Burnley 1-3 Newcastle United: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Ladbrokes’ post-match review of Burnley 1-3 Newcastle United in the Premier League on Tuesday, 30 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Newcastle United beat Burnley 1-3 at Turf Moor. The visitors struck early with Joelinton finding the net in the 2nd minute, followed by Yoane Wissa doubling the lead in the 7th. Burnley pulled one back through Josh Laurent in the 23rd minute, assisted by Armando Broja, but couldn’t build on it despite their recent draws against Everton and Bournemouth showing some resilience at home.

Newcastle sealed the win late on with Bruno Guimarães scoring in the 90+3rd minute, capitalising on their away form that included a previous victory over Burnley. Burnley, coming off losses to Fulham and Newcastle in their last meetings, struggled to turn possession into chances after the break. Substitutions like Bashir Humphreys coming on early for Maxime Estève in the 15th minute helped shore up the defence, but it wasn’t enough to prevent Newcastle from extending their mixed run with this convincing win.

The game was evenly contested in possession, with Burnley holding 48% and Newcastle edging it at 52%, suggesting neither side dominated the ball for long spells. Newcastle proved more effective in attack, completing more successful dribbles at 38 compared to Burnley’s 29, which helped them create threats on the counter. Corners were close too, with Burnley earning 3 and Newcastle 4, but the visitors made better use of set-pieces early on.

Discipline saw Burnley pick up two yellow cards while Newcastle had one, with no reds issued, keeping the match flowing without major disruptions. Both teams used four substitutions each: Burnley brought on Bashir Humphreys for Maxime Estève at 15 minutes, Jacob Bruun Larsen for Loum Tchaouna at 74 minutes, and Mike Tresor for Florentino plus Ashley Barnes for Lesley Ugochukwu at 88 minutes; Newcastle introduced Jacob Murphy for Harvey Barnes at 72 minutes, Jacob Ramsey for Anthony Gordon and Nick Woltemade for Yoane Wissa at 80 minutes, and Joe Willock for Joelinton at 90+4 minutes. Burnley recorded one assist, while Newcastle had none, but the Magpies still outscored their hosts without relying on penalties or injury-time goals beyond the late strike.

Newcastle took control early with Joelinton’s goal in the 2nd minute, quickly followed by Yoane Wissa’s effort in the 7th to make it 0-2. Burnley responded in the 23rd minute when Josh Laurent scored, assisted by Armando Broja, giving them hope of a comeback. Discipline became an issue around the half-hour mark, with Kyle Walker booked for Burnley in the 28th and Florentino following in the 32nd, while Joelinton picked up Newcastle’s yellow in the 28th.

A key turning point came late when Bruno Guimarães netted in the 90+3rd minute to restore the two-goal cushion. Substitutions influenced the flow, such as Bashir Humphreys replacing the injured Maxime Estève for Burnley in the 15th, and Newcastle’s changes like Jacob Murphy for Harvey Barnes in the 72nd helping maintain their edge. These moments ensured Newcastle’s fast start and late finish proved decisive.

Burnley lined up in a 3-4-3 formation, focusing on defensive solidity with Maxime Estève in the backline before his early exit, while Josh Laurent provided midfield drive and scored their only goal. Armando Broja offered support in attack with his assist, and partnerships like Lesley Ugochukwu in the middle helped maintain balance until late changes.

Newcastle United set up in a 4-3-3, allowing Joelinton and Yoane Wissa to exploit the flanks early for their goals, with Bruno Guimarães anchoring midfield and adding a late strike. Anthony Gordon contributed to the attacking threat before his substitution, forming effective links with Harvey Barnes in the forward line.

Bruno Guimarães earned Ladbrokes’ Man of the Match award for his standout performance, scoring one goal in stoppage time to seal the win. He created two big chances and delivered three key passes, showing his influence in midfield throughout the game. His efforts helped Newcastle control the tempo and turn the screw late on.

Recent Premier League matches:

• Loss: 1-3 vs Newcastle United (H)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Everton (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs AFC Bournemouth (A)
• Loss: 2-3 vs Fulham (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Newcastle United (A)

Recent Premier League matches:

• Win: 3-1 vs Burnley (A)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Manchester United (A)
• Draw: 2-2 vs Chelsea (H)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Sunderland (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs Burnley (H)

Burnley have just lost 1-3 at home to Newcastle United, leaving them in 19th place on 12 points and deep in relegation trouble after a run of recent defeats and draws, including back-to-back losses to Newcastle. They face Brighton & Hove Albion next on 3 January 2026 at 15:00, with the Seagulls sitting 14th on 25 points and looking to build on their mid-table security. A win could give Burnley vital momentum to climb away from the drop zone.

Newcastle United have just won 3-1 away at Burnley, boosting them to 9th place on 26 points after a mixed spell that includes a recent loss to Manchester United but also a prior victory over Burnley. They host Crystal Palace next on 4 January 2026 at 15:00, with Palace in 11th also on 26 points and aiming to push for European spots. This could be a tight affair where Newcastle look to capitalise on their away form for a climb up the table.

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