Newcastle United vs Liverpool Highlights - August 23, 2026

Newcastle United and Liverpool drew 2-2 in Premier League on August 23, 2026. The match was played at St. James' Park.

Anthony Elanga (5'), Joe Willock (57') scored for Newcastle United. Cody Gakpo (55'), Dominik Szoboszlai (90'+9') scored for Liverpool.

At kick-off Newcastle United stood in position 12 with 0 points. Their previous five had brought 1 wins, 1 draws and 3 defeats.

Liverpool went into the game in position 11, on 0 points. They had won 2, drawn 1 and lost 2 in their previous five.

A block denied Florian Wirtz on 2 minutes.

Moments later, Anthony Elanga scored for Newcastle United on 5 minutes after a pass from William Osula.

Virgil van Dijk saw a shot blocked (9'). Soon after, a block denied Cody Gakpo on 9 minutes.

Florian Wirtz tested the goalkeeper for Liverpool (18'). The referee cautioned Yoane Wissa of Newcastle United on 25 minutes.

Shortly afterwards, Milos Kerkez forced a save for Liverpool on 29 minutes. Milos Kerkez was booked for Liverpool (30').

After the break, Alexander Isak saw a shot blocked (47'). The keeper had to be alert to keep out Alexander Isak’s effort (47').

Moments later, a block denied Florian Wirtz on 47 minutes. Lewis Miley sent an effort off target for Newcastle United (48').

Ryan Gravenberch picked out Cody Gakpo, who scored for Liverpool (55').

Soon after, Joe Willock scored for Newcastle United on 57 minutes after a pass from Yoane Wissa.

The referee cautioned Jacob Ramsey of Newcastle United on 65 minutes. Shortly afterwards, Virgil van Dijk tested the goalkeeper for Liverpool (66').

Anthony Elanga forced a save for Newcastle United on 68 minutes. Jacob Murphy was booked for Newcastle United (79').

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Alexander Isak’s effort (85'). Dominik Szoboszlai converted a penalty for Liverpool (90'+9').

Substitutions: Newcastle United 5, Liverpool 4.

Liverpool controlled 60.8% of possession. Newcastle United had 13 shots with 4 on target, while Liverpool had 27 and 7.

Goalkeeper saves: Newcastle United 5, Liverpool 3. Corners: Newcastle United 2, Liverpool 6.

Liverpool completed the most passes, 440 in total at 84.1% accuracy. The referee produced 8 yellow cards.