Match report

Newcastle Defeats Fulham 2-0 in Premier League Clash

Fulham
Fulham
0–2
FT
Newcastle
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

  1. Newcastle
    23' Newcastle Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Willock
  2. Fulham
    46' Fulham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Loftus-Cheek · On: F. Anguissa
  3. Fulham
    64' Fulham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Maja · On: A. Lookman
  4. Newcastle
    65' Newcastle subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Gayle · On: A. Saint-Maximin
  5. Newcastle
    73' Newcastle subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Fabian Schär · On: E. Krafth
  6. Fulham
    75' Fulham Card · Yellow Card
    Kenny Tete

    Tripping

  7. Fulham
    76' Fulham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Tyrese Francois · On: J. Bryan
  8. Newcastle
    80' Newcastle subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Hendrick · On: M. Almirón
  9. Newcastle
    88' Newcastle Goal · Penalty
    Fabian 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.