Match report

Newcastle Stuns Union St. Gilloise 4-0 in UEFA Champions League

Union St. Gilloise
Union St. Gilloise
0–4
FT
Newcastle
Newcastle
Oct 1, 2025

Newcastle showcased exceptional form and tactical prowess to defeat Union St. Gilloise with a convincing 4-0 scoreline. Goals from N. Woltemade, Anthony Gordon (2), and H. Barnes secured Newcastle's victory in the UEFA Champions League match.

Key Facts

  • • Newcastle scored four goals against Union St. Gilloise.
  • • N. Woltemade opened the scoring at 17 minutes with an assist from S. Tonali.
  • • Anthony Gordon netted a penalty at 43 minutes and again at 64 minutes after VAR confirmation.
  • • H. Barnes sealed the win with a goal at 80 minutes, assisted by W. Osula.

Lineups

Union St. Gilloise

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 37 K. Scherpen (G)
  • 5 K. Mac Allister (D)
  • 16 C. Burgess (D)
  • 48 F. Leysen (D)
  • 25 A. Khalaili (M)
  • 8 A. Zorgane (M)
  • 6 K. Van De Perre (M)
  • 22 O. Niang (M)
  • 10 A. Ait El Hadj (F)
  • 13 K. Rodriguez (F)
  • 12 P. David (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 V. Chambaere
  • 3 M. T. Barry
  • 4 M. Rasmussen
  • 11 Guilherme Smith
  • 17 R. Schoofs
  • 20 M. Giger
  • 23 S. Boufal
  • 26 R. Sykes
  • 27 L. Patris
  • 33 S. Berradi

Newcastle

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 N. Pope (G)
  • 2 K. Trippier (D)
  • 12 M. Thiaw (D)
  • 4 S. Botman (D)
  • 33 D. Burn (D)
  • 39 Bruno Guimaraes (M)
  • 8 S. Tonali (M)
  • 7 Joelinton (M)
  • 20 A. Elanga (F)
  • 27 N. Woltemade (F)
  • 10 A. Gordon (F)

Substitutes

  • 32 A. Ramsdale
  • 31 M. Thompson
  • 3 L. Hall
  • 5 F. Schar
  • 11 H. Barnes
  • 17 E. Krafth
  • 18 W. Osula
  • 23 J. Murphy
  • 28 J. Willock
  • 37 A. Murphy
  • 67 L. Miley

Timeline

  1. Newcastle
    17' Newcastle Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Woltemade · Assist: S. Tonali
  2. Newcastle
    35' Newcastle Card · Yellow Card
    Joelinton

    Foul

  3. Union St. Gilloise
    39' Union St. Gilloise Card · Yellow Card
    K. Van De Perre

    Foul

  4. Newcastle
    43' Newcastle Goal · Penalty
    Anthony Gordon
  5. Union St. Gilloise
    46' Union St. Gilloise subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. David · On: M. Giger
  6. Union St. Gilloise
    51' Union St. Gilloise Card · Yellow Card
    Christian Burgess

    Foul

  7. Union St. Gilloise
    57' Union St. Gilloise Card · Yellow Card
    K. Mac Allister

    Foul

  8. Newcastle
    59' Newcastle subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Joelinton · On: L. Miley
  9. Union St. Gilloise
    60' Union St. Gilloise Card · Yellow Card
    M. Giger

    Foul

  10. Newcastle
    62' Newcastle Var · Penalty confirmed
    Anthony Gordon
  11. Newcastle
    64' Newcastle Goal · Penalty
    Anthony Gordon
  12. Union St. Gilloise
    67' Union St. Gilloise subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Van De Perre · On: M. Rasmussen
  13. Union St. Gilloise
    67' Union St. Gilloise subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Mac Allister · On: R. Sykes
  14. Newcastle
    73' Newcastle subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Bruno Guimaraes · On: L. Hall
  15. Newcastle
    73' Newcastle subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Elanga · On: H. Barnes
  16. Newcastle
    73' Newcastle subst · Substitution 4
    Off: N. Woltemade · On: W. Osula
  17. Union St. Gilloise
    74' Union St. Gilloise subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Rodriguez · On: S. Boufal
  18. Union St. Gilloise
    78' Union St. Gilloise subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Khalaili · On: L. Patris
  19. Newcastle
    80' Newcastle Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Barnes · Assist: W. Osula
  20. Newcastle
    83' Newcastle subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. Trippier · On: Fabian Schär

Match Stats

Stat Union St. Gilloise Newcastle
Fouls 15 8
Pass Accuracy 82% 86%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 13
Corners 7 5
Total Passes 391 511
Yellow Cards 4 1
Blocked Shots 4 3
Shots on Target 6 6
xG 0.88 2.76
Shots off Target 7 4
Possession 43% 57%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 322 439
Shots Inside Box 7 9
Saves 2 6
Shots Outside Box 10 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Newcastle took an early lead through N. Woltemade's goal in the 17th minute, setting the tone for their performance.
  • ▸ Anthony Gordon's penalty in the 43rd minute and again at 64 minutes after VAR confirmation cemented Newcastle's control of the match.