2021/22
Matchweek 23
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Sat 22 Jan 2022
Kick Off:
Elland Road, Leeds
Att: 36,405
Ref: Chris Kavanagh
KOMins
  • HT
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    62
    67
    74
    75
    84
  • FT
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    MAN OF THE MATCH?

    Shelvey free-kick earns Newcastle a second win

    Jonjo Shelvey’s second-half free-kick moved Newcastle United to within a point of safety as they beat Leeds United 1-0 at Elland Road.

    Leeds controlled possession throughout and went close on 11 minutes when Dan James’ shot was well saved by Martin Dubravka.

    Newcastle almost went ahead through Shelvey’s 29th-minute shot that was kept out by a strong save from Illan Meslier.

    The visitors lost Joelinton to injury and were grateful to Dubravka again after the break as he kept out Robin Koch’s drive.

    Shelvey won the match for Newcastle on 75 minutes when his low free-kick beat Meslier and arrowed into the far corner.

    Meslier denied Newcastle a second goal in stoppage time when he kept out Joe Willock's shot.

    Newcastle’s second win of the season, and their first away from home, lifts them above Watford to 18th with 15 points, seven behind Leeds, who are 15th after a first defeat in three.

    See: Leeds report | Newcastle report

    Next fixtures

    Leeds: 9 Feb v Aston Villa (A)
    Newcastle: 8 Feb v Everton (H)

    Match officials

    Referee: Chris Kavanagh. Assistants: Dan Cook, Harry Lennard. Fourth official: David Coote. VAR: Kevin Friend. Assistant VAR: Eddie Smart.

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    Match officials

    Referee: Chris Kavanagh

    Assistants: Daniel Cook, Harry Lennard

    Fourth Official: David Coote

    VAR: Kevin Friend

    Assistant VAR: Edward Smart

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        Season So Far

        Leeds
         
        Newcastle

        Top Player Stats

          Match Stats

          Leeds
           
          Newcastle

          Head-to-Head

          Leeds
          Total Wins
          7
          Home
          3
          Away
          4
          Newcastle
          Total Wins
          12
          Home
          5
          Away
          7

          Played

          28

          Draws 9

          Recent Meetings