Match report

Newcastle and Leicester Draw 0-0 in Premier League Clash

Newcastle
Newcastle
0–0
FT
Leicester
Leicester
May 22, 2023

Newcastle and Leicester locked horns in an uneventful draw at St. James' Park, with both sides failing to find the back of the net despite several chances throughout the match. Bruno Guimaraes and A. Isak drew early yellow cards for Newcastle, while Leicester made multiple substitutions as they sought a breakthrough.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Newcastle 0 - 0 Leicester
  • • Bruno Guimaraes received a yellow card at minute 8
  • • A. Isak was also booked for Newcastle at minute 27
  • • Leicester made three substitutions in the second half: K. Iheanacho, J. Evans, and J. Vardy entered the game

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)
  • 32 E. Anderson (M)
  • 24 M. Almirón (F)
  • 9 C. Wilson (F)
  • 14 A. Isak (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 A. Saint-Maximin
  • 23 J. Murphy
  • 8 A. Gordon
  • 13 M. Targett
  • 1 M. Dúbravka
  • 81 L. Miley
  • 12 J. Lewis
  • 3 P. Dummett
  • 30 H. Ashby

Leicester

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 31 D. Iversen (G)
  • 27 T. Castagne (D)
  • 15 H. Souttar (D)
  • 6 J. Evans (D)
  • 3 W. Faes (D)
  • 33 L. Thomas (D)
  • 25 W. Ndidi (M)
  • 8 Y. Tielemans (M)
  • 42 B. Soumaré (M)
  • 14 K. Ịheanachọ (F)
  • 9 J. Vardy (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 J. Maddison
  • 20 P. Daka
  • 7 H. Barnes
  • 24 N. Mendy
  • 16 V. Kristiansen
  • 12 A. Smithies
  • 26 D. Praet
  • 18 D. Amartey
  • 37 Tetê

Timeline

  1. Newcastle
    8' Newcastle Card · Yellow Card
    Bruno Guimaraes

    Foul

  2. Newcastle
    27' Newcastle Card · Yellow Card
    A. Isak

    Foul

  3. Leicester
    46' Leicester subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Iheanacho · On: J. Maddison
  4. Leicester
    63' Leicester subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Evans · On: P. Daka
  5. Leicester
    63' Leicester subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Vardy · On: H. Barnes
  6. Newcastle
    68' Newcastle subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Wilson · On: A. Saint-Maximin
  7. Newcastle
    77' Newcastle subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Anderson · On: J. Murphy
  8. Newcastle
    88' Newcastle subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Almirón · On: Anthony Gordon
  9. Leicester
    89' Leicester subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Wilfred Ndidi · On: N. Mendy

Match Stats

Stat Newcastle Leicester
Fouls 9 5
Pass Accuracy 89% 59%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 23 1
Corners 12 1
Total Passes 702 209
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 6 0
Shots on Target 4 1
xG 2.19 0.09
Shots off Target 13 0
Possession 78% 22%
Accurate Passes 628 123
Shots Inside Box 15 1
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 8 0

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early yellow cards to Bruno Guimaraes and A. Isak for Newcastle shifted the momentum slightly towards Leicester at the beginning of the match.
  • ▸ Leicester's tactical shift with multiple substitutions in the second half did not result in a goal, as both sides continued to struggle with breaking through tight defenses.