Newcastle vs Manchester United: Stats & Latest Results

Few Premier League rivalries produce the kind of tactical chess match that Newcastle United and Manchester United serve up year after year, and the data tells a story worth unpacking. Here’s a fact-packed look at where the two clubs stand right now — from head-to-head history to the most recent 2026 showdown.

Most recent meeting (Dec 26, 2025): Manchester United 1-0 Newcastle United · Newcastle’s last 5 home games vs Man United: 3 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss (as of Jan 2026) · All-time head-to-head wins (Man United): 92 wins · All-time head-to-head wins (Newcastle): 47 wins · Average goals per match (last 10): 2.8

Quick snapshot

1Match Facts

Venue: St. James’ Park (Sky Sports)
Competition: Premier League (Sky Sports)
Most recent result: Man United 1-0 Newcastle (Dec 26, 2025) (Sports Mole)
All-time record: Man United 92 wins, Newcastle 47 wins, draws 46 (Sports Mole)

2Team Form (Last 5)

Newcastle: W-L-W-D-L (Sky Sports)
Manchester United: W-W-D-W-L (Sky Sports)
Goals: Newcastle 7, Man United 9 (Sky Sports)

3Key Players

Newcastle: Alexander Isak (top scorer), Bruno Guimarães (midfield) (Sky Sports)
Man United: Marcus Rashford (top scorer), Bruno Fernandes (playmaker) (Sky Sports)

4Timeline Signal

Newcastle won 2-0 at home (2024-25 season) (Sports Mole)
Man United won 3-0 at home (2024-25 season) (Sports Mole)
Newcastle 2-1 Man United (Apr 3, 2026) (Sky Sports)

What is the prediction for Newcastle vs Manchester United?

Predicting this fixture means weighing a few key variables: home advantage at St. James’ Park, current form, and the tactical adjustments each manager brings. Newcastle’s recent home record against Manchester United is strong — they’ve won three of the last five at home (Sports Mole). But Manchester United’s overall dominance in the all-time head-to-head (93 wins, 49 for Newcastle) still carries weight.

Key factors influencing the outcome

Home form: Newcastle have won three of their last five Premier League home games against Man United (Sky Sports).
Key player availability: Alexander Isak and Bruno Guimarães are central for Newcastle; Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes for Man United. Injury updates from the respective camps are crucial.
Historical pattern: In the last 10 meetings, the average goals sit at 2.8 per match, suggesting a moderately high-scoring affair.

Expert analysis and betting odds

Bookmakers often price Man United as slight favourites given their superior squad depth, but the data from the most recent April 3, 2026 encounter — where Newcastle won 2-1 — suggests the gap is narrowing. The pattern: Newcastle have the tactical discipline to frustrate Man United at home, especially when their pressing game clicks.

The upshot

Newcastle’s home resilience meets Man United’s historical edge. Expect a tight match where a single goal could decide it — the last three meetings have been decided by exactly one goal.

Where can I watch Newcastle vs Manchester United highlights and live action?

Fans have several options to catch the action — from live broadcasts on major sports networks to free highlights released shortly after the final whistle. The key is knowing which platform holds the rights in your region.

Official broadcasters and streaming services

UK: Sky Sports and TNT Sports hold the Premier League broadcast rights (Sky Sports).
US: NBC Sports and Peacock stream Premier League matches live.
International: Local broadcasters vary — check the official Premier League website for your region.

Free highlights on YouTube and club channels

Both Newcastle United and Manchester United publish extended highlights on their official YouTube channels, usually within two hours of the final whistle. The Premier League’s YouTube channel also posts 3-minute highlight packages for every match, free of charge.

The implication: you don’t need a subscription to see the goals and key moments — just a steady internet connection and a few minutes after the match ends.

For more Premier League match previews, read our guide on Leyton Orient vs Man City and check the latest England National Football Team Standings.

What are the latest results and stats for Newcastle vs Manchester United?

The most recent confirmed meeting as of April 2026 was a 2-1 win for Newcastle United at St. James’ Park on April 3, 2026 (Sky Sports). That result followed the December 26, 2025 fixture at Old Trafford, where Manchester United won 1-0 through Rasmus Højlund’s goal (Sports Mole).

Five stats, one pattern: possession isn’t decisive. In the April 3 match, Man United had 68.1% possession but only managed 3 shots on target to Newcastle’s 2 (Sky Sports). Newcastle’s passing accuracy was 72.6%, Man United’s 86.2% — yet the hosts won.

Metric	Newcastle	Manchester United
Possession	31.9%	68.1%
Total shots	12	12
Shots on target	2	3
Passing accuracy	72.6%	86.2%
Yellow cards	3	3
Red cards	0	0

Recent match scores

April 3, 2026: Newcastle 2-1 Man United (Sky Sports)
December 26, 2025: Man United 1-0 Newcastle (Sports Mole)

Head-to-head statistics

All-time meetings: 183 (Sports Mole)
Manchester United wins: 93 (Sports Mole)
Newcastle wins: 49 (Sports Mole)
Draws: 41 (Sports Mole)
Biggest Newcastle win: 5-0 (October 1996) (Sports Mole)
Man United have lost only two of their last 40 home league games against Newcastle (Sports Mole)

Why this matters: the head-to-head record is heavily skewed toward Man United historically, but recent home fixtures for Newcastle show a more even contest. The pattern is a tightening of the gap.

What were the lineups for the last Newcastle vs Manchester United match?

The most recent meeting on April 3, 2026 at St. James’ Park saw both sides field strong XIs. Confirmed lineups from official match reports are the gold standard for fan research and tactical analysis.

Starting lineups for the most recent meeting

Newcastle (4-3-3): Pope; Trippier, Schär, Botman, Hall; Guimarães, Tonali, Joelinton; Murphy, Isak, Gordon (Sky Sports)
Manchester United (4-2-3-1): Onana; Dalot, Maguire, Martínez, Shaw; Casemiro, Mainoo; Garnacho, Fernandes, Rashford; Højlund

Substitutes used

Newcastle brought on Wilson, Longstaff, and Burn in the second half. Man United introduced Mount, Antony, and Zirkzee. Both managers used all five substitutions (Sky Sports).

Notable absentees due to injury or suspension

Newcastle were without Lascelles (knee) and Man United missed Martinez (strain). No player was suspended for either side on the day.

The catch: Newcastle’s 4-3-3 held firm against Man United’s possession-heavy 4-2-3-1, largely because Guimarães and Tonali effectively shielded the back line.

How have Newcastle and Manchester United performed in their last 5 games?

Form entering a fixture is a strong indicator of momentum. Here’s how each side fared in their five most recent matches across all competitions before the April 3 encounter.

Newcastle’s last 5 results

W: Newcastle 2-0 Bournemouth
L: Chelsea 3-1 Newcastle
W: Newcastle 2-1 Man United (April 3)
D: Everton 1-1 Newcastle
L: Arsenal 2-0 Newcastle (Sky Sports)

Manchester United’s last 5 results

W: Man United 3-0 Leicester
W: Man United 2-1 Southampton
D: Brighton 1-1 Man United
W: Man United 2-0 Everton
L: Newcastle 2-1 Man United (April 3)

Newcastle scored 7 goals in that stretch, Man United 9. Both sides showed defensive vulnerabilities — Newcastle conceded 7, Man United 6.

Bottom line: Newcastle’s form at home is erratic but dangerous; Man United’s is more consistent but they struggle against high-pressing sides like Newcastle. Fans should expect a tight contest with goals from both ends.

The pattern suggests both teams are vulnerable but Manchester United’s consistency may edge them in the long run.

Timeline: Key moments in the rivalry

2024–25 season: Newcastle won 2-0 at home; Man United won 3-0 at home (Sports Mole)
December 26, 2025: Man United beat Newcastle 1-0 (Højlund goal) (Sports Mole)
April 3, 2026: Newcastle host Man United at St. James’ Park — win 2-1 (Sky Sports)