Match Report
West Bromwich Albion had won seven straight, having scored in 8 consecutive games. The five-game form split read 5/15 points for Newcastle United against 15/15 for West Bromwich Albion.
The sides have met 24 times in the GioScore results database: 9 wins for Newcastle United, 9 draws and 6 for West Bromwich Albion, at 2.92 goals per meeting. Home advantage has meant little here: 42% of the meetings went to the host. Goals at both ends are the pattern: both teams scored in 71% of the meetings.
The venue was St. James' Park, with room for 52,409 spectators. It was 1-1 at the break, and the second half added 3 goals for the 3-2 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Newcastle United: Bazoumana Touré (38'), Harvey Barnes (48'), Harvey Barnes (81') · West Bromwich Albion: Isaac Price (19'), Isaac Price (77')
Key stats
Possession: Newcastle United 57% · West Bromwich Albion 43% · Total shots: 16-13 · On target: 7-3 · Corners: 6-2