Newcastle United FC vs Aston Villa FC: match report
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Newcastle United FC
Aston Villa FC
Aston Villa FC took the lead in the first half when Johan Manzambi scored in the 36th minute following an assist from João Gomes. Newcastle United FC failed to respond, and the score remained unchanged until the final whistle. The visitors maintained their advantage throughout the second period to secure the win at St. James' Park.
Updated on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at
Match stats
Aston Villa FC was more clinical in front of goal, converting one of its three shots on target. Despite Newcastle United FC recording more total shots, the visitors dominated the expected goals metric and maintained a slight advantage in possession.
Lineups
Newcastle United FC
3Lewis Hall
4Sven Botman
6Nicolas Gonzalez
7Joelinton90'
9Yoane Wissa
11Harvey Barnes
12Malick Thiaw
20Matias Fernandez-Pardo56'
21Lukas Hornicek
28Joseph Willock56'
67Lewis Miley
Came on
Rest of the bench (6)
Aston Villa FC
1Zion Suzuki
2Matty Cash
3Victor Lindelof
5Tyrone Mings
8Boubacar Kamara
10Emiliano Buendia72'
11Nicolas Jackson
29Aaron Wan-Bissaka77'
35Joao Gomes72'
44Johan Manzambi72'- 47Alysson Edward45'
Came on
Rest of the bench (4)
4Taylor Harwood-Bellis
26Lamare Bogarde- 39Brian Madjo
40Marco Bizot
Johan Manzambi scored in the 36th minute after a João Gomes assist. The visitors replaced Alysson Edward Franco da Rocha with John McGinn before the interval. Newcastle United FC made two substitutions in the 56th minute, bringing on Bazoumana Touré and William Osula.
Minute by minute
14 events
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Kick-off
Newcastle United FC vs Aston Villa FC is up and running.
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18'
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18'
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25'Aston Villa FC
The referee shows João Gomes of Aston Villa FC a yellow card.
Yellow #2 in the competition -
28'Aston Villa FC
Yellow card for Alysson Edward Franco da Rocha, of Aston Villa FC.
Yellow #2 in the competition -
36'Aston Villa FC
Aston Villa FC strike first!
Johan Manzambi finds the net and it's Newcastle United FC 0-1 Aston Villa FC. Assisted by João Gomes.
Goal #2 in the competitionNewcastle United FC 0-1 Aston Villa FC -
45'
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Half time Newcastle United FC 0-1 Aston Villa FC
They head into the break: Newcastle United FC 0-1 Aston Villa FC.
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53'
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55'
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56'Newcastle United FC
Newcastle United FC make two changes.
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72'Aston Villa FC
Aston Villa FC swap out three players in one go.
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77'
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78'Newcastle United FC
Yellow card for William Osula (Newcastle United FC).
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86'Newcastle United FC
Yellow card for Malick Thiaw, of Newcastle United FC.
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90'
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FT Newcastle United FC 0-1 Aston Villa FC
It's over: Aston Villa FC take the game, Newcastle United FC 0-1 Aston Villa FC.
Where they stand
Group A| Team | MP | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City FC | 7 | +12 | 21 |
| 2 | Arsenal FC | 7 | +6 | 18 |
| 3 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 7 | +18 | 16 |
| 4 | Chelsea FC | 7 | +4 | 13 |
| 5 | Liverpool FC | 7 | +1 | 12 |
| 6 | Brentford FC | 7 | +5 | 10 |
| 7 | Leeds United FC | 7 | +3 | 10 |
| 8 | Everton FC | 7 | +1 | 10 |
| 9 | Hull City AFC | 7 | +1 | 9 |
| 10 | Ipswich Town FC | 7 | -4 | 9 |
| 11 | Aston Villa FC | 7 | -3 | 8 |
| 12 | Newcastle United FC | 7 | -4 | 8 |
| 13 | Manchester United FC | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 14 | Crystal Palace FC | 7 | -8 | 7 |
| 15 | AFC Bournemouth | 7 | -4 | 6 |
| 16 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 7 | -5 | 6 |
| 17 | Coventry City FC | 7 | -8 | 6 |
| 18 | Fulham FC | 7 | -3 | 5 |
| 19 | Nottingham Forest FC | 7 | -4 | 5 |
| 20 | Sunderland AFC | 7 | -8 | 4 |
Aston Villa FC moves ahead of Newcastle United FC in the standings following this away win. Both teams remain on 8 points after seven matches played in the Premier League 2026/27.
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