Match summary
Before kickoff, Newcastle United (7th, 50 pts) were 34 points ahead of Sheffield United (20th, 16 pts). Sheffield United had gone 10 matches without a win before this one. Newcastle United won 6 of the 7 previous meetings on record.
Last 5 meetingsNewcastle United 4W 0D 1L · 3 goals per game
Before kickoff, Newcastle United (7th, 50 pts) were 34 points ahead of Sheffield United (20th, 16 pts). Sheffield United had gone 10 matches without a win before this one. Newcastle United won 6 of the 7 previous meetings on record.