Match report
Everton Stuns Newcastle with Late Thriller, 3-2 (Premier League)
Newcastle
2–3
FT
Everton
Feb 28, 2026
In a highly entertaining game at St. James' Park, Everton stunned Newcastle with a 3-2 win in their Premier League clash on Tuesday. Both teams exchanged early goals with Branthwaite and Ramsey netting for their respective sides before Beto gave the Toffees an early lead. Despite equalizing through Murphy, Newcastle couldn't hold off a determined Everton side led by Barry's late goal.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Newcastle 2–3 Everton (Premier League)
- • Goals: J. Branthwaite (19'), Beto (34'), T. Barry (83') for Everton; J. Ramsey (32'), J. Murphy (82') for Newcastle
- • Yellow Cards: K. Dewsbury-Hall, J. Garner for Everton; J. Willock, Dan Burn, L. Hall for Newcastle
Lineups
Newcastle
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Nick Pope (G)
- 2 Kieran Trippier (D)
- 12 Malick Thiaw (D)
- 33 Dan Burn (D)
- 3 Lewis Hall (D)
- 41 Jacob Ramsey (M)
- 8 Sandro Tonali (M)
- 20 Anthony Elanga (M)
- 27 Nick Woltemade (M)
- 7 Joelinton (M)
- 10 Anthony Gordon (F)
Substitutes
- 28 Joe Willock
- 11 Harvey Barnes
- 23 Jacob Murphy
- 32 Aaron Ramsdale
- 4 Sven Botman
- 61 Leo Shahar
- 37 Alex Murphy
- 9 Yoane Wissa
- 18 William Osula
Everton
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Jordan Pickford (G)
- 15 Jake O'Brien (D)
- 6 James Tarkowski (D)
- 32 Jarrad Branthwaite (D)
- 16 Vitaliy Mykolenko (D)
- 37 James Garner (M)
- 27 Idrissa Gueye (M)
- 7 Dwight McNeil (M)
- 22 Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (M)
- 10 Iliman Ndiaye (M)
- 9 Beto (F)
Substitutes
- 12 Mark Travers
- 2 Nathan Patterson
- 5 Michael Keane
- 20 Tyler Dibling
- 34 Merlin Röhl
- 42 Tim Iroegbunam
- 45 Harrison Armstrong
- 11 Thierno Barry
- 19 Tyrique George
Timeline
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19' Everton Goal · Normal GoalJ. Branthwaite · Assist: J. Garner
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32' Newcastle Goal · Normal GoalJ. Ramsey · Assist: S. Tonali
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34' Everton Goal · Normal GoalBeto
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46' Newcastle subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Ramsey · On: J. Willock
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53' Everton Card · Yellow CardK. Dewsbury-Hall
Tripping
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56' Newcastle subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Elanga · On: J. Murphy
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56' Newcastle subst · Substitution 3Off: N. Woltemade · On: H. Barnes
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61' Newcastle Card · Yellow CardJ. Willock
Holding
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67' Everton Card · Yellow CardJ. Garner
Tripping
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74' Everton subst · Substitution 1Off: Beto · On: T. Barry
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75' Newcastle subst · Substitution 4Off: K. Trippier · On: Y. Wissa
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81' Everton subst · Substitution 2Off: D. McNeil · On: H. Armstrong
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82' Newcastle Goal · Normal GoalJ. Murphy · Assist: Joelinton
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83' Everton Goal · Normal GoalT. Barry · Assist: K. Dewsbury-Hall
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86' Newcastle subst · Substitution 5Off: Anthony Gordon · On: W. Osula
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88' Newcastle Card · Yellow CardDan Burn
Unsportsmanlike conduct
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89' Everton subst · Substitution 3Off: K. Dewsbury-Hall · On: M. Keane
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90'+7 Newcastle Card · Yellow CardL. Hall
Match Stats
| Stat | Newcastle | Everton |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 15 | 7 |
| Pass Accuracy | 87% | 73% |
| Offsides | 0 | 4 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 17 | 9 |
| Corners | 7 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 571 | 304 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 5 |
| xG | 0.95 | 2.13 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 3 |
| Possession | 66% | 34% |
| Goals Prevented | -1 | -1 |
| Accurate Passes | 499 | 223 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 4 |
| Saves | 2 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 10 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Beto's quickfire goal in the 34th minute gave Everton a crucial lead over Newcastle.
- ▸ Everton held on despite Newcastle equalizing through Murphy with just minutes left, securing victory with Barry's late strike.