On 18 January 2025, Bournemouth delivered a stunning performance against Newcastle United at St. James’ Park, securing a resounding 4-1 victory. Below is the detailed match analysis by Totalsportek.
Newcastle United Vs Bournemouth Match Details
| Competition | Premier League |
| Date | 18 January 2025 |
| Venue | St. James’ Park |
| Referee | Michael Oliver |
| Attendance | 52,305 |
Scoring Summary
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| Minute | Scorer | Team | Details |
| 12′ | Philip Billing | Bournemouth | Long-range strike |
| 29′ | Marcus Tavernier | Bournemouth | Header from a corner |
| 41′ | Dominic Solanke | Bournemouth | Clinical finish in a counter-attack |
| 62′ | Anthony Gordon | Newcastle United | Solo effort, curling shot |
| 85′ | Justin Kluivert | Bournemouth | Brilliant chip over the goalkeeper |
Team Statistics
| Statistic | Newcastle United | Bournemouth |
| Possession (%) | 56.2% | 43.8% |
| Total Shots | 11 | 14 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 7 |
| Pass Accuracy (%) | 82% | 78% |
| Fouls | 10 | 8 |
| Corners | 6 | 4 |
| Offsides | 1 | 2 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 1 |
| Saves | 3 | 2 |
Player Highlights
Newcastle United
| Player | Key Contributions |
| Anthony Gordon | Scored Newcastle’s only goal |
| Bruno Guimarães | Created 2 chances, controlled midfield |
| Nick Pope | Made 3 crucial saves |
Bournemouth
| Player | Key Contributions |
| Philip Billing | Scored the opening goal, dominant in midfield |
| Marcus Tavernier | Scored a header, constant threat |
| Dominic Solanke | Key goal and assist for Bournemouth |
| Justin Kluivert | Scored the final goal to seal the victory |
| Neto | Goalkeeper with 2 vital saves |
Match Events
| Minute | Event | Team |
| 12′ | Goal by Philip Billing | Bournemouth |
| 29′ | Goal by Marcus Tavernier | Bournemouth |
| 41′ | Goal by Dominic Solanke | Bournemouth |
| 62′ | Goal by Anthony Gordon | Newcastle United |
| 85′ | Goal by Justin Kluivert | Bournemouth |
| 88′ | Yellow Card to Joe Willock | Newcastle United |
| 90′ | Yellow Card to Chris Mepham | Bournemouth |
Tactical Overview By Totalsportek
| Aspect | Newcastle United | Bournemouth |
| Formation | 4-3-3 | 4-4-2 |
| Strengths | Possession control, midfield passing | Counter-attacks, clinical finishing |
| Weaknesses | Defensive errors, lack of composure | Struggled with high press in early stages |
| Key Strategy | High press and overlapping full-backs | Compact defense, quick transitions |
Next Matches
Newcastle United
| Date | Opponent | Venue |
| 24 Jan 2025 | Brighton & Hove Albion | Falmer Stadium |
Bournemouth
| Date | Opponent | Venue |
| 24 Jan 2025 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Vitality Stadium |
Final Thoughts On Newcastle United Vs Bournemouth: Match Stats & Summary
Bournemouth’s 4-1 victory over Newcastle United was a testament to their tactical discipline and sharp attacking play. Despite Newcastle’s dominant possession, Bournemouth capitalized on key moments and defensive lapses from the home side. Both teams will look to regroup and prepare for their upcoming matches.
