8. Sheffield Utd
    90'+3 Sheffield Utd subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Seriki · On: Jayden Bogle

Match Stats

Stat Newcastle Sheffield Utd
Fouls 7 7
Pass Accuracy 89% 84%
Offsides 2 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 11
Corners 5 2
Total Passes 474 461
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 2 1
Shots on Target 5 1
Shots off Target 9 9
Possession 50% 50%
Accurate Passes 421 389
Shots Inside Box 8 6
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box 8 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ J. Willock's goal just before halftime shifted the momentum decisively in Newcastle's favor
  • ▸ Newcastle's strategic substitutions bolstered their defense and maintained control over the game