Premier League Match Report: Schar Sees Red, Joelinton Scores as Newcastle Starts Season with a Win Against Southampton

Key Events

In the 29th minute, Schar clashed with Brereton, and in a fit of emotion, Schar headbutted the opponent, resulting in the referee showing a red card to Schar.

In the 45th minute, McCarthy made an error in his pass which was intercepted, Isaac provided the cross, and Joelinton scored with a push shot, giving Newcastle a 1-0 lead!

Match Report

In the 9th minute, Stephens scored from close range on the left side of the goal, but the linesman raised the flag for offside, making the goal invalid!

In the 30th minute, Newcastle, now down to ten men, had to make a substitution, with Murphy being replaced by Krafth.

In the 40th minute, Brereton failed to control his header in front of the goal, sending the ball flying over the bar.

In the 50th minute, Southampton launched an attack in the front court, and Houlahan made a timely return to clear the ball off the line.

In the 52nd minute, Armstrong took a powerful shot just outside the penalty area, and Pope made a diving save.

In the 77th minute, Armstrong’s low shot from the left deflected slightly wide of the post.

In the 87th minute, Alcaraz’s header was saved by Pope.

The match ended with ten-man Newcastle defeating Southampton 1-0, securing their first win of the season.

Player List

Newcastle United starting lineup: 22-Pope; 33-Burn; 5-Schar; 21-Livramento; 20-Houlahan; 7-Joelinton; 36-Longstaff; 39-Guimaraes; 23-Murphy; 14-Isaac; 10-Gordon; Substitutes: 1-Dubravka; 2-Trippier; 17-Krafth; 13-Targett; 25-Kelly; 24-Almiron; 11-Barnes; 28-Willock; 18-Azpura;

Southampton starting lineup: 1-McCarthy; 5-Stephens; 35-Bednarek; 6-Balys; 2-Peters; 7-Aribo; 4-Duncs; 16-Yukihito; 8-Smallbone; 9-Armstrong; 17-Brereton; Substitutes: 13-Ramly; 21-Taylor; 14-Bailey; 15-Wood; 22-Alcaraz; 23-Edozie; 33-Diallo; 27-Amiaye; 19-Archer;