Match report

Newcastle Defeats Burnley 2-1 in Premier League Clash

Newcastle
Newcastle
2–1
FT
Burnley
Burnley
Dec 6, 2025

Newcastle emerged victorious in their Premier League clash against Burnley, securing a 2-1 win. The Magpies took the lead early with Bruno Guimaraes' goal before Anthony Gordon doubled the advantage from the penalty spot. Despite Burnley's efforts and a red card to Lucas Pires, Z. Flemming scored a late consolation penalty for the Clarets.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Newcastle 2-1 Burnley
  • • Goals: Bruno Guimaraes (31'), Anthony Gordon (45+6') for Newcastle, Z. Flemming (90+5') for Burnley
  • • Red Card: Lucas Pires (43') - Burnley
  • • Penalties: 2 confirmed by VAR, scored by Anthony Gordon and Z. Flemming

Lineups

Newcastle

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 32 A. Ramsdale (G)
  • 21 V. Livramento (D)
  • 5 F. Schar (D)
  • 12 M. Thiaw (D)
  • 33 D. Burn (D)
  • 28 J. Willock (M)
  • 39 Bruno Guimaraes (M)
  • 41 J. Ramsey (M)
  • 20 A. Elanga (F)
  • 27 N. Woltemade (F)
  • 10 A. Gordon (F)

Substitutes

  • 26 J. Ruddy
  • 3 L. Hall
  • 7 Joelinton
  • 8 S. Tonali
  • 9 Y. Wissa
  • 11 H. Barnes
  • 23 J. Murphy
  • 37 A. Murphy
  • 67 L. Miley

Burnley

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Dubravka (G)
  • 2 K. Walker (D)
  • 18 H. Ekdal (D)
  • 5 M. Esteve (D)
  • 23 Lucas Pires (D)
  • 8 L. Ugochukwu (M)
  • 24 J. Cullen (M)
  • 16 Florentino (M)
  • 9 L. Foster (F)
  • 27 A. Broja (F)
  • 7 J. Bruun Larsen (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 M. Weiss
  • 3 Q. Hartman
  • 4 J. Worrall
  • 10 M. Edwards
  • 11 J. Anthony
  • 17 L. Tchaouna
  • 19 Z. Flemming
  • 29 J. Laurent
  • 31 M. Tresor Ndayishimiye

Timeline

  1. Newcastle
    31' Newcastle Goal · Normal Goal
    Bruno Guimaraes
  2. Burnley
    35' Burnley Card · Yellow Card
    K. Walker

    Foul

  3. Burnley
    43' Burnley Card · Red Card
    Lucas Pires

    Professional foul last man

  4. Newcastle
    45'+6 Newcastle Var · Penalty confirmed
    Anthony Gordon
  5. Newcastle
    45' Newcastle Goal · Penalty
    Anthony Gordon
  6. Burnley
    46' Burnley subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Foster · On: J. Worrall
  7. Newcastle
    52' Newcastle Card · Yellow Card
    V. Livramento

    Foul

  8. Newcastle
    63' Newcastle subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Dan Burn · On: L. Hall
  9. Newcastle
    63' Newcastle subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Willock · On: L. Miley
  10. Burnley
    65' Burnley subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Florentino · On: J. Laurent
  11. Newcastle
    74' Newcastle subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Anthony Gordon · On: Joelinton
  12. Newcastle
    74' Newcastle subst · Substitution 4
    Off: N. Woltemade · On: Y. Wissa
  13. Burnley
    86' Burnley subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Bruun Larsen · On: J. Anthony
  14. Burnley
    86' Burnley subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Broja · On: Z. Flemming
  15. Burnley
    89' Burnley Card · Yellow Card
    J. Laurent

    Foul

  16. Burnley
    90'+2 Burnley Var · Penalty confirmed
    Z. Flemming
  17. Newcastle
    90'+3 Newcastle Card · Yellow Card
    J. Ramsey

    Handball

  18. Burnley
    90'+5 Burnley subst · Substitution 5
    Off: H. Ekdal · On: M. Edwards
  19. Burnley
    90' Burnley Goal · Penalty
    Z. Flemming

Match Stats

Stat Newcastle Burnley
Fouls 9 11
Pass Accuracy 91% 73%
Offsides 3 2
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 17 9
Corners 9 9
Total Passes 611 259
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 3 3
Shots on Target 7 3
xG 1.77 1.61
Shots off Target 7 3
Possession 70% 30%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 554 188
Shots Inside Box 6 5
Saves 2 6
Shots Outside Box 11 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Bruno Guimaraes' goal in the 31st minute gave Newcastle an early lead, setting the tone for their victory.
  • ▸ Lucas Pires was sent off with a red card in the 43rd minute, significantly impacting Burnley's game plan and momentum.
  • ▸ Z. Flemming's late penalty provided Burnley with hope but could not prevent Newcastle from securing all three points.