Match report

Newcastle Holds Off Chelsea for Thrilling 2-2 Draw in Premier League

Newcastle
Newcastle
2–2
FT
Chelsea
Chelsea
Dec 20, 2025

In a thrilling encounter at St. James' Park, Newcastle held off a strong challenge from Chelsea to secure a 2-2 draw in their Premier League clash. Newcastle took an early two-goal lead through N. Woltemade before Chelsea fought back with goals from R. James and João Pedro.

Key Facts

  • • Newcastle: 2-2 Chelsea
  • • N. Woltemade scored twice for Newcastle (4', 20')
  • • R. James and João Pedro found the net for Chelsea (49', 66')
  • • Fabian Schär, Y. Wissa, L. Hall received yellow cards for Newcastle
  • • 5 yellow cards were issued to Chelsea players during the match

Lineups

Newcastle

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 32 A. Ramsdale (G)
  • 67 L. Miley (D)
  • 12 M. Thiaw (D)
  • 5 F. Schar (D)
  • 3 L. Hall (D)
  • 39 Bruno Guimaraes (M)
  • 8 S. Tonali (M)
  • 41 J. Ramsey (M)
  • 23 J. Murphy (F)
  • 27 N. Woltemade (F)
  • 10 A. Gordon (F)

Substitutes

  • 26 J. Ruddy
  • 7 Joelinton
  • 9 Y. Wissa
  • 11 H. Barnes
  • 20 A. Elanga
  • 28 J. Willock
  • 37 A. Murphy
  • 61 L. Shahar
  • 62 S. Neave

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)
  • 7 P. Neto (M)
  • 10 C. Palmer (M)
  • 49 A. Garnacho (M)
  • 20 Joao Pedro (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 F. Jorgensen
  • 34 J. Acheampong
  • 5 B. Badiashile
  • 4 T. Adarabioyo
  • 21 J. Hato
  • 17 Andrey Santos
  • 40 F. Buonanotte
  • 8 E. Fernandez
  • 38 M. Guiu

Timeline

  1. Newcastle
    4' Newcastle Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Woltemade
  2. Chelsea
    7' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    R. Sanchez

    Argument

  3. Newcastle
    20' Newcastle Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Woltemade · Assist: Anthony Gordon
  4. Chelsea
    27' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    A. Garnacho

    Foul

  5. Chelsea
    45' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    M. Gusto

    Argument

  6. Chelsea
    49' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    R. James
  7. Chelsea
    54' Chelsea subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Gusto · On: E. Fernandez
  8. Newcastle
    61' Newcastle Card · Yellow Card
    Fabian Schär

    Foul

  9. Chelsea
    66' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    João Pedro · Assist: R. Sanchez
  10. Chelsea
    70' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    M. Caicedo

    Foul

  11. Newcastle
    72' Newcastle subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Anthony Gordon · On: H. Barnes
  12. Newcastle
    73' Newcastle subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Woltemade · On: Y. Wissa
  13. Newcastle
    73' Newcastle subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Murphy · On: A. Elanga
  14. Newcastle
    77' Newcastle Card · Yellow Card
    Y. Wissa

    Foul

  15. Chelsea
    79' Chelsea subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Palmer · On: Andrey Santos
  16. Chelsea
    82' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    Andrey Santos

    Foul

  17. Chelsea
    83' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    João Pedro

    Foul

  18. Newcastle
    86' Newcastle Card · Yellow Card
    L. Hall

    Foul

  19. Newcastle
    89' Newcastle subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Ramsey · On: J. Willock

Match Stats

Stat Newcastle Chelsea
Fouls 13 14
Pass Accuracy 77% 81%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 13
Corners 6 4
Total Passes 361 433
Yellow Cards 3 6
Blocked Shots 0 4
Shots on Target 5 4
xG 2.31 1.22
Shots off Target 6 5
Possession 47% 53%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 278 351
Shots Inside Box 9 10
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 2 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Newcastle took an early two-goal lead with N. Woltemade scoring in the 4th and 20th minutes, putting pressure on Chelsea.
  • ▸ Chelsea responded by reducing the deficit through R. James just before halftime (49'), which sparked a comeback effort from the visitors.