Match report

Newcastle Stuns Chelsea with 1-0 Victory in Premier League Clash

Chelsea
Chelsea
0–1
FT
Newcastle
Newcastle
Mar 14, 2026

Newcastle stunned Chelsea with a 1-0 victory in a thrilling Premier League match at Stamford Bridge. Anthony Gordon scored the lone goal for Newcastle in the 18th minute, assisted by J. Willock, securing a vital three points for the Magpies. Despite dominating possession and creating chances, Chelsea could not find the equalizer, leaving them frustrated at the final whistle.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Chelsea 0-1 Newcastle
  • • Goal: Anthony Gordon (18', Newcastle, assist by J. Willock)
  • • Chelsea received two yellow cards (W. Fofana, M. Caicedo)
  • • Newcastle made three substitutions: N. Woltemade, Dan Burn, and A. Elanga
  • • Chelsea made three substitutions: M. Gusto, R. Lavia, and J. Hato

Lineups

Chelsea

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 R. Sanchez (G)
  • 27 M. Gusto (D)
  • 29 W. Fofana (D)
  • 23 T. Chalobah (D)
  • 3 M. Cucurella (D)
  • 24 R. James (M)
  • 25 M. Caicedo (M)
  • 10 C. Palmer (M)
  • 8 E. Fernandez (M)
  • 49 A. Garnacho (M)
  • 20 Joao Pedro (F)

Substitutes

  • 28 T. Sharman-Lowe
  • 5 B. Badiashile
  • 17 Andrey Santos
  • 19 M. Sarr
  • 38 M. Guiu
  • 4 T. Adarabioyo
  • 9 L. Delap
  • 45 R. Lavia
  • 21 J. Hato

Newcastle

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 32 A. Ramsdale (G)
  • 21 V. Livramento (D)
  • 12 M. Thiaw (D)
  • 4 S. Botman (D)
  • 3 L. Hall (D)
  • 28 J. Willock (M)
  • 41 J. Ramsey (M)
  • 23 J. Murphy (M)
  • 27 N. Woltemade (M)
  • 11 H. Barnes (M)
  • 10 A. Gordon (F)

Substitutes

  • 26 J. Ruddy
  • 1 N. Pope
  • 2 K. Trippier
  • 33 D. Burn
  • 9 Y. Wissa
  • 7 Joelinton
  • 20 A. Elanga
  • 18 W. Osula
  • 37 A. Murphy

Timeline

  1. Newcastle
    18' Newcastle Goal · Normal Goal
    Anthony Gordon · Assist: J. Willock
  2. Chelsea
    23' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    W. Fofana

    Foul

  3. Chelsea
    25' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    M. Caicedo

    Foul

  4. Chelsea
    46' Chelsea subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Gusto · On: L. Delap
  5. Chelsea
    61' Chelsea subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Caicedo · On: R. Lavia
  6. Newcastle
    67' Newcastle subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Woltemade · On: Joelinton
  7. Newcastle
    77' Newcastle subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Willock · On: Dan Burn
  8. Newcastle
    78' Newcastle subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Murphy · On: A. Elanga
  9. Chelsea
    82' Chelsea subst · Substitution 3
    Off: W. Fofana · On: J. Hato
  10. Newcastle
    84' Newcastle Card · Yellow Card
    Aaron Ramsdale

    Time wasting

  11. Newcastle
    89' Newcastle Card · Yellow Card
    L. Hall

    Time wasting

Match Stats

Stat Chelsea Newcastle
Fouls 9 10
Pass Accuracy 92% 78%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 22 7
Corners 8 1
Total Passes 675 331
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 9 1
Shots on Target 3 5
xG 1.39 1.41
Shots off Target 10 1
Possession 67% 33%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 620 259
Shots Inside Box 10 3
Saves 4 3
Shots Outside Box 12 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Anthony Gordon's early goal in the 18th minute gave Newcastle the lead and shifted the momentum in their favor.
  • ▸ Chelsea's double yellow card in the 23rd and 25th minutes further hampered their efforts to regain control of the match.