Match report
Newcastle vs Leeds — the facts
Newcastle beat Leeds 4–3 (half-time 1–2).
Newcastle met Leeds in the Premier League (Regular Season - 21). Kick-off was Wednesday, 7 January 2026, 20:15 UTC at St. James' Park. Referee: Michael Salisbury.
Team pages: Newcastle · Leeds · Premier League
Key moments
- 32' Goal: Brenden Aaronson (assist: Dominic Calvert-Lewin) — 0–1
- 36' Goal: Harvey Barnes (assist: Nick Woltemade) — 1–1
- 45' Goal (penalty): Dominic Calvert-Lewin — 1–2
- 54' Goal: Joelinton (assist: Bruno Guimarães) — 2–2
- 79' Goal: Brenden Aaronson (assist: Ilia Gruev) — 2–3
- 90' Goal (penalty): Bruno Guimarães — 3–3
- 90' Goal: Harvey Barnes (assist: Sven Botman) — 4–3
Starting line-ups
Newcastle (4-3-3)
Leeds (3-1-4-2)
About this match
On this page: the Newcastle vs Leeds final score and result, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this Premier League fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
The full match report above covers the goals, key moments and stats. Explore more on the Newcastle and Leeds team pages or the Premier League page.