Match report
Newcastle Defeats Fulham 2-0 in Premier League Clash
Fulham
0–2
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Newcastle
May 23, 2021
Newcastle secured a crucial 2-0 victory over Fulham in a Premier League match on Saturday. The Magpies took the lead through Joe Willock's goal in the 23rd minute, and Fabian Schär sealed the win with a penalty in the 88th. Fulham struggled to find an equalizer despite making multiple substitutions in the second half, showcasing Newcastle's defensive resilience in the competition.
Key Facts
- • Fulham vs Newcastle ended 0-2 in the Premier League
- • J. Willock scored the opening goal in the 23rd minute for Newcastle
- • Fabian Schär sealed the win with a penalty in the 88th minute
- • Fulham made three substitutions throughout the match
- • Kenny Tete received a yellow card for Fulham in the 75th minute
Lineups
Fulham
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 12 Marek Rodák (G)
- 2 Kenny Tete (D)
- 16 Tosin Adarabioyo (D)
- 13 Tim Ream (D)
- 14 Bobby Reid (M)
- 29 André Zambo Anguissa (M)
- 25 Joshua Onomah (M)
- 23 Joe Bryan (M)
- 48 Fabio Carvalho (F)
- 19 Ademola Lookman (F)
- 17 Ivan Cavaleiro (F)
Substitutes
- 1 Alphonse Aréola
- 34 Ola Aina
- 3 Michael Hector
- 15 Ruben Loftus-Cheek
- 35 Tyrese Francois
- 18 Mario Lemina
- 27 Josh Maja
- 58 Sylvester Jasper
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)
- 36 Sean Longstaff (M)
- 24 Miguel Almirón (F)
- 10 Allan Saint-Maximin (F)
Substitutes
- 29 Mark Gillespie
- 19 Javier Manquillo
- 2 Ciaran Clark
- 15 Jamal Lewis
- 5 Fabian Schär
- 4 Matthew Longstaff
- 16 Jeff Hendrick
- 7 Andy Carroll
- 12 Dwight Gayle
Timeline
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23' Newcastle Goal · Normal GoalJ. Willock -
46' Fulham subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Loftus-Cheek · On: F. Anguissa -
64' Fulham subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Maja · On: A. Lookman -
65' Newcastle subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Gayle · On: A. Saint-Maximin -
73' Newcastle subst · Substitution 2Off: Fabian Schär · On: E. Krafth -
75' Fulham Card · Yellow CardKenny TeteTripping
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76' Fulham subst · Substitution 3Off: Tyrese Francois · On: J. Bryan -
80' Newcastle subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Hendrick · On: M. Almirón -
88' Newcastle Goal · PenaltyFabian Schär
Match Stats
| Stat | Fulham | Newcastle |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 12 | 6 |
| Pass Accuracy | 90% | 81% |
| Offsides | 1 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 14 | 10 |
| Corners | 5 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 597 | 333 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Blocked Shots | 7 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 0 | 4 |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 3 |
| Possession | 64% | 36% |
| Accurate Passes | 538 | 270 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 5 |
| Saves | 2 | 0 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Newcastle's early goal by Joe Willock in the 23rd minute set the tone for the match and boosted their confidence.
- ▸ Fulham's inability to respond to Newcastle's early lead and their subsequent yellow card to Kenny Tete in the 75th minute shifted the momentum further in Newcastle's favor.
- ▸ Fabian Schär's penalty in the 88th minute effectively ended any hopes of a Fulham comeback, solidifying Newcastle's victory.