Newcastle United vs Preston North End, 2016-17 English League Championship, 2016/2017 English League Championship
· English League Championship
FT
4 - 1
4 - 1
Newcastle beat Preston to seal promotion back to Premier League
Ayoze Perez struck twice as Rafael Benitez succeeded in his mission to guide Newcastle back to the Premier League at the first attempt.
Match Timeline
- 0': First Half begins.
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 3': Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Tyias Browning.
- 3': Attempt missed. Aleksandar Mitrovic (Newcastle United) header from the right side of the six yard box is too high. Assisted by Paul Dummett.
- 4': Foul by Jordan Hugill (Preston North End).
- 4': Isaac Hayden (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 5': Foul by Jordan Hugill (Preston North End).
- 5': Jamaal Lascelles (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 6': Attempt blocked. Aleksandar Mitrovic (Newcastle United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Vurnon Anita.
- 6': Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Paul Huntington.
- 7': Attempt missed. Jamaal Lascelles (Newcastle United) header from the right side of the six yard box misses to the left. Assisted by Matt Ritchie with a cross following a corner.
- 7': Attempt blocked. Ciaran Clark (Newcastle United) left footed shot from very close range is blocked. Assisted by Jamaal Lascelles.
- 7': Goal! Newcastle United 1, Preston North End 0. Ayoze Pérez (Newcastle United) with an attempt from very close range to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Ciaran Clark following a corner.
- 11': Attempt saved. Daniel Johnson (Preston North End) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Paul Gallagher with a through ball.
- 11': Corner, Preston North End. Conceded by Robert Elliot.
- 12': Attempt missed. Paul Huntington (Preston North End) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Aiden McGeady with a cross following a corner.
- 14': Goal! Newcastle United 1, Preston North End 1. Jordan Hugill (Preston North End) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Tom Barkhuizen following a fast break.
- 16': Foul by Vurnon Anita (Newcastle United).
- 16': Tom Barkhuizen (Preston North End) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 16': Offside, Preston North End. Chris Maxwell tries a through ball, but Jordan Hugill is caught offside.
- 19': Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Chris Maxwell.
- 22': Foul by Ciaran Clark (Newcastle United).
- 22': Jordan Hugill (Preston North End) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 22': Foul by Daniel Johnson (Preston North End).
- 22': Matt Ritchie (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 24': Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Paul Huntington.
- 25': Attempt missed. Tom Barkhuizen (Preston North End) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Chris Maxwell following a fast break.
- 27': Christian Atsu (Newcastle United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 27': Foul by Tyias Browning (Preston North End).
- 27': Tyias Browning (Preston North End) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 28': Attempt blocked. Ciaran Clark (Newcastle United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Matt Ritchie.
- 30': Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Tyias Browning.
- 37': Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Thomas Spurr.
- 38': Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Paul Gallagher.
- 39': Foul by Aleksandar Mitrovic (Newcastle United).
- 39': Thomas Spurr (Preston North End) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45': Goal! Newcastle United 2, Preston North End 1. Christian Atsu (Newcastle United) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Aleksandar Mitrovic following a fast break.
- 45'+2': First Half ends, Newcastle United 2, Preston North End 1.
- 45': Second Half begins Newcastle United 2, Preston North End 1.
- 46': Attempt saved. Ayoze Pérez (Newcastle United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
- 46': Attempt missed. Jonjo Shelvey (Newcastle United) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left.
- 47': Daniel Johnson (Preston North End) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 47': Foul by Aleksandar Mitrovic (Newcastle United).
- 48': Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Thomas Spurr.
- 50': Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Andrew Boyle.
- 51': Attempt blocked. Aleksandar Mitrovic (Newcastle United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jamaal Lascelles with a headed pass.
- 51': Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Andrew Boyle.
- 53': Ciaran Clark (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 53': Foul by Jordan Hugill (Preston North End).
- 56': Foul by Jonjo Shelvey (Newcastle United).
- 56': Tom Barkhuizen (Preston North End) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 56': Jonjo Shelvey (Newcastle United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 57': Attempt blocked. Paul Gallagher (Preston North End) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 58': Attempt blocked. Aiden McGeady (Preston North End) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Alan Browne.
- 60': Foul by Jamaal Lascelles (Newcastle United).
- 60': Jordan Hugill (Preston North End) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 62': Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Tyias Browning.
- 62': Attempt blocked. Isaac Hayden (Newcastle United) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is blocked. Assisted by Jonjo Shelvey with a cross.
- 62': Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Jordan Hugill.
- 63': Attempt blocked. Matt Ritchie (Newcastle United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 63': Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Aiden McGeady.
- 63': Attempt saved. Ayoze Pérez (Newcastle United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
- 63': Attempt blocked. Isaac Hayden (Newcastle United) left footed shot from very close range is blocked.
- 63': Penalty conceded by Paul Gallagher (Preston North End) with a hand ball in the penalty area.
- 63': Paul Gallagher (Preston North End) is shown the red card.
- 65': Goal! Newcastle United 3, Preston North End 1. Matt Ritchie (Newcastle United) converts the penalty with a left footed shot to the bottom left corner.
- 67': Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Tyias Browning.
- 67': Goal! Newcastle United 4, Preston North End 1. Ayoze Pérez (Newcastle United) with an attempt from very close range to the centre of the goal following a corner.
- 68': Substitution, Newcastle United. Yoan Gouffran replaces Christian Atsu.
- 71': Attempt blocked. Isaac Hayden (Newcastle United) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Ayoze Pérez.
- 71': Attempt missed. Aleksandar Mitrovic (Newcastle United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Ayoze Pérez.
- 72': Substitution, Preston North End. Daryl Horgan replaces Aiden McGeady.
- 76': Substitution, Newcastle United. Jack Colback replaces Jonjo Shelvey.
- 79': Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Daryl Horgan.
- 80': Foul by Jamaal Lascelles (Newcastle United).
- 80': Paul Huntington (Preston North End) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 81': Ayoze Pérez (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 81': Foul by Alan Browne (Preston North End).
- 82': Matt Ritchie (Newcastle United) is shown the yellow card.
- 82': Attempt missed. Aleksandar Mitrovic (Newcastle United) right footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high from a direct free kick.
- 83': Substitution, Newcastle United. Daryl Murphy replaces Ayoze Pérez.
- 84': Foul by Isaac Hayden (Newcastle United).
- 84': Tom Barkhuizen (Preston North End) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 85': Ciaran Clark (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 85': Foul by Andrew Boyle (Preston North End).
- 89': Attempt blocked. Aleksandar Mitrovic (Newcastle United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Paul Dummett.
- 89': Foul by Daryl Horgan (Preston North End).
- 89': Jack Colback (Newcastle United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 90'+1': Attempt saved. Yoan Gouffran (Newcastle United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Daryl Murphy.
- 90'+1': Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Chris Maxwell.
- 90'+2': Attempt missed. Aleksandar Mitrovic (Newcastle United) header from the centre of the box is too high.
- 90'+3': Second Half ends, Newcastle United 4, Preston North End 1.
- 90'+3': Match ends, Newcastle United 4, Preston North End 1.
Statistics
 PNE |
NEW |
|
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Fouls | 8 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 1 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 1 | Offsides | 0 |
| 1 | Corner Kicks | 16 |
| 3 | Saves | 1 |
| 32.1 | Possession | 67.9 |
| 6 | SHOTS | 22 |
| 2 | ON GOAL | 7 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 1 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 1 |
| 232 | Accurate Passes | 563 |
| 311 | Passes | 642 |
| 0.7 | Pass Completion % | 0.9 |
| 2 | Accurate Crosses | 7 |
| 10 | Crosses | 35 |
| 0.2 | Cross % | 0.2 |
| 58 | Long Balls | 43 |
| 26 | Accurate Long Balls | 25 |
| 0.4 | Long Balls % | 0.6 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 9 |
| 10 | Effective Tackles | 6 |
| 14 | Tackles | 10 |
| 0.7 | Tackle % | 0.6 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 37 | Effective Clearances | 13 |
| 37 | Clearances | 13 |
Game Information
Competition: English League Championship
Venue: St. James' Park
Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
Attendance: 50,212
Venue: St. James' Park
Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
Attendance: 50,212
EFL Championship Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Ham United | 7 | +11 | 14 |
| 2 | Swansea City | 7 | +6 | 14 |
| 3 | West Bromwich Albion | 7 | +3 | 14 |
| 4 | Middlesbrough | 6 | +4 | 13 |
Line-Ups
Newcastle United (4-4-1-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 21 | Robert Elliot (GK) |
| 2 | Ciaran Clark |
| 6 | Jamaal Lascelles |
| 3 | Paul Dummett |
| 8 | Vurnon Anita |
| 12 | Jonjo Shelvey  |
| 14 | Isaac Hayden |
| 30 | Christian Atsu |
| 11 | Matt Ritchie |
| 45 | Aleksandar Mitrovic |
| 17 | Ayoze Pérez |
Preston North End (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 22 | Chris Maxwell (GK) |
| 23 | Paul Huntington |
| 24 | Andrew Boyle |
| 17 | Thomas Spurr |
| 6 | Jiang Guangtai |
| 12 | Paul Gallagher  |
| 11 | Daniel Johnson |
| 8 | Alan Browne |
| 25 | Jordan Hugill |
| 29 | Tom Barkhuizen |
| 14 | Aiden McGeady |
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