Leeds United FC vs Newcastle United FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Leeds United FC vs Newcastle United FC — Premier League at Elland Road.
- Leeds United FC 10 games · 14 pts (2026/27)
- Newcastle United FC 10 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Tony Harrington
- Referee Simon Hooper
- Referee Simon Beck
- Referee Eddie Smart
7 games this season
🟨 4.4/game
⚽ 12.9 goals/game
🟥 2 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal FC | 10 | 27 |
| 2 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 10 | 22 |
| 3 | Manchester City FC | 10 | 21 |
| 4 | Liverpool FC | 10 | 18 |
| 5 | Chelsea FC | 10 | 16 |
| 6 | Everton FC | 10 | 16 |
| 7 | AFC Bournemouth | 10 | 15 |
| 8 | Brentford FC | 10 | 14 |
| 9 | Leeds United FC | 10 | 14 |
| 10 | Aston Villa FC | 10 | 13 |
| 11 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 10 | 12 |
| 12 | Newcastle United FC | 10 | 12 |
| 13 | Hull City AFC | 10 | 11 |
| 14 | Ipswich Town FC | 10 | 11 |
| 15 | Fulham FC | 10 | 10 |
| 16 | Nottingham Forest FC | 10 | 9 |
| 17 | Coventry City FC | 10 | 9 |
| 18 | Manchester United FC | 10 | 8 |
| 19 | Sunderland AFC | 10 | 8 |
| 20 | Crystal Palace FC | 10 | 7 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #12 |
| 14 | Points | 12 |
| 10 | Played | 10 |
| 3 / 5 / 2 | W / D / L | 3 / 3 / 4 |
| 10 | Scored | 13 |
| 8 | Conceded | 16 |
| +2 | GD | -3 |
| 1.40 | PPG | 1.20 |
| 30% | Win % | 30% |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
40%
Clean Sheets
Leeds United FC this season
Leeds United FC this season
20%
Clean Sheets
Newcastle United FC this season
Newcastle United FC this season
Leeds United FC are 9th (14 pts). Newcastle United FC are 12th (12 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Leeds United FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
2/3
46-60
3/–
61-75
–/3
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Newcastle United FC
0-15
3/2
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/3
46-60
3/4
61-75
3/1
76+
3/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Leeds United FC
| Dominic Calvert-Lewin | 3 G | 1 A |
| Jayden Bogle | 2 G | |
| Noah Okafor | 2 G | |
| Anton Stach | 1 G |
Newcastle United FC
| Harvey Barnes | 2 G | 2 A |
| Joe Willock | 2 G | |
| Anthony Elanga | 2 G | |
| Yoane Wissa | 1 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Leeds United FC have kicked off against Newcastle United FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Leeds United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 15' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Leeds United FC and Newcastle United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 20' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Raphinha made 520 appearances and scored 103 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 25' The home supporters are growing impatient. Leeds United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 26' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Jeff Hendrick makes it 0-1.
- 31' Leeds United FC is showing some good football. However, Leeds United FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 35' GOAL! Patrick Bamford fires home to make it 1-1!
- 37' That is a Yellow card for Leeds United FC. Mateusz Klich will be fuming at that decision.
- 42' Leeds United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Newcastle United FC backline.
- 47' Argentina international Federico Fernandez has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 48' Leeds United FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 50' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Isaac Hayden.
- 55' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 60' The energy levels are beginning to show. Marcelo Bielsa might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 61' Rodrigo doubles the advantage! 2-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 62' Jeff Hendrick makes way for Emil Krafth at the 62 minute mark. A tactical switch from Newcastle United FC.
- 65' Ciaran Clark has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 65 minutes.
- 67' Raphinha catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 67.
- 72' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 74' Dwight Gayle has so much to prove this time. He replaces Joelinton on 74 minute.
- 75' Newcastle United FC make a change. Ryan Fraser trudges off to be replaced by Miguel Almiron on 75 minutes.
- 77' What a moment for Stuart Dallas! That strike on 77 puts his side firmly in control.
- 82' Time for substitution for Leeds United FC. Rodrigo is replaced by Pablo Hernandez.
- 84' Tyler Roberts is ready to make an impact after coming on for Patrick Bamford at the 84 minute mark.
- 85' Ezgjan Alioski makes no mistake. The score reads 4-2 and Leeds United FC are in front.
- 88' Brilliant from the forward! Jack Harrison makes it 5-2 with a superb finish on 88.
- 89' Mateusz Klich makes way for Jamie Shackleton at the 89 minute mark. A tactical switch from Leeds United FC.
- It finishes all square. Leeds United FC and Newcastle United FC share the spoils 5-2.
Lineups
Leeds United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 2
- 10
- 23
- 15
- 22
-
9
Patrick Bamford ↓ Tyler Roberts 84'
- 43
- 1
-
20
Rodrigo ↓ Pablo Hernandez 82'
- 18
Bench
- 21
-
19
Pablo Hernandez ↑ 82'
-
11
Tyler Roberts ↑ 84'
-
46
Jamie Shackleton ↑ 89'
- 13
- 24
- 7
Coach
Marcelo Bielsa
Newcastle United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
21
Ryan Fraser ↓ Miguel Almiron 75'
- 13
-
16
Jeff Hendrick ↓ Emil Krafth 62'
- 36
- 26
- 14
- 2
- 23
- 18
- 15
-
9
Joelinton ↓ Dwight Gayle 74'
Bench
-
12
Dwight Gayle ↑ 74'
- 8
- 11
- 7
-
17
Emil Krafth ↑ 62'
- 29
-
24
Miguel Almiron ↑ 75'
Coach
Steve Bruce
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| 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
Leeds United FC Form
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
2.49
Leeds United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.26
Newcastle United FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 71% + Both teams to score 65%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Leeds United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.75
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 2.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 3.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 4.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
Double Chance
Leeds United FC or Draw
81%
Draw or Newcastle United FC
40%
Leeds United FC or Newcastle United FC
79%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 5–2 not predicted5 – 2Actual
2 – 1
8.9%
1 – 1
8.2%
2 – 0
7.4%
3 – 1
7.3%
3 – 0
6%
1 – 0
5.5%
2 – 2
5.5%
3 – 2
4.6%
4 – 1
4.6%
1 – 2
4.6%
4 – 0
3.7%
0 – 0
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Leeds United FC
| Handicap | Leeds United FC covers | Push | Newcastle United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -2 | 24% | 18% | 58% |
| -1.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| -1 | 42% | 21% | 37% |
| -0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +0.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +1 | 83% | 10% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Leeds United FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Newcastle United FC keeps clean sheet
9%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.