Newcastle 2-1 Leicester - Result & Match Stats (Premier League)

Newcastle vs Leicester - result

Newcastle 2-1 Leicester in the Premier League at St. James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne on 17 April 2022. In their last 5 meetings, Newcastle have won 3, Leicester 1, with 1 draw.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Newcastle vs Leicester?

Newcastle 2-1 Leicester in the Premier League on Sunday 17 April 2022 at St. James' Park.

Where was Newcastle vs Leicester played?

Newcastle vs Leicester was played at St. James' Park in Newcastle upon Tyne, the home ground of Newcastle.

What is Newcastle's recent form?

Newcastle's last five results read W L L L W (oldest to newest): 2 wins and 3 losses.

What is Leicester's recent form?

Leicester's last five results read W L W D W (oldest to newest): 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss.

What is the head-to-head record between Newcastle and Leicester?

Across the last 5 meetings Newcastle have won 3, Leicester have won 1 and 1 was drawn. The most recent was Leicester City 0-3 Newcastle United on 7 April 2025 in the Premier League.

Who is the standout player for Newcastle?

Yoane Wissa leads Newcastle with 4 yellow cards across their last 10 games.

Who is the standout player for Leicester?

Tom Watson leads Leicester with 15 shots across their last 10 games.

Who is the referee for Newcastle vs Leicester?

Jarred Gillett refereed Newcastle vs Leicester, averaging 22.5 fouls and 3.8 yellow cards per game this season.

Newcastle vs Leicester - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
7 Apr 2025	Premier League	Leicester City vs Newcastle United	0-3
14 Dec 2024	Premier League	Newcastle United vs Leicester City	4-0
22 May 2023	Premier League	Newcastle United vs Leicester City	0-0
26 Dec 2022	Premier League	Leicester City vs Newcastle United	0-3
12 Dec 2021	Premier League	Leicester City vs Newcastle United	4-0

Newcastle 2-1 Leicester: match stats

Stat	Newcastle	Leicester
Possession	31%	69%
Shots	16	8
Shots on target	7	2
Corners	3	5
Fouls	10	10
Yellow cards	2	2
Tackles	26	22
Passes	264	584

Newcastle vs Leicester goals and red cards

Newcastle: B. Guimarães 30', B. Guimarães 90+5'. Leicester: A. Lookman 19'.

Newcastle season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.8	5 of 20
Goals against	1.8	14 of 20
Shots	10.2	18 of 20
Shots on target	3.6	15 of 20
Fouls	12.2	7 of 20
Tackles	13.6	15 of 20
Passes	416.8	8 of 20
Corners	4.4	9 of 20

Newcastle player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Harvey Barnes (3), Joe Willock (3), Anthony Elanga (2).
Assists: Amar Dedić (3), Harvey Barnes (2), Lewis Hall (2).
Shots: Joe Willock (18), Harvey Barnes (16), Yoane Wissa (12).
Fouls: Nico González (11), Yoane Wissa (10), Amar Dedić (10).

Leicester season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.5	16 of 24
Goals against	1.6	15 of 24
Shots	15.6	5 of 24
Shots on target	5	6 of 24
Fouls	8.6	22 of 24
Tackles	13.7	14 of 24
Passes	606.7	1 of 24
Corners	6.7	3 of 24

Leicester player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Emil Riis (2), Liam Cullen (2), John Lundstram (1).
Assists: Louis Page (3), Luke Thomas (2), Bobby De Cordova-Reid (1).
Shots: Tom Watson (22), Bobby De Cordova-Reid (13).
Fouls: Luke Thomas (9), Wes Burns (8), Harry Souttar (8).