Newcastle United and Burnley faced each other at St. James’ Park on Saturday, 6 December 2025, with kick-off at 7:00 PM local time, in a Premier League fixture that had clear implications for both clubs’ league standings.
Newcastle entered the match looking to stabilise their mid-table position in the EPL standings, while Burnley were already under pressure near the bottom of the table as the season moved into its winter phase.
In front of an attendance of 52,041 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, the home side secured a 2–1 victory, continuing a recent run of positive results against struggling opposition.
Bruno Guimarães opened the scoring in the 31st minute with a composed finish from midfield, setting the tone for a dominant Newcastle performance.
Anthony Gordon doubled the lead deep into first-half stoppage time, converting a penalty in the 45+8 minute after sustained pressure forced Burnley into a defensive error.
Burnley were reduced to ten men during the contest, which further shifted momentum toward Newcastle and limited the visitors’ ability to mount consistent attacks.
Despite their numerical disadvantage, Burnley found a late response when Zian Flemming scored from the penalty spot in the 90+4 minute, briefly threatening a dramatic finish.
However, Newcastle managed the closing stages effectively and saw out the match to claim all three points.
From a tactical perspective, both sides lined up in a 4-3-3 formation, but Newcastle’s midfield control proved decisive over the full 90 minutes.
The home side dominated possession with 69.5 percent of the ball and registered 17 shot attempts compared to Burnley’s nine.
Burnley goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale was kept busy, making six saves as Newcastle repeatedly broke through the final third.
As of early February 2026, this result continued to shape the contrasting league positions of the two clubs, with Newcastle consolidating a mid-table spot and Burnley remaining entrenched in the relegation zone.
Newcastle’s campaign has been defined by inconsistency, but performances like this highlighted their attacking quality and ability to control matches against lower-ranked teams.
Burnley, by contrast, have struggled for results across the season, with defensive frailties and missed opportunities contributing to their low points total.
With the Premier League season entering a decisive phase, both clubs face crucial fixtures ahead that will determine whether Newcastle can push upward and whether Burnley can mount a survival challenge.
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Premier League Standings (Early February 2026)
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