Newcastle United 2-1 Burnley: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Ladbrokes’ post-match review of Newcastle United 2-1 Burnley in the Premier League on Saturday, 06 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Newcastle United beat Burnley 2-1 at home. The hosts took control early, with Bruno Guimarães opening the scoring in the 31st minute to give them a deserved lead after dominating possession. Burnley’s situation worsened when Lucas Pires received a red card in the 43rd minute, leaving them with ten men, and Newcastle capitalised just before the break as Anthony Gordon converted a penalty in the 45+8th minute following a VAR check. This result extends Newcastle’s strong recent form, with three wins and a draw in their last five league games, keeping them in the hunt for European spots.

Burnley fought back late despite being a man down, with Zian Flemming pulling one back from a penalty in the 90+4th minute after another VAR review, but it proved too little too late. The visitors made several substitutions to chase the game, including bringing on Flemming and Jaidon Anthony in the 86th minute, yet Newcastle held firm through added time. Burnley’s defeat marks their fifth straight league loss, highlighting their struggles this season and increasing the pressure as they sit near the bottom.

Newcastle’s 69% possession underlined their control of the game, allowing them to dictate the tempo while Burnley were restricted to just 31%, often relying on counter-attacks that yielded 40 successful dribbles compared to the hosts’ 53. Both sides earned nine corners each, showing Burnley remained a threat from set pieces despite the possession gap, but disciplinary issues hurt the visitors with two yellow cards and one red, matching Newcastle’s two yellows in a feisty encounter. Each team scored from their single penalty attempt, and while no assists or injury-time goals beyond the late penalty were recorded, the even substitution count of five apiece saw Newcastle refresh their midfield with changes like Lewis Miley replacing Joe Willock at 63 minutes, and Burnley adjusting defensively, such as Joe Worrall coming on for Lyle Foster at half-time.

The numbers paint a picture of Newcastle’s overall dominance tempered by Burnley’s resilience, especially after going down to ten men, with the dribble stats suggesting both teams had moments of individual flair amid a match that stayed competitive until the end.

The game’s turning point came in the 43rd minute when Burnley’s Lucas Pires was sent off with a red card, reducing them to ten men and shifting momentum firmly to Newcastle, who had already taken the lead through Bruno Guimarães’ 31st-minute goal. Just before half-time, a VAR review in the 45+6th minute led to Anthony Gordon’s penalty two minutes later, doubling the hosts’ advantage and making it a steep hill for Burnley to climb. Newcastle made double substitutions at 63 minutes, with Lewis Miley replacing Joe Willock and Lewis Hall coming on for Dan Burn, which helped maintain their control.

In the closing stages, Burnley earned a lifeline after a VAR check in the 90+2nd minute awarded them a penalty, converted by substitute Zian Flemming two minutes later to set up a tense finish. Yellow cards added to the drama, including Tino Livramento’s booking for Newcastle in the 52nd minute and Josh Laurent’s for Burnley in the 89th, while late changes like Sandro Tonali replacing Jacob Ramsey in the 90+6th minute saw Newcastle see out the win.

Newcastle United lined up in a 4-3-3 formation, with Bruno Guimarães anchoring the midfield and providing a key goalscoring threat, while Anthony Gordon’s role on the wing allowed him to win and convert a crucial penalty. Partnerships like Guimarães linking with players such as Joe Willock before his substitution helped control the game, and defensive adjustments, including Lewis Hall replacing Dan Burn, maintained solidity at the back.

Burnley set up in a 4-3-3 shape, relying on players like Armando Broja up front before his late substitution for Zian Flemming, who made an impact by scoring from the spot. Defensive pairings were tested after Lucas Pires’ red card, with changes such as Joe Worrall replacing Lyle Foster at half-time aiming to shore things up, while midfielders like Florentino provided energy until Josh Laurent came on in his place.

Bruno Guimarães earned Ladbrokes’ Man of the Match award for his commanding performance in midfield, scoring the opening goal and creating one big chance along with one key pass, even though he didn’t register an assist. His contributions were pivotal in Newcastle’s dominance, helping them secure the win against a resilient but depleted Burnley side.

Recent Premier League matches:

• Win: 2-1 vs Burnley (H)
• Draw: 2-2 vs Tottenham Hotspur (H)
• Win: 4-1 vs Everton (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs Manchester City (H)
• Loss: 1-3 vs Brentford (A)

Recent Premier League matches:

• Loss: 1-2 vs Newcastle United (A)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Crystal Palace (H)
• Loss: 1-3 vs Brentford (A)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Chelsea (H)
• Loss: 2-3 vs West Ham United (A)

Newcastle United have just secured a 2-1 home win over Burnley, building on a solid run of three wins and a draw in their last five league outings to sit 10th on 22 points. They now turn their attention to a midweek clash against Bayer 04 Leverkusen on 10 December 2025 at 20:00, where a positive result could boost their push for European qualification, especially after recent victories over sides like Manchester City and Everton.

Burnley have just suffered a 2-1 defeat away to Newcastle United, extending their dismal streak to five consecutive league losses and leaving them 19th on 10 points in a relegation scrap. Their next test comes against Fulham on 13 December 2025 at 17:30, with the opponents sitting 15th on 17 points, and Burnley will need to turn things around quickly to avoid being cut adrift at the bottom.

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Odds and market details are accurate as of the time of publication.