Sunday , 16 August 2026

Leeds United FC vs Newcastle United FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2020-21
Leeds United FC
5 – 2
Full Time
Newcastle United FC
Wed 16 Dec 2020 · 18:00 UTC Elland Road HT 45+1' · FT 45+4'
Mateusz Klich 37' Y
Kalvin Phillips 48' Y
Y 50' Isaac Hayden
Raphinha 67' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Leeds United FC vs Newcastle United FC — Premier League at Elland Road.

Match Details

  • Referee Tony Harrington
  • Referee Simon Hooper
  • Referee Simon Beck
  • Referee Eddie Smart

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 West Ham United FC 38 39
2 Burnley FC 38 22
3 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 38 20
4 Tottenham Hotspur FC 0 0
5 Coventry City FC 0 0
6 Hull City AFC 0 0
7 Ipswich Town FC 0 0
8 Arsenal FC 0 0
9 Manchester City FC 0 0
10 Manchester United FC 0 0
11 Aston Villa FC 0 0
12 Liverpool FC 0 0
13 AFC Bournemouth 0 0
14 Sunderland AFC 0 0
15 Brighton & Hove Albion FC 0 0
16 Brentford FC 0 0
17 Chelsea FC 0 0
18 Fulham FC 0 0
19 Newcastle United FC 0 0
20 Everton FC 0 0
21 Leeds United FC 0 0
22 Crystal Palace FC 0 0
23 Nottingham Forest FC 0 0

Head-to-Head

2
4
2
Leeds United FC 8 games · Avg 3.0 goals Newcastle United FC
Last 5 meetings
2020-12-16 Leeds United FC 5–2 Newcastle United FC

Recent Form

Leeds United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Dec Newcastle United FC H 5–2 W
11 Dec West Ham United FC H 1–2 L
05 Dec Chelsea FC A 1–3 L
28 Nov Everton FC A 1–0 W
22 Nov Arsenal FC H 0–0 D
07 Nov Crystal Palace FC A 1–4 L
Newcastle United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Dec Leeds United FC A 2–5 L
12 Dec West Bromwich Albion FC H 2–1 W
27 Nov Crystal Palace FC A 2–0 W
21 Nov Chelsea FC H 0–2 L
06 Nov Southampton FC A 0–2 L
01 Nov Everton FC H 2–1 W

Season Stats

Leeds United FC Newcastle United FC
#21 Position #19
0 Points 0
0 Played 0
0 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 0
0 Scored 0
0 Conceded 0
+0 GD +0
– PPG –
– Win % –

Key Stats

63% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Leeds United FC are 21st (0 pts). Newcastle United FC are 19th (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' What a night it is going to be! Leeds United FC welcome Newcastle United FC for this crunch clash at Elland Road.
  • 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 10' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 15' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 20' Newcastle United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 25' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 26' Jeff Hendrick is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 31' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 35' Goal! Patrick Bamford scores his 65 goal in 358 matches.
  • 37' Leeds United FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 37.
  • 42' Newcastle United FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 47' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 48' Controversy at the stadium! Kalvin Phillips argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 50' The referee calls foul for Isaac Hayden. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 55' The 36-year-old Ciaran Clark has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 60' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 61' Rodrigo adds to his 0 season tally! Leeds United FC lead 2-1 — and this changes everything.
  • 62' The Newcastle United FC bench stirs into life. Jeff Hendrick is withdrawn and Emil Krafth gets his opportunity.
  • 65' A stunning finish from Ciaran Clark — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 67' A meaty challenge results in booking for Raphinha on 67.
  • 72' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 74' The supporters are chanting for Dwight Gayle. He replaces Joelinton on 74 minute.
  • 75' The supporters are chanting for Miguel Almiron. He replaces Ryan Fraser on 75 minute.
  • 77' Stuart Dallas has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 77 minutes.
  • 82' Leeds United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Pablo Hernandez is hanging Rodrigo on the field on 82 minute.
  • 84' Patrick Bamford makes way for Tyler Roberts at the 84 minute mark. A tactical switch from Leeds United FC.
  • 85' A stunning finish from Ezgjan Alioski — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 88' What a moment for Jack Harrison! That strike on 88 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 89' Jamie Shackleton is ready to make an impact after coming on for Mateusz Klich at the 89 minute mark.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 5-2 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

Leeds United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Marcelo Bielsa

Newcastle United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Steve Bruce

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Jack Harrison 2
Callum Wilson 2
Raphinha 2
Ezgjan Alioski 1
Luke Ayling 1
Stuart Dallas 1
Rasmus Kristensen 1
Patrick Bamford 1

Head to Head

2020-12-16 Leeds United FC 5–2 Newcastle United FC

Leeds United FC Form

2020-12-16 Leeds United FC 5–2 Newcastle United FC W 2020-12-11 Leeds United FC 1–2 West Ham United FC L 2020-12-05 Chelsea FC 3–1 Leeds United FC L 2020-11-28 Everton FC 0–1 Leeds United FC W 2020-11-22 Leeds United FC 0–0 Arsenal FC D 2020-11-07 Crystal Palace FC 4–1 Leeds United FC L

Newcastle United FC Form

2020-12-16 Leeds United FC 5–2 Newcastle United FC L 2020-12-12 Newcastle United FC 2–1 West Bromwich Albion FC W 2020-11-27 Crystal Palace FC 0–2 Newcastle United FC W 2020-11-21 Newcastle United FC 0–2 Chelsea FC L 2020-11-06 Southampton FC 2–0 Newcastle United FC L 2020-11-01 Newcastle United FC 2–1 Everton FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.82 Leeds United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.89 Newcastle United FC xG
I would bet for: Leeds United FC to win 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Leeds United FC56% Draw25% Newcastle United FC19%
Actual: Leeds United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes50% 0% No50%
Avg goals/match: 2.71
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 75%
25%
± 2.5 50%
50%
± 3.5 29%
71%
± 4.5 14%
86%

Double Chance

Leeds United FC or Draw
81%
Draw or Newcastle United FC
44%
Leeds United FC or Newcastle United FC
75%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Leeds United FC41% Draw45% Newcastle United FC14%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✗ 5–2 not predicted
5 – 2
Actual
1 – 1
11.6%
1 – 0
11.4%
2 – 0
10.8%
2 – 1
9.4%
0 – 0
8.5%
3 – 0
6.4%
3 – 1
5.8%
0 – 1
5.1%
1 – 2
4.6%
2 – 2
4.2%
4 – 0
2.9%
4 – 1
2.7%

Asian Handicap — Leeds United FC

Handicap Leeds United FC covers Push Newcastle United FC covers
-2.5 16% — 84%
-2 16% 18% 66%
-1.5 34% — 66%
-1 34% 24% 42%
-0.5 58% — 42%
+0.5 83% — 17%
+1 83% 11% 6%
+1.5 94% — 6%
+2 94% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Leeds United FC keeps clean sheet
42% ✓
Newcastle United FC keeps clean sheet
17% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.