2020–21_Newcastle_United_F.C._season
2020–21 Newcastle United F.C. season
Newcastle United 2020–21 football season
The 2020–21 Newcastle United Football Club season was the club's 128th season in existence and the club's 4th consecutive season in the top flight of English football. In addition to the domestic league, Newcastle United participated in this season's editions of the FA Cup and the EFL Cup.
Quick Facts season, Owner ...
| 2020–21 season | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owner | Mike Ashley | |||
| Managing Director | Lee Charnley | |||
| Manager | Steve Bruce | |||
| Stadium | St James' Park | |||
| Premier League | 12th | |||
| FA Cup | Third round | |||
| EFL Cup | Quarter-finals | |||
| Top goalscorer | League: Callum Wilson (12) All: Callum Wilson (12) | |||
| Highest home attendance | 10,000 (19 May 2021 vs Sheffield United, PL round 37) | |||
| Average home league attendance | 10,000 | |||
| Biggest win | 7–0 (23 Sep 2020 v Morecambe, EFL Cup third round) | |||
| Biggest defeat | 0–3 (20 Sep 2020 & 20 Mar 2021 v Brighton & Hove Albion, PL round 2 & round 29) 1–4 (17 Oct 2020 v Manchester United, PL round 5) 2–5 (16 Dec 2020 v Leeds United, PL round 13) 0–3 (18 Jan 2021 v Arsenal, PL round 19) | |||
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More information Position, Staff ...
| Position | Staff |
|---|---|
| Head Coach |  Steve Bruce |
| Coach | Steve Agnew |
| Coach | Stephen Clemence |
| Coach | Steve Harper |
| Coach | Graeme Jones |
| Head of Goalkeeping | Simon Smith |
| Head of Medicine | Paul Catterson |
| Fitness Coach |  Cristian Martínez |
| Head Physiotherapist | Derek Wright |
| Physiotherapist | Sean Beech |
| Physiotherapist | Michael Harding |
| Physiotherapist | Daniel Marti |
| Massage Therapist | Wayne Farrage |
| Head of Recruitment | Steve Nickson |
| Head of Performance Analysis | Tom Coffield |
| Head of Sports Science | Jamie Harley |
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Source: [citation needed]
Transfers in
More information Date, Position ...
| Date | Position | Nationality | Name | From | Fee | Team | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 July 2020 | GK | | Mark Gillespie |  Motherwell | Free transfer | First team | [2] |
| 23 July 2020 | DM | | Niall Brookwell | Liverpool | Free transfer | Under-23s | [3] |
| 24 August 2020 | CM |  | Jeff Hendrick | Burnley | Free transfer | First team | [4] |
| 7 September 2020 | LW | | Ryan Fraser | AFC Bournemouth | Free transfer | First team | [5] |
| 7 September 2020 | CF | | Callum Wilson | AFC Bournemouth | £20,000,000 | First team | [6][7] |
| 8 September 2020 | LB |  | Jamal Lewis | Norwich City | £15,000,000 | First team | [8] |
| 5 October 2020 | AM |  | Rodrigo Vilca | Deportivo Municipal | Undisclosed | Under-23s | [9] |
| 16 October 2020 | CB |  | Bradley Cross |  Schalke 04 | Free transfer | Under-23s | [10] |
| 22 October 2020 | CF |  | Florent Indalecio |  Fraser Park | Free transfer | Under-23s | [11] |
| 8 January 2021 | MF | | Jay Turner-Cooke | Sunderland | Undisclosed | Academy | [12] |
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Transfers out
More information Date, Position ...
| Date | Position | Nationality | Name | To | Fee | Team | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 July 2020 | CF | | Luke Charman | Darlington | Released | Under-23s | [13][14] |
| 1 July 2020 | DM | | Jack Colback | Nottingham Forest | Released | First team | [13][15] |
| 1 July 2020 | GK | | Rob Elliot | Watford | Released | First team | [13][16] |
| 1 July 2020 | LW | | Víctor Fernández |  Viitorul Constanța | Released | Under-23s | [13][17] |
| 1 July 2020 | LB | | Liam Gibson | Morecambe | Released | Under-23s | [13][18] |
| 1 July 2020 | GK | | Nathan Harker | Unattached | Released | Under-23s | [13] |
| 1 July 2020 | RB | | Jamie Sterry | Hartlepool | Released | First team | [13] |
| 18 August 2020 | CB | | Jack Leckie | Burnley | Undisclosed | Under-23s | [19] |
| 2 October 2020 | CM | | Daniel Barlaser | Rotherham United | Undisclosed | First team | [20] |
| 7 January 2021 | LW | | Rolando Aarons | Huddersfield Town | Undisclosed | First team | [21] |
| 1 February 2021 | RB |  | DeAndre Yedlin |  Galatasaray | Free transfer | First team | [22] |
| 11 February 2021 | LB |  | Achraf Lazaar | Watford | Free transfer | First team | [23] |
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Loans in
More information Date from, Position ...
| Date from | Position | Nationality | Name | From | Date until | Team | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 February 2021 | CM | | Joe Willock | Arsenal | End of season | First team | [24] |
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Loans out
More information Date from, Position ...
| Date from | Position | Nationality | Name | To | Date until | Team | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 August 2020 | GK | | Jake Turner | Morecambe | 12 January 2021 | Under-23's | [25][26] |
| 13 August 2020 | RW | | Thomas Allan | Accrington Stanley | 12 January 2021 | Under-23's | [27][28] |
| 16 August 2020 | GK | | Freddie Woodman |  Swansea City | End of season | First team | [29] |
| 24 August 2020 | CB | | Kelland Watts | Plymouth Argyle | End of season | Under-23's | [30] |
| 28 August 2020 | MF |  | Mo Sangare | Accrington Stanley | End of season | Under-23's | [31] |
| 11 September 2020 | CB | | Florian Lejeune | Deportivo Alavés | End of season | First team | [32] |
| 16 September 2020 | CF |  | Yoshinori Muto | Eibar | End of season | First team | [33] |
| 1 October 2020 | CB | | Lewis Cass | Hartlepool United | End of season | Under-23's | [34] |
| 2 October 2020 | CF |  | Elias Sørensen |  Almere City | End of season | Under-23's | [35] |
| 14 October 2020 | DM | | Jack Young | Tranmere Rovers | 12 January 2021 | Under-23's | [36][37] |
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Win Draw Loss Postponed Fixtures
Crewe Alexandra v Newcastle United
| 25 August 2020 Friendly | Crewe Alexandra | 0–3 | Newcastle United | Little Ouseburn |
| 14:00 BST | Report | Stadium: Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate Attendance: 0 |
Newcastle United v Barnsley
| 29 August 2020 Friendly | Newcastle United | 2–1 | Barnsley | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| 15:00 BST | Report |
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Stadium: Darsley Park Attendance: 0 |
Middlesbrough v Newcastle United
| 1 September 2020 Friendly | Middlesbrough | 5–1 | Newcastle United | Hurworth-on-Tees |
| 13:00 BST |
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Report |
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Stadium: Rockliffe Park Attendance: 0 |
Newcastle United v Stoke City
| 5 September 2020 Friendly | Newcastle United | 0–1 | Stoke City | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| 13:00 BST | Report |
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Stadium: St James' Park Attendance: 0 |
Overview
More information Competition, First match ...
| Competition | First match | Last match | Starting round | Final position | Record | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % | |||||
| Premier League | 12 September 2020 | 23 May 2021 | Matchday 1 | 12th | 38 | 12 | 9 | 17 | 46 | 62 | −16 | 031.58 |
| FA Cup | 9 January 2021 | Third round | Third round | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | −2 | 000.00 | |
| EFL Cup | 15 September 2020 | 22 December 2020 | Second round | Quarter-finals | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 2 | +7 | 050.00 |
| Total | 43 | 14 | 10 | 19 | 55 | 66 | −11 | 032.56 | ||||
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Last updated: 23 May 2021
Source: Soccerway
Premier League
Main article: 2020–21 Premier League
League table
More information Pos, Pld ...
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Everton | 38 | 17 | 8 | 13 | 47 | 48 | −1 | 59 |
| 11 | Aston Villa | 38 | 16 | 7 | 15 | 55 | 46 | +9 | 55 |
| 12 | Newcastle United | 38 | 12 | 9 | 17 | 46 | 62 | −16 | 45 |
| 13 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 38 | 12 | 9 | 17 | 36 | 52 | −16 | 45 |
| 14 | Crystal Palace | 38 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 41 | 66 | −25 | 44 |
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Source: Premier League
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) If the champions, relegated teams or qualified teams for UEFA competitions cannot be determined by rules 1 to 3, rules 4.1 to 4.3 are applied – 4.1) Points gained in head-to-head record between such teams; 4.2) Away goals scored in head-to-head record between such teams; 4.3) Play-offs[38]
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) If the champions, relegated teams or qualified teams for UEFA competitions cannot be determined by rules 1 to 3, rules 4.1 to 4.3 are applied – 4.1) Points gained in head-to-head record between such teams; 4.2) Away goals scored in head-to-head record between such teams; 4.3) Play-offs[38]
Results summary
More information Overall, Home ...
| Overall | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
| 38 | 12 | 9 | 17 | 46 | 62 | −16 | 45 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 26 | 33 | −7 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 20 | 29 | −9 |
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Last updated: 23 May 2021.
Source: Premier League[39]
Results by matchday
More information Matchday, Ground ...
| Matchday | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 |
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| Ground | A | H | A | H | H | A | H | A | H | A | A | H | A | H | A | H | H | A | A | H | A | H | H | A | A | H | A | H | A | H | A | H | A | H | A | H | H | A |
| Result | W | L | D | W | L | D | W | L | L | W | L | W | L | D | L | D | L | L | L | L | W | L | W | L | L | D | D | D | L | D | W | W | D | L | W | L | W | W |
| Position | 4 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 12 |
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Updated to match(es) played on 23 May 2021. Source: [citation needed]
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss
Matches
The 2020–21 season fixtures were released on 20 August.[40]
West Ham United v Newcastle United
| 12 September 2020 1 | West Ham United | 0–2 | Newcastle United | Stratford |
| 20:00 BST |
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Report | Stadium: London Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Stuart Attwell | |
| Note: Live on Sky Sports | ||||
Newcastle United v Brighton & Hove Albion
| 20 September 2020 2 | Newcastle United | 0–3 | Brighton & Hove Albion | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| 14:00 BST | Report | Stadium: St James' Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Kevin Friend |
Tottenham Hotspur v Newcastle United
| 27 September 2020 3 | Tottenham Hotspur | 1–1 | Newcastle United | Tottenham |
| 14:00 BST | Report | Stadium: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Peter Bankes |
Newcastle United v Burnley
| 3 October 2020 4 | Newcastle United | 3–1 | Burnley | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| 20:00 BST |
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Report | Stadium: St James' Park Attendance: 0 Referee: David Coote |
Newcastle United v Manchester United
| 17 October 2020 5 | Newcastle United | 1–4 | Manchester United | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| 20:00 BST | Report |
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Stadium: St James' Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Craig Pawson |
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Newcastle United
| 25 October 2020 6 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 1–1 | Newcastle United | Wolverhampton |
| 16:30 GMT |
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Report | Stadium: Molineux Attendance: 0 Referee: Lee Mason |
Newcastle United v Everton
| 1 November 2020 7 | Newcastle United | 2–1 | Everton | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| 14:00 GMT | Report |
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Stadium: St James' Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Stuart Attwell |
Southampton v Newcastle United
| 6 November 2020 8 | Southampton | 2–0 | Newcastle United | Southampton |
| 20:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: St Mary's Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Peter Bankes |
Newcastle United v Chelsea
| 21 November 2020 9 | Newcastle United | 0–2 | Chelsea | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| 12:30 GMT | Report | Stadium: St James' Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Craig Pawson |
Crystal Palace v Newcastle United
| 27 November 2020 10 | Crystal Palace | 0–2 | Newcastle United | Selhurst |
| 20:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: Selhurst Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Graham Scott |
Newcastle United v West Bromwich Albion
| 12 December 2020 12 | Newcastle United | 2–1 | West Bromwich Albion | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| 15:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: St James' Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Darren England |
Leeds United v Newcastle United
| 16 December 2020 13 | Leeds United | 5–2 | Newcastle United | Leeds |
| 18:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: Elland Road Attendance: 0 Referee: Simon Hooper |
Newcastle United v Fulham
| 19 December 2020 14 | Newcastle United | 1–1 | Fulham | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| 20:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: St James' Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Graham Scott |
Manchester City v Newcastle United
| 26 December 2020 15 | Manchester City | 2–0 | Newcastle United | Manchester |
| 20:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: City of Manchester Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Andre Marriner |
Newcastle United v Liverpool
| 30 December 2020 16 | Newcastle United | 0–0 | Liverpool | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| 20:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: St James' Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Paul Tierney |
Newcastle United v Leicester City
| 3 January 2021 17 | Newcastle United | 1–2 | Leicester City | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| 14:15 GMT |
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Report | Stadium: St James' Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Robert Jones |
Sheffield United v Newcastle United
| 12 January 2021 18 | Sheffield United | 1–0 | Newcastle United | Sheffield |
| 18:00 GMT |
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Report | Stadium: Bramall Lane Attendance: 0 Referee: Andrew Madley |
Arsenal v Newcastle United
| 18 January 2021 19 | Arsenal | 3–0 | Newcastle United | Holloway |
| 20:00 GMT |
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Report | Stadium: Emirates Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: David Coote |
Aston Villa v Newcastle United
| 23 January 2021 11 | Aston Villa | 2–0 | Newcastle United | Aston |
| 20:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: Villa Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Simon Hooper | ||
| Note: The match was originally scheduled for 4 December 2020, but was postponed due to safety concerns following a COVID-19 outbreak at the Newcastle United training ground.[41] | ||||
Newcastle United v Leeds United
| 26 January 2021 20 | Newcastle United | 1–2 | Leeds United | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| 18:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: St James' Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Anthony Taylor |
Everton v Newcastle United
| 30 January 2021 21 | Everton | 0–2 | Newcastle United | Liverpool |
| 12:30 GMT |
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Report | Stadium: Goodison Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Stuart Attwell |
Newcastle United v Crystal Palace
| 2 February 2021 22 | Newcastle United | 1–2 | Crystal Palace | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| 20:15 GMT |
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Report |
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Stadium: St James' Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Darren England |
Newcastle United v Southampton
| 6 February 2021 23 | Newcastle United | 3–2 | Southampton | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| 15:00 GMT | Report |
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Stadium: St James' Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Craig Pawson |
Chelsea v Newcastle United
| 15 February 2021 24 | Chelsea | 2–0 | Newcastle United | London |
| 20:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: Stamford Bridge Attendance: 0 Referee: Peter Bankes |
Manchester United v Newcastle United
| 21 February 2021 25 | Manchester United | 3–1 | Newcastle United | Manchester |
| 19:00 GMT | Report |
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Stadium: Old Trafford Attendance: 0 Referee: Paul Tierney |
Newcastle United v Wolverhampton Wanderers
| 27 February 2021 26 | Newcastle United | 1–1 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| 20:00 GMT | Report |
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Stadium: St James' Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Mike Dean |
West Bromwich Albion v Newcastle United
| 7 March 2021 27 | West Bromwich Albion | 0–0 | Newcastle United | West Bromwich |
| 12:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: The Hawthorns Attendance: 0 Referee: Martin Atkinson |
Newcastle United v Aston Villa
| 12 March 2021 28 | Newcastle United | 1–1 | Aston Villa | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| 20:00 GMT | Report | Stadium: St James' Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Paul Tierney |
Brighton & Hove Albion v Newcastle United
| 20 March 2021 29 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 3–0 | Newcastle United | Falmer |
| 20:00 GMT | Report |
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Stadium: Falmer Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Anthony Taylor |
Newcastle United v Tottenham Hotspur
| 4 April 2021 30 | Newcastle United | 2–2 | Tottenham Hotspur | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| 15:00 BST | Report | Stadium: St James' Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Craig Pawson |
Burnley v Newcastle United
| 11 April 2021 31 | Burnley | 1–2 | Newcastle United | Burnley |
| 12:00 BST | Report |
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Stadium: Turf Moor Attendance: 0 Referee: Anthony Taylor |
Newcastle United v West Ham United
| 17 April 2021 32 | Newcastle United | 3–2 | West Ham United | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| 12:30 BST | Report | Stadium: St James' Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Kevin Friend |
Liverpool v Newcastle United
| 24 April 2021 33 | Liverpool | 1–1 | Newcastle United | Liverpool |
| 12:30 BST | Report | Stadium: Anfield Attendance: 0 Referee: Andre Marriner |
Newcastle United v Arsenal
| 2 May 2021 34 | Newcastle United | 0–2 | Arsenal | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| 14:00 BST | Report |
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Stadium: St. James' Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Mike Dean |
Leicester City v Newcastle United
| 7 May 2021 35 | Leicester City | 2–4 | Newcastle United | Leicester |
| 20:00 BST |
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Report | Stadium: King Power Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Darren England |
Newcastle United v Manchester City
| 14 May 2021 36 | Newcastle United | 3–4 | Manchester City | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| 20:00 BST | Report | Stadium: St. James' Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Kevin Friend |
Newcastle United v Sheffield United
| 19 May 2021 37 | Newcastle United | 1–0 | Sheffield United | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| 18:00 BST |
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Report | Stadium: St. James' Park Attendance: 10,000 Referee: Robert Jones |
FA Cup
Main article: 2020–21 FA Cup
The third round draw was made on 30 November, with Premier League and EFL Championship clubs all entering the competition.[42]
Arsenal v Newcastle United
| 9 January 2021 Third round | Arsenal | 2–0 (a.e.t.) | Newcastle United | Holloway |
| 17:30 GMT |
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Report | Stadium: Emirates Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Chris Kavanagh |
EFL Cup
Main article: 2020–21 EFL Cup
The draw for both the second and third round were confirmed on September 6, live on Sky Sports by Phil Babb.[43] The fourth round draw was conducted on 17 September 2020 by Laura Woods and Lee Hendrie live on Sky Sports.[44]
Newcastle United v Blackburn Rovers
| 15 September 2020 Second round | Newcastle United | 1–0 | Blackburn Rovers | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| 19:30 BST |
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Report | Stadium: St James' Park Attendance: 0 Referee: Jarred Gillett |
Morecambe v Newcastle United
| 23 September 2020 Third round | Morecambe | 0–7 | Newcastle United | Morecambe |
| 19:45 BST |
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Report | Stadium: Globe Arena Attendance: 0 Referee: Darren Drysdale |
Newport County v Newcastle United
| 30 September 2020 Fourth round | Newport County | 1–1 (4–5 p) | Newcastle United | Newport |
| 19:45 BST | Report |
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Stadium: Rodney Parade Attendance: 0 Referee: John Brooks | |
| Penalties | ||||
Brentford v Newcastle United
| 22 December 2020 Quarter-finals | Brentford | 1–0 | Newcastle United | Brentford |
| 17:30 GMT |
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Report |
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Stadium: Brentford Community Stadium Attendance: 0 Referee: Robert Jones |
Appearances and goals
More information No., Pos ...
| No. | Pos | Nat | Player | Total | Premier League | EFL Cup | FA Cup | ||||||
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| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||||||
| Goalkeepers | |||||||||||||
| 1 | GK |  SVK |
Martin Dúbravka | 14 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 26 | GK | ENG |
Karl Darlow | 26 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 29 | GK | ENG |
Mark Gillespie | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Defenders | |||||||||||||
| 2 | DF | IRL |
Ciaran Clark | 26 | 1 | 21+1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 3 | DF | WAL |
Paul Dummett | 16 | 1 | 14+1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 5 | DF |  SUI |
Fabian Schär | 19 | 1 | 13+5 | 1 | 0+1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 6 | DF | ENG |
Jamaal Lascelles | 21 | 3 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 15 | DF | NIR |
Jamal Lewis | 26 | 0 | 20+4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 17 | DF |  SWE |
Emil Krafth | 20 | 1 | 14+2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 18 | DF |  ARG |
Federico Fernández | 25 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 19 | DF | ESP |
Javier Manquillo | 15 | 0 | 10+3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Midfielders | |||||||||||||
| 4 | MF | ENG |
Matty Longstaff | 5 | 0 | 4+1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 8 | MF | ENG |
Jonjo Shelvey | 32 | 2 | 29+1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 10 | MF | FRA |
Allan Saint-Maximin | 26 | 3 | 19+6 | 3 | 0+1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 11 | MF | SCO |
Matt Ritchie | 21 | 0 | 15+3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | ||
| 14 | MF | ENG |
Isaac Hayden | 27 | 1 | 22+2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 16 | MF | IRL |
Jeff Hendrick | 23 | 2 | 17+5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 21 | MF | SCO |
Ryan Fraser | 22 | 1 | 9+9 | 0 | 3+1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 23 | MF | ENG |
Jacob Murphy | 32 | 3 | 18+9 | 2 | 3+1 | 1 | 0+1 | 0 | ||
| 24 | MF |  PAR |
Miguel Almirón | 39 | 5 | 28+6 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 28 | MF | ENG |
Joe Willock | 14 | 8 | 11+3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 36 | MF | ENG |
Sean Longstaff | 27 | 0 | 15+7 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 57 | MF | ENG |
Elliot Anderson | 2 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | ||
| Forwards | |||||||||||||
| 7 | FW | ENG |
Andy Carroll | 22 | 1 | 4+14 | 1 | 1+2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 9 | FW |  BRA |
Joelinton | 36 | 6 | 23+8 | 4 | 2+2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 12 | FW | ENG |
Dwight Gayle | 20 | 1 | 4+14 | 1 | 0+1 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | ||
| 13 | FW | ENG |
Callum Wilson | 28 | 12 | 23+3 | 12 | 1+1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Player(s) who left permanently but featured this season | |||||||||||||
| 22 | DF | USA |
DeAndre Yedlin | 10 | 0 | 5+1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0+1 | 0 | ||
| 32 | MF | ENG |
Daniel Barlaser | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1+1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
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Last updated: 23 May 2021
Source: Competitions
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