Newcastle United v Manchester United: what the numbers say
Newcastle United meet Manchester United at St. James' Park, Thursday 7:15am (Premier League). Manchester United have won 34 of the 62 meetings with Newcastle United since 1993.
The big picture
Newcastle United come in 12th on the ladder with 12 points; Manchester United are 18th on 8. Newcastle United have the higher position to protect.
Newcastle United are 3–4–2 in Premier League 2026-27, averaging 1.3 goals for and 1.7 against.
Manchester United are 1–4–4 in Premier League 2026-27, averaging 1.1 goals for and 1.7 against.
Form
Newcastle United have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Everton 0–1.
Manchester United have won one of their last five and most recently beat AS Roma 3–2.
Head to head
These sides have met 62 times on our records since 1993: Newcastle United 12, Manchester United 34, 16 drawn.
Last time out (2025-26), Newcastle United won 2–1 at St. James' Park.
Biggest margin between these two: Manchester United by 6 goals in 2007-08 (6–0).
Players to watch
For Newcastle United, watch Joe Willock (0.2 goals a game in 2026-27) and Harvey Barnes (0.2 goals a game, 2 assists in 2026-27).
For Manchester United, watch Bryan Mbeumo (0.4 goals a game in 2026-27) and Bruno Fernandes (0.4 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026-27).
At St. James' Park
Newcastle United have won 9 of their last 20 at St. James' Park.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Newcastle United have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
