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Premier League Matchweek 23
Newcastle crestNewcastle
0–2
FT
HT 0–1
Aston Villa crestAston Villa
    • E. Buendia 19′
    • O. Watkins 88′
    St. James' Park, Newcastle J. Gillett

    Match report

    Aston Villa beat Newcastle 2-0 away from home in Premier League Matchweek 23 at St. James' Park, Newcastle.

    O. Watkins struck in the 88th minute for Aston Villa.

    Expected goals finished 2.18 to 1.16, so Aston Villa won despite creating less.

    Newcastle had 61% of the ball; shots were 15-14.

    Key takeaways

    Late drama

    O. Watkins struck in the 88th minute for Aston Villa.

    Expected goals

    Expected goals finished 2.18 to 1.16, so Aston Villa won despite creating less.

    Control

    Newcastle had 61% of the ball; shots were 15-14.

    Timeline

    Newcastle above · Aston Villa below
    • 19′⚽E. BuendiaAssist: M. Rogers
    • Joelinton27′
    • ⇄JoelintonJ. Ramsey48′
    • 59′⇄J. SanchoL. Bailey
    • ⇄Y. WissaN. Woltemade62′
    • ⇄A. GordonA. Elanga63′
    • 74′⇄Y. TielemansL. Bogarde
    • 75′⇄P. TorresT. Mings
    • 75′⇄E. BuendiaL. Digne
    • 79′Lucas Digne
    • ⇄S. TonaliJ. Willock84′
    • 88′⚽O. WatkinsAssist: L. Digne
    • 89′⇄A. OnanaV. Lindelof
    • 90+2′Ian Maatsen

    Match stats

    ● Newcastle● Aston Villa
    Possession 61%
    39%
    Expected goals (xG) 2.18
    1.16
    Shots 15
    14
    Shots on target 4
    8
    Shots inside the box 9
    7
    Corners 6
    5
    Accurate passes 447
    272
    Saves 6
    4
    Fouls 7
    12
    Offsides 2
    0
    Yellow cards 1
    2
    Red cards 0
    0

    Line-ups

    Newcastle4-3-3
    32 A. Ramsdale
    33 D. Burn
    28 J. Willock
    41 J. Ramsey
    27 N. Woltemade
    61 L. Shahar
    20 A. Elanga
    18 W. Osula
    37 A. Murphy

    Manager: Eddie Howe

    Aston Villa4-2-3-1
    40 M. Bizot
    3 V. Lindelof
    5 T. Mings
    31 L. Bailey
    9 H. Elliott
    26 L. Bogarde
    12 L. Digne
    29 E. Guessand
    53 G. Hemmings

    Manager: Unai Emery

    Top-rated players

    Nick PopeNewcastle · 90′
    8.3
    Emiliano MartínezAston Villa · 90′
    8.3
    Sandro TonaliNewcastle · 84′
    7.9
    Emiliano BuendíaAston Villa · 75′ · 1 goal
    7.9
    Anthony GordonNewcastle · 63′ · 2 key passes
    7.2
    Ian MaatsenAston Villa · 90′
    7.2

    Questions & answers

    What was the score in Newcastle vs Aston Villa?

    Newcastle 0-2 Aston Villa (half-time 0-1).

    Where is Newcastle vs Aston Villa played?

    The match is played at St. James' Park, Newcastle.

    Who is the referee for Newcastle vs Aston Villa?

    The appointed referee is J. Gillett.

    What is the head-to-head record between Newcastle and Aston Villa?

    In their last 9 meetings: Newcastle 5 wins, Aston Villa 2 wins, 2 draws.