Season ticket holders at St. James' Park haven’t seen too many victories this season, with Newcastle United languishing in the 16th position so far. The guesting Leeds United will be hopeful to defend their higher league position in this one.
- Newcastle United is in the worst form (0-1-5)
- Leeds United has the most conceded goals (20) away in Premier League
Newcastle have less rest than Leeds United in this fixture, as the hosts were involved in a Premier League game only three days ago. At least it's nice to return home after that away game at Aston Villa.
Newcastle United form and stats
When playing at home in the Premier League, Newcastle United have managed 3 wins, 2 draws and suffered 4 defeats from 9 games. It's trouble wherever Newcastle are playing these days as they have suffered four straight defeats now, regardless of arena. They really need to get back to winning ways.
Newcastle are anxiously hoping for a goal as it's been 278 minutes since the last one in league fixtures. (Scored by A. Carroll).
Newcastle are hoping to put things right at home after a defeat in their previous match, the score 0-2 away versus Aston Villa. Prior to that was the away defeat visiting Arsenal (0-3).
The manager S. Bruce will start preparations for the next game as soon this is finished, as the hosts are going to Everton in only four days.
Newcastle are certainly not overdoing their scoring at home in league matches, having created 10 goals in 9 games. Newcastle have conceded 15 from these games.
Leeds United form and stats
4 wins, 0 draws and 5 losses. That’s the product of Leeds United, who have the most conceded goals (20) away in Premier League, playing as the away team in the Premier League this season.
Leeds are looking to quickly end their 198 minutes long goal drought in the Premier League.
The manager M. Bielsa Caldera was unhappy after their last game, a Premier League match played at their home ground Elland Road. Leeds suffered a 0-1 loss to Brighton & Hove Albion (placed 17th). Preceding that game, the 0-3 loss visiting Crawley Town's place.
Leeds are not goal shy away from home in the league, finding the net 17 times in 9 away games so far. The Leeds manager M. Bielsa Caldera has some worries about the defense as 20 goals have been conceded in these travels.
Head 2 Head
Newcastle United and Leeds United have met before this season: Leeds United - Newcastle United 5-2. Head-2-head stats last four meetings: two - one - one (Newcastle wins - draws - Leeds United wins). As for goals, one match ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), three had two or less.Top Goalscorers
  P. Bamford 10 goals |   C. Wilson 8 goals |  S. Dallas 3 goals |
Newcastle United missing players
Leeds United missing players
| Newcastle United | Leeds United | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 19 | 9 | 1 | Played | P | 2 | 9 | 18 |
| 5 | 3 | 0 | Won | W | 2 | 4 | 7 |
| 4 | 2 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 10 | 4 | 1 | Lost | L | 0 | 5 | 9 |
| 18 | 10 | 0 | Scored | S | 6 | 17 | 30 |
| 32 | 15 | 2 | Conceded | C | 0 | 20 | 34 |
| 95% | 89% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 94% |
| 89% | 89% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 50% | 78% | 67% |
| 42% | 67% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 78% | 61% |
| 16% | 22% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 50% | 56% | 44% |
| 11% | 11% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 50% | 44% | 39% |
| 47% | 67% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 0% | 44% | 50% |
| 16% | 11% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 100% | 44% | 33% |
| 42% | 33% | 100% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 11% | 22% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1.9 | 1.7 | 2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1 | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8.3 | 8.9 | 8 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 15.5 | 15.4 | 14.9 |
| 2.9 | 3.6 | 1 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 8 | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| 32% | 31% | 0% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 38% | 35% | 31% |
- Leeds United has the most conceded goals (20) away in Premier League
- Leeds United have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Leeds United haven’t played a single 0-0 game away.
- Newcastle United have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Newcastle United is in the worst form (0-1-5)
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Manchester United | 19 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 25 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 12 | 11 | 40 |
| 2 | Manchester City | 18 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 31 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 21 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 18 | 38 |
| 3 | Leicester City | 19 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 35 | 21 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 9 | 14 | 38 |
| 4 | Liverpool | 19 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 37 | 22 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 21 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 34 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 18 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 33 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 19 | 8 | 16 | 33 |
| 6 | Everton | 17 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 28 | 21 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 32 |
| 7 | West Ham United | 19 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 27 | 22 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 32 |
| 8 | Aston Villa | 17 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 31 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 7 | 13 | 29 |
| 9 | Chelsea | 19 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 33 | 23 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 19 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 29 |
| 10 | Southampton | 18 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 26 | 21 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 29 |
| 11 | Arsenal | 19 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 23 | 19 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 27 |
| 12 | Leeds United | 18 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 30 | 34 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 17 | 20 | -4 | 23 |
| 13 | Crystal Palace | 19 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 22 | 33 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 15 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 18 | -11 | 23 |
| 14 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 19 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 21 | 29 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 16 | -8 | 22 |
| 15 | Burnley | 18 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 10 | 22 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 14 | -12 | 19 |
| 16 | Newcastle United | 19 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 32 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 15 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 17 | -14 | 19 |
| 17 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 19 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 22 | 29 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 15 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 14 | -7 | 17 |
| 18 | Fulham | 18 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 27 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 15 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 12 | -12 | 12 |
| 19 | West Bromwich Albion | 19 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 15 | 43 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 24 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 19 | -28 | 11 |
| 20 | Sheffield United | 19 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 32 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 15 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 17 | -22 | 5 |
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