NEW vs Saints
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NEW vs Saints As It Happened
Key moments so far
- Low Ritchie effort makes it three on 57 minutes
- Brazilian doubles lead before half-hour mark
- Kenedy puts Magpies in front inside 2 minutes
- Sims and Long on for Tadić and Lemina at half-time
FULL-TIME: Newcastle 3-0 Saints
Kenedy's first-half double and Matt Ritchie's low third seal the points for the Magpies at St James' Park.
THREE minutes of added time
Dubrakva mistake
A bizarre moment from Dubravka almost hands Saints a consolation goal. The Czech 'keeper attempts to throw the ball out and nearly presents the ball to Gabbiadini but the Magpies defence quickly recovers.
Dubravka denies Sims
Decent effort from Josh Sims: the youngster ducks inside on his left foot and whips a shot at goal which goalkeeper Martin Dubravka does well to punch clear.
Yellow Card for Jack Stephens (Southampton)
Stephens goes into the book for an off-the-ball incident involving Newcastle's Ayoze Perez.
Southampton substitution: Manolo Gabbiadini replaces Guido Carrillo
Third and final change for the visitors here as Gabbiadini comes on for Carrillo.
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Bertrand heads over
A half-chance for Saints here as Bertrand meets James Ward-Prowse's corner unmarked but can only steer his header wide of the target.
Newcastle 3-0 Saints (Ritchie 56')
Matt Ritchie side-foots beyond McCarthy into the bottom corner from inside the D.
GOAL
Matt Ritchie (56’) | 3 – 0
Kenedy flashes wide
Kenedy, on a hat-trick, takes Yedlin's cross on the chest, swivels and slides a half-volley just past the far post from the edge of the area.
Yellow Card for Wesley Hoedt (Southampton)
Hoedt is cautioned for a trip on Perez.
Southampton substitution: Josh Sims replaces Mario Lemina
...and Josh Sims is on for Mario Lemina.
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Southampton substitution: Shane Long replaces Dušan Tadić
It's a double switch for Saints: Shane Long takes the place of Dušan Tadić...
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SECOND HALF: Back underway at SJP
Newcastle get things restarted in the north-east with two changes to the Saints side to bring you during the break...
📸First half 📸
Take a look through a selection of action shots from the first half at St James' Park.
HALF-TIME: Newcastle 2-0 Saints
Kenedy's double has put the Magpies in control at the interval.
ONE minute of added time
It's been a half to forget for Saints at St James'...
That second goal for Newcastle was a real sucker punch. Saints had looked to have steadied the ship before the hosts doubled the lead with an impressive counter-attack following a corner. A lot to do here.
Newcastle 2-0 Saints (Kenedy 28')
Newcastle double their lead from the resulting corner. Lemina slips on the edge of the box and Newcastle punish ruthlessly as Kenedy taps in at the back post from Gayle's cross to round off a sweeping counter-attack.
GOAL
Robert Kenedy Nunes do Nascimento (28’) | 2 – 0
Better from Saints!
A flowing move involving Ward-Prowse, Carrillo and Cédric ends down the left with Redmond who darts inside and sees his cross deflected behind for a corner.
McCarthy saves from Gayle
Mo Diame disposses Lemina and suddenly it's 2 vs 2 at the back. Gayle steps forward into the box and drives a low shot into the arms of McCarthy...
Saints on top
We've nothing to show for it as yet but it's been all Saints since Kenedy's opener inside 70 seconds. Newcastle defending stoutly as we approach the midway point of the half.
Perez on the counter
Newcastle push back down the left through the Ayoze Perez. The Spaniard carries the ball from the halfway line into the Saints penalty area but makes a mess of his cross.
Saints in possession
Right, can we recover? Saints have gone about it the right way so far, keeping the ball confidently inside the Newcastle half.
Magpies through again...
Very nearly a second goal for Newcastle. Jonjo Shelvey shapes a superb pass around the back of the Saints defence for Dwight Gayle who can't control the ball with Alex McCarthy rushing out to collect.
Newcastle 1-0 Saints (Kenedy 2')
Nightmare start. The hosts are in front after 70 seconds as Kenedy rifles in from close range...
GOAL
Robert Kenedy Nunes do Nascimento (2’) | 0 – 0
AWAY WE GO! ⚽️
SHOWTIME at St James' Park! COME ON, SAINTS!
Warm-ups complete ✅
We're edging closer to the big kick-off here at St James' Park. Both sets of players have finished their pre-match warm-ups and we await the teams in the tunnel!
14.52McCarthy previews Toon test
Watch Alex McCarthy's pre-match interview as he looks ahead to today's crucial Premier League clash.
14.37Less than half an hour to go! ⏰
We're in position at St James' Park, where both sets of players are warming up in front of us. Stay with us as we countdown to kick-off!
14.33Watch the players arrive!
Our cameras were on hand to capture the Saints players arriving at St James' Park...
14.2514.19they're another team around us and three points for both teams is massive at this stage. we've stuck together as a squad and we know we've got the ability.
alex mccarthysouthampton goalkeeper
2️⃣ changes for Saints
Mauricio Pellegrino makes a pair of alterations to his starting line-up following the goalless draw with Stoke last time out, as James Ward-Prowse and Pierre-Emile Højbjerg return to the fold at the expense of Josh Sims and Oriol Romeu.
14.05Newcastle team confirmed
Starting XI: Dubravka, Yedlin, Lascelles, Lejeune, Dummett, Ritchie, Shelvey, Diame, Kenedy, Perez, Gayle.
Subs: Darlow, Clark, Manquillo, Merino, Murphy, Atsu, Joselu.
14.02Saints team confirmed 😇
Starting XI: McCarthy, Cédric, Stephens, Hoedt, Bertrand, Lemina, Højbjerg, Ward-Prowse, Tadić, Redmond, Carrillo.
Teams in 10!
Saints have arrived at St James' Park so we'll have team news for you in just under 10 minutes' time! Don't go anywhere...
13.51RED-y to go!
The away dressing room is primed and ready to go at St James' Park. A slight change to the Saints home jersey today to avoid clashing with the Magpies' black and white stripes: an all red panel on the back of the shirts.
13.37Mauricio on overcoming away disadvantage
Saints are unbeaten in their last four away PL games. Here's Mauricio's recipe for success today:
“I think we have to be stronger on the road than we are at home. When you travel, a lot of things are against you; the opposition fans, sometimes the referee because everybody pushes him and in this moment we have to be supportive inside and outside the pitch to make sure we overturn them."
October 2017: Saints 2-2 Newcastle
Manolo Gabbiadini marked his return to the Southampton side by scoring both goals as Saints twice battled back to deny Newcastle victory at St Mary's. Gabbi's emphatic penalty cancelled out strikes from Isaac Hayden and Ayoze Perez.
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12.27my feeling right now is that our spirit is good, togetherness is higher and we are ready."
MAURICIO PELLEGRINOSOUTHAMPTON FC
Match Preview: Newcastle vs Saints
- Magpies vs Saints
- A favourable St James' record...
Check out our in-depth match preview to get up to speed ahead of today's 3pm kick-off.
Pellegrino: We're ready to compete
Mauricio Pellegrino has been pleased with what he's seen from his team on the training ground this week in preparation for today's game. Here's what he had to say in his preview yesterday...
11.51Newcastle numbers
- Saints have only failed to score in one of their last 19 Premier League games against Newcastle, netting in each of the last 12.
11.49
Back on the road
A sold-out away section of 1,600 will be roaring on the team at St James' Park, a phenomenal effort given the 650-mile round trip facing our fans this afternoon. If you're already in Newcastle, on the motorway, or following from home, thank you all for support!
11.4411.41their support means everything. we rely on the fans to get us through. them being there gives us a solid reminder of who we're in this for."
RYAN BERTRAND
MATCHDAY! 😇
Welcome to Saints Matchday Live! Stay tuned for all the pre-match build-up, stats, and breaking team news ahead of today's big Premier League clash with Newcastle at St James' Park. But first, a message from Ryan Bertrand...
11.30NEW vs Saints Line Ups
Newcastle United
| 12 |
Martin Dubravka (GK)
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|---|---|
| 22 |
DeAndre Yedlin
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| 20 |
Florian Lejeune
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| 6 |
Jamaal Lascelles (C)
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| 3 |
Paul Dummett
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| 15 |
Kenedy
Christian Atsu (78′)
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| 10 |
Mohamed Diamé
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| 8 |
Jonjo Shelvey
Mikel Merino (83′)
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| 11 |
Matt Ritchie
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| 17 |
Ayoze Pérez
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| 9 |
Dwight Gayle
Joselu (69′)
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Substitutes
| 7 |
Jacob Murphy |
|---|---|
| 23 |
Mikel Merino |
| 2 |
Ciaran Clark |
| 26 |
Karl Darlow |
| 21 |
Joselu |
| 30 |
Christian Atsu |
| 19 |
Javier Manquillo |
Southampton
| 13 |
Alex McCarthy (GK)
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|---|---|
| 2 |
Cédric Soares
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| 5 |
Jack Stephens
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| 6 |
Wesley Hoedt
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| 21 |
Ryan Bertrand (C)
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| 11 |
Dusan Tadic
Shane Long (45′)
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| 22 |
Nathan Redmond
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| 16 |
James Ward-Prowse
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| 23 |
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg
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| 18 |
Mario Lemina
Josh Sims (45′)
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| 9 |
Guido Carrillo
Manolo Gabbiadini (66′)
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Substitutes
| 44 |
Fraser Forster |
|---|---|
| 20 |
Manolo Gabbiadini |
| 14 |
Oriol Romeu |
| 19 |
Sofiane Boufal |
| 39 |
Josh Sims |
| 7 |
Shane Long |
| 35 |
Jan Bednarek |
NEW vs Saints Match Stats
Head to Head Stats
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Possession (%)3763
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Shots76
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Shots on target52
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Corners26
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Passes Complete188374