Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Newcastle United (5th, 66 pts) held a 44-point advantage over Ipswich Town (19th, 22 pts). Recent form told a different story for Newcastle United: only 9th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 5th. In league terms the two rates read 1.79/1.24 for Newcastle United and 0.95/2.16 for Ipswich Town (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.47.
The last-five ledger: Newcastle United 12/15, Ipswich Town 4/15.
9 meetings are on record — 5 won by Newcastle United, 2 by Ipswich Town, 2 drawn, at 3.11 goals per meeting. History points to goals: 78% of the meetings had three or more.
The venue was St. James' Park, with room for 52,409 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Newcastle United led 1-0 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 3-0.
Goal scorers
Newcastle United: Alexander Isak (45'), Dan Burn (56'), William Osula (80')
Key stats
Possession: Newcastle United 78% · Ipswich Town 22% · Total shots: 25-4 · On target: 5-0 · Corners: 11-2