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Newcastle vs Liverpool: 12 important statistics ahead of Premier League clash
18th August, 2026 08:43 PM
Liverpool will begin their 2026/27 Premier League campaign with a difficult away assignment against Newcastle United at St James’ Park on Sunday, August 23, 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 4:30 pm BST.
The fixture will also mark Andoni Iraola’s first competitive match in charge of Liverpool. Ahead of the encounter, several notable numbers highlight the history and recent form of both teams.
1. Liverpool have a perfect record in previous opening-day meetings with Newcastle
Newcastle and Liverpool have previously faced each other twice on the opening day of a league season, with both games taking place at St James’ Park. Liverpool won 1-0 in 1931/32 before recording a 2-0 victory in 1986/87.
2. Late goals have been a feature of recent meetings
The last three Premier League clashes between the sides at St James’ Park have all produced goals beyond the 90-minute mark that changed the result. Darwin Nunez scored a late winner for Liverpool in August 2023, Fabian Schar rescued a point for Newcastle in December 2024, while Rio Ngumoha struck the decisive goal for the Reds in August 2025.
3. Liverpool have dominated the overall Premier League rivalry
Liverpool are unbeaten in their last 19 Premier League encounters with Newcastle, recording 14 victories and five draws during that sequence.
4. The Reds have enjoyed their visits to St James’ Park
Liverpool have avoided defeat in each of their previous nine Premier League away games against Newcastle, winning six and drawing three.
5. The fixture is close to reaching a major scoring landmark
A total of 198 goals have been scored in Premier League matches between Newcastle and Liverpool. If the upcoming game produces at least two goals, the fixture will become only the third in Premier League history to reach 200 goals.
Only Liverpool against Tottenham Hotspur, with 211 goals, and Arsenal versus Tottenham, with 200, have already reached that mark.
6. Liverpool have been extremely reliable on the opening weekend
The Reds have not lost their first Premier League fixture for 13 consecutive seasons. Their record during that period stands at 10 wins and three draws, with their last opening-day defeat coming in a 3-0 loss against West Bromwich Albion in 2012/13.
It is currently the longest active unbeaten run for a team on the opening weekend.
7. Isak has been highly productive at St James’ Park
Alexander Isak made a major contribution to Newcastle’s attack during his final 26 Premier League appearances at home as a Newcastle player, registering 22 goals and six assists.
8. Iraola has an impressive record against Newcastle
Before taking charge of Newcastle, Andoni Iraola faced the Magpies six times as Bournemouth manager in the Premier League. He never lost any of those encounters, winning three and drawing the other three.
9. Liverpool have produced numerous comebacks against Newcastle
The Reds have overturned deficits to win against Newcastle 12 times in Premier League history. No other team has registered as many comeback victories against the same opponent in the competition.
10. Liverpool rarely lose during August
Liverpool have suffered just one defeat in their last 27 Premier League matches played during August. Across that period, they have collected 20 wins and six draws, including victories in nine of their last 10 August league games.
11. Newcastle have been involved in high-scoring home matches
The Magpies have both scored and conceded regularly in their recent league fixtures at St James’ Park. Across their last seven home league games, they have scored 14 times while allowing 13 goals.
12. Jaissle has made winning starts at previous clubs
Newcastle manager Matthias Jaissle has an impressive record when beginning a new managerial job. He won his first match in charge at all three of his previous clubs: Liefering, Red Bull Salzburg and Al Ahli.
With history heavily favouring Liverpool in this fixture, Newcastle will be hoping their new era under Jaissle begins with a result capable of ending the Reds’ impressive run against them.
