Match report
Newcastle Stuns Union St. Gilloise 4-0 in UEFA Champions League
Union St. Gilloise
0–4
FT
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
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17' Newcastle Goal · Normal GoalN. Woltemade · Assist: S. Tonali -
35' Newcastle Card · Yellow CardJoelintonFoul
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39' Union St. Gilloise Card · Yellow CardK. Van De PerreFoul
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43' Newcastle Goal · PenaltyAnthony Gordon -
46' Union St. Gilloise subst · Substitution 1Off: P. David · On: M. Giger -
51' Union St. Gilloise Card · Yellow CardChristian BurgessFoul
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57' Union St. Gilloise Card · Yellow CardK. Mac AllisterFoul
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59' Newcastle subst · Substitution 1Off: Joelinton · On: L. Miley -
60' Union St. Gilloise Card · Yellow CardM. GigerFoul
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62' Newcastle Var · Penalty confirmedAnthony Gordon -
64' Newcastle Goal · PenaltyAnthony Gordon -
67' Union St. Gilloise subst · Substitution 2Off: K. Van De Perre · On: M. Rasmussen -
67' Union St. Gilloise subst · Substitution 3Off: K. Mac Allister · On: R. Sykes -
73' Newcastle subst · Substitution 2Off: Bruno Guimaraes · On: L. Hall -
73' Newcastle subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Elanga · On: H. Barnes -
73' Newcastle subst · Substitution 4Off: N. Woltemade · On: W. Osula -
74' Union St. Gilloise subst · Substitution 4Off: K. Rodriguez · On: S. Boufal -
78' Union St. Gilloise subst · Substitution 5Off: A. Khalaili · On: L. Patris -
80' Newcastle Goal · Normal GoalH. Barnes · Assist: W. Osula -
83' Newcastle subst · Substitution 5Off: 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.