Newcastle United vs Fulham LIVE: Premier League result, final ...

Follow live coverage as Newcastle United face Fulham today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.

The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool will be chasing Pep Guardiola's side, but just as fascinating will be the race for Champions League places, with more teams than ever before having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea remain big-spending, Manchester United's latest rebuild continues and both Tottenham and Newcastle will expect improvements this year - yet it was Aston Villa who snared fourth last term.

Meanwhile, it's Southampton, Leicester City and Ipswich Town who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:

Newcastle United FC 1 - 2 Fulham FC

Newcastle United vs Fulham

17:03

The full-time whistle blows at St James’ Park as Fulham stun Newcastle with a second half turnaround. The Magpies were in cruise control in the first half and deservedly led thanks to Jacob Murphy’s opener, however a stirring fightback in the second 45 from the Cottagers saw goals from Raul Jimenez and Rodrigo Muniz complete the comeback and give Marco Silva’s side their first win at Tyneside in 16 years. The visitors’ dominance after the interval was reflected through their xG of 1.64, while Eddie Howe’s side struggled in the final third with an xG of 0.91. The victory moves the west Londoners into ninth place, while the Geordies remain outside the top four places on goal difference. Thanks for reading!

Newcastle United vs Fulham

16:57

FULL-TIME: NEWCASTLE 1-2 FULHAM

Newcastle United vs Fulham

16:52

YELLOW! Leno is cautioned for timewasting.

Newcastle United vs Fulham

16:51

There will be five minutes added time at St James' Park.

Newcastle United vs Fulham

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Fulham make a change of their own as Traore comes off for Diop with the visitors looking to hold onto their 2-1 lead.

Newcastle United vs Fulham

16:50

The final Newcastle change sees Guimarees replaced by Miley.

Newcastle United vs Fulham

16:49

Hall comes off for Kelly.

Newcastle United vs Fulham

16:49

Eddie Howe is throwing the kitchen sink at it in the final few minutes as Murphy is replaced by Osula.

Newcastle United vs Fulham

16:44

Yellow Card Andreas Hugo Hoelgebaum Pereira

Newcastle United vs Fulham

16:42

Assist Andreas Hugo Hoelgebaum Pereira

Newcastle United vs Fulham

16:42

Can either side nick a winner as we approach the final 10 minutes of this clash at St James' Park. This is anyone's game.

Newcastle United vs Fulham

16:41

Goal Rodrigo Muniz Carvalho

Newcastle United vs Fulham

16:41

Yellow Card Anthony Michael Gordon

Newcastle United vs Fulham

16:39

YELLOW! Tonali is booked after a late tackle on Traore.

Newcastle United vs Fulham

16:39

Substitution Alexander Chuka Iwobi Kouassi Ryan Sessegnon

Newcastle United vs Fulham

16:39

ISAK HITS THE CROSSBAR! Newcastle's star man has not been at the races today but the Swede works his magic and curls one off the angle of post and bar. That would have been a special goal.

Newcastle United vs Fulham

16:33

Newcastle are having their first real spell of possession in the second half, but to the surprise of the home fans, the Magpies have still not had a shot on target in this half.

Newcastle United vs Fulham

16:32

Substitution Raúl Alonso Jiménez Rodríguez Rodrigo Muniz Carvalho

Newcastle United vs Fulham

16:32

Substitution Emile Smith Rowe Andreas Hugo Hoelgebaum Pereira

Newcastle United vs Fulham

16:32

WHAT A CHANCE! It's Newcastle's turn to come forward in the second half. Isak, who has struggled to make a real impact in the game finds Willock unmarked at the front post but the former Arsenal midfielder completely misses the ball and the chance goes begging.

Newcastle United vs Fulham

16:31

Fulham are pushing for a second goal at St James' Park. This time, Schar heads away superbly after a dangerous cross into the box.

Newcastle United vs Fulham

16:29

Newcastle's second change sees Joelinton come off for Willock.

Newcastle United vs Fulham

16:25

Substitution Valentino Francisco Livramento Kieran John Trippier

Newcastle United vs Fulham

16:21

Assist Antonee Robinson

Newcastle United vs Fulham

16:21

It's all Fulham at St James' Park as the visitors win back to back corners but to the relief of the home fans, both deliveries come to nothing.

Newcastle United vs Fulham

16:20

INCHES AWAY! Jimenez finds a yard of space in the box and drives a low shot towards the bottom corner but Burn gets a crucial deflection to help the shot whistle past Dubravka's post and away for a corner kick.

Newcastle United vs Fulham

16:16

The home fans are looking to push their team forward in the opening minutes of the second half, with the Magpies sitting deep and defending in a low block.

Newcastle United vs Fulham

16:16

Marco Silva's half-time team talk has clearly worked wonders as Fulham look a completely different team to the one we saw in the first half. The Cottagers are keeping the ball well and are looking more of a threat in the final third.

Newcastle United vs Fulham

16:13

CLOSE! It's all Fulham in the opening minutes of the second half to the delight of the away fans. Traore stands a cross up to the back post which Bassey meets but his headed effort flies over the crossbar.

Newcastle United vs Fulham

16:11

FULHAM CHANCE! The visitors have come out of the traps in the second half! Smith Rowe is in the thick of the action once more, as the former Arsenal attacker forces Dubravka into a sharp save low down his left.

Newcastle United vs Fulham

16:08

CHANCE! Straight from kick-off, Fulham break forward at pace as Traore gets in behind but his shot is blocked. Moments later, Smith Rowe lashes one from distance but it's straight at Dubravka.

Newcastle United vs Fulham

16:06

We are back underway for the second half.

Newcastle United vs Fulham

15:56

The game has been played at a high tempo at St James’ Park, with Newcastle creating more of the openings with an xG of 0.67, while in comparison Fulham have struggled in front of goal as highlighted through an xG of 0.16.

Newcastle United vs Fulham

15:55

The half-time whistle blows at St James’ Park with Newcastle 45 minutes away from moving into the top four. The hosts head into the break deservedly in front, thanks to Jacob Murphy’s close-range finish and it could have been more with Sandro Tonali crashing the crossbar and Tino Livramento seeing his effort saved by Bernd Leno. The Opta predictor currently has the Magpies as favourites to take the three points with a 76% chance, while the Cottagers have a minimal 6% chance of coming from behind and stunning Eddie Howe’s team.

Newcastle United vs Fulham

15:51

HALF-TIME: NEWCASTLE 1-0 FULHAM

Newcastle United vs Fulham

15:48

Yellow Card Joelinton Cássio Apolinário de Lira

Newcastle United vs Fulham

15:47

There will be three added minutes.

Newcastle United vs Fulham

15:46

INJURY! Newcastle's Guimaraes is down as the Brazilian tries to shake off a knock. However, to the delight of the home fans it seems the midfielder is okay to carry on.

Newcastle United vs Fulham

15:45

CHANCE! Newcastle are pushing for a second as we approach the end of the first half. This time, Livramento marauds through on goal and from a tight angle, hits a low shot which Leno saves well with his outstretched leg.

Newcastle United vs Fulham

15:40

OFF THE BAR! Tonali nearly scores a screamer! The Italian takes one touch to get the ball out of his feet and then hits a sensational strike which cannons back off Leno's crossbar.

Newcastle United vs Fulham

15:39

Goal Jacob Kai Murphy

Newcastle United vs Fulham

15:39

WIDE! The visitors have come alive in the last few minutes. This time, Traore's downward header at the back post is straight at Dubravka who claims gratefully.

Newcastle United vs Fulham

15:39

Yellow Card Daniel Johnson Burn

Newcastle United vs Fulham

15:36

CLOSE! Fulham come forward as Jimenez gets in behind the Newcastle defence but the Mexican fails to direct his effort on target as his shot from a tight angle miscues across goal. That was much better from the Cottagers.

Newcastle United vs Fulham

15:34

CHANCE! Guimaraes, slips in a beautiful pass which plays Schar clean through on goal but Leno is there to deny the Swiss international with a big save. That's the first shot of the game!

Newcastle United vs Fulham

15:31

SHOT! Newcastle break forward with Gordon but his effort flies over the crossbar after being teed up by Joelinton. That was never going to trouble Leno in the Fulham goal.

Newcastle United vs Fulham

15:29

Despite the game being played at a high tempo, to the surprise of the home fans neither side have yet had a shot on target.

Newcastle United vs Fulham

15:26

Two Fulham defenders have now received a yellow card in the space of three minutes. Marco Silva will be frustrated by that especially when you're up against an attack containing Isak and Gordon.

Newcastle United vs Fulham

15:21

Yellow Card Antonee Robinson

Newcastle United vs Fulham

15:20

RESILIENCE! Only Manchester City (17) have won more points from losing positions in the Premier League this season than Newcastle (15). The Magpies have won four games after conceding first in 2024-25, their most in one campaign since 2002-03 (4), last doing so more often in 2001-02 (9).

Newcastle United vs Fulham

15:18

WILD SHOT! That was never going to trouble Leno. Newcastle break forward in numbers and the ball finds it's way to Murphy following good play from Gordon, but his effort flies well wide from distance.

Newcastle United vs Fulham

15:18

Yellow Card Joachim Christian Andersen

Newcastle United vs Fulham

15:16

Unsurprisingly, Fulham are looking to hit Newcastle on the counter attack with the pace of Traore. It's going to be a busy afternoon for left-back Hall up against one of the quickest players in the Premier League.

Newcastle United vs Fulham

15:15

HALF CHANCE! Traore who is replacing Wilson in the Fulham team wins his side their first corner kick of the game. The corner is swung in, but Jimenez sees his shot drift wide after Schar's header fell to him in the penalty area.

Newcastle United vs Fulham

15:11

After a strong start by the hosts, Fulham are just starting to get a foothold at St James' Park. Marco Silva is pacing around the touchline as he calls on his players to keep possession of the ball.

Newcastle United vs Fulham

15:10

Jacob Murphy has assisted six of Alexander Isak’s Premier League goals this season, the most assists from one player to another this campaign. It is also the joint most assists by a Newcastle player for a teammate in one season; others on six are Nolberto Solano for Alan Shearer in 1999-00, Laurent Robert for Shearer in 2001-02 and Salomon Rondon for Ayoze Perez in 2018-19.

Newcastle United vs Fulham

15:07

SO CLOSE! Newcastle are pushing for an early opener at St James' Park. This time, Guimaraes who has been in the thick of the action in the opening minutes heads just over Leno's crossbar after being picked out by Gordon's teasing cross.

Newcastle United vs Fulham

15:05

FAST START! As you'd expect, Newcastle are on the front foot early on. Leno saves Joelinton's effort from distance but in the lead up to the chance, Bruno Guimaraes was adjudged to be in an offside position.

Newcastle United vs Fulham

15:01

We are underway at St. James' Park.

Newcastle United vs Fulham

14:59

The teams are in the tunnel and kick-off will commence shortly at St. James' Park. Fulham won the reverse fixture against Newcastle 3-1 in September – only in 2006-07 and 2008-09 have they completed the Premier League double over the Magpies. Will it be third time lucky for Marco Silva’s side?

Newcastle United vs Fulham

14:30

Meanwhile, visitors Fulham have made one enforced change following last weekend’s 1-0 home defeat to Manchester United. Adama Traore replaces the injured Harry Wilson, who requires surgery on a fractured foot. The Cottagers are the only side to have more than one player play every single minute of every game in the Premier League this season (Bernd Leno and Antonee Robinson), while Robinson is one of four outfielders to do so this season, along with Illia Zabarnyi, Nathan Collins and Virgil van Dijk.

Newcastle United vs Fulham

14:30

Eddie Howe names an unchanged starting XI for today’s clash against Fulham, as Newcastle look to strengthen their Champions League aspirations. Unsurprisingly, star striker Alexander Isak leads the line for the hosts. Since the start of December, the Swede has scored more Premier League goals than any other player (13), also outscoring six different teams in that time. Isak is now second in Newcastle’s leading Premier League scorers (48 goals), behind Alan Shearer on 148, while he needs one goal to become the leading Swedish scorer; he is currently level with Freddie Ljungberg.

Newcastle United vs Fulham

14:30

FULHAM SUBS: Harrison Reed, Rodrigo Muniz, Tom Cairney, Andreas Pereira, Steven Benda, Josh King, Ryan Sessegnon, Issa Diop, Martial Godo.

Newcastle United vs Fulham

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FULHAM (4-2-3-1): Bernd Leno; Antonee Robinson, Calvin Bassey, Joachim Andersen, Timothy Castagne; Sander Berge, Sasa Lukic; Alex Iwobi, Emile Smith Rowe, Adama Traore; Raul Jimenez.

Newcastle United vs Fulham

14:30

NEWCASTLE SUBS: Kieran Trippier, Sven Botman, Emil Krafth, William Osula, Nick Pope, Lloyd Kelly, Joe Willock, Sean Longstaff, Lewis Miley.

Newcastle United vs Fulham

14:30

NEWCASTLE (4-3-3): Martin Dubravka; Lewis Hall, Dan Burn, Fabian Schar, Tino Livramento; Joelinton, Sandro Tonali, Bruno Guimaraes; Anthony Gordon, Alexander Isak, Jacob Murphy.

Newcastle United vs Fulham

14:30

Meanwhile, visitors Fulham make the long trip to Tyneside hoping to bounce back following a 1-0 home defeat to Manchester United last time out. The Cottagers currently sit in 10th place in the Premier League table, but a run of just three wins in their last 12 league matches (D6 L3) has halted their aspirations of securing European football for next season. Marco Silva's side have picked up 16 points in 11 away league games this season (W4 D4 L3), only two fewer than they managed last season (18 in 19 games). Their 1.45 points-per-game on the road in 2024-25 is their best tally in a single league campaign.

Newcastle United vs Fulham

14:30

Hosts Newcastle come into today’s huge game against Fulham hoping to continue their push for Champions League qualification. Barring their shock slip-up at home to Bournemouth, the Magpies have been in brilliant form over the past few months, winning ten of their last 11 matches in all competitions. Eddie Howe’s outfit returned to winning ways last weekend away at Southampton thanks to another sensational performance from Alexander Isak and will be aiming to move into the top four with victory over Marco Silva’s side.

Newcastle United vs Fulham

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Newcastle United vs Fulham

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