Newcastle vs Everton Result
Premier League · England
Newcastle
Full Time
Everton
📍 St. James' Park, Newcastle
🗓️ Saturday, 28 Feb 2026 at 15:00
💪 AI Prediction Report
DECENT HITPredicted
2 - 1
Actual
2 - 3
💰 Bet Results1/2 hit
Estimated ROI (£100/bet)
Staked: £200 · Returns: £400
+£200
+100% ROI
Everton Edge Five-Goal Thriller at St. James' Park in Dramatic Fashion
Everton stunned Newcastle United with a dramatic 3-2 victory at St. James' Park, overturning the odds in a pulsating Premier League encounter. Despite Newcastle dominating possession with 66% and registering 17 shots (7 on target), it was Everton who capitalized on their chances, scoring crucial goals at key moments to snatch all three points. The visitors took an early lead, and though Newcastle twice pulled level, Everton struck almost immediately after the Magpies' late equalizer to seal the win. The match was a showcase of attacking intent and resilience from both sides, with momentum swinging back and forth. Newcastle’s attacking quartet created plenty of opportunities, but defensive lapses proved costly. Everton, meanwhile, were clinical on the break and showed impressive resolve, especially after conceding a late equalizer, responding within a minute to claim the decisive goal.
Newcastle
Newcastle played on the front foot, controlling possession and creating a wealth of chances, but were ultimately undone by defensive errors and Everton's ruthless finishing. Their 66% possession and 17 shots reflected their attacking ambition, yet lapses at the back and a lack of composure in key moments proved costly. The home side’s late equalizer seemed to have salvaged a point, only for Everton to immediately respond and snatch victory.
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Everton
Everton executed a disciplined game plan, soaking up pressure and striking decisively on the counter. Despite seeing just 34% of the ball and conceding 17 shots, they made the most of their opportunities, scoring three times from nine attempts (five on target). Their resilience was epitomized by their immediate response to Newcastle's late equalizer, showing mental strength and tactical awareness to secure a memorable away win.
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Key Moments
19' — Goal
Beto opens the scoring for Everton, finishing off a swift counter-attack.
32' — Goal
Jacob Ramsey equalizes for Newcastle, capping a period of home dominance.
34' — Goal
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall restores Everton's lead just two minutes after Newcastle's equalizer.
82' — Goal
Anthony Gordon scores to bring Newcastle level at 2-2, sending St. James' Park into raptures.
83' — Goal
Iliman Ndiaye immediately puts Everton back in front, silencing the home crowd.
Various' — Yellow Cards
Both teams receive three yellow cards each in a fiercely contested encounter.
Tactical Analysis
Both teams lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, but Newcastle looked to dominate the ball and push their full-backs high, with Trippier and Hall providing width. Their double pivot of Tonali and Ramsey allowed for fluid transitions, but left spaces for Everton to exploit on the break. Everton, by contrast, sat deeper and relied on the pace and movement of their attacking midfielders to launch quick counters, with Dewsbury-Hall and Ndiaye particularly effective at exploiting gaps. Substitutions and tactical tweaks played a key role, especially as Newcastle chased the game late on, committing more men forward and leaving themselves exposed. Everton’s ability to absorb pressure and strike immediately after conceding the equalizer was a testament to their tactical discipline and mental focus.
Turning Point
Iliman Ndiaye’s 83rd-minute goal, coming just a minute after Newcastle’s equalizer, decisively swung the match in Everton’s favor.
Man of the Match
Iliman Ndiaye
Scored the match-winning goal and was a constant threat on the counter, providing the decisive moment in a high-pressure situation.