Newcastle United vs Watford, 2021-22 English Premier League
· English Premier LeagueNewcastle held to 1-1 draw after late Pedro strike for Watford
Newcastle had to settle for a 1-1 draw against Watford after Joao Pedro struck a late equaliser for the visitors in their Premier League clash.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 1': Foul by Juraj Kucka (Watford).
- 1': Joelinton (Newcastle United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 1': Attempt missed. Jonjo Shelvey (Newcastle United) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left following a set piece situation.
- 3': Foul by Jonjo Shelvey (Newcastle United).
- 3': Joshua King (Watford) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 3': Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Edo Kayembe.
- 4': Foul by Kieran Trippier (Newcastle United).
- 4': João Pedro (Watford) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 6': Foul by Jonjo Shelvey (Newcastle United).
- 6': Juraj Kucka (Watford) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 6': Jonjo Shelvey (Newcastle United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 8': Attempt blocked. Emmanuel Dennis (Watford) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 8': Attempt missed. Emmanuel Dennis (Watford) left footed shot from the left side of the box is high and wide to the left following a set piece situation.
- 8': Attempt missed. Joshua King (Watford) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left.
- 9': Foul by Joshua King (Watford).
- 9': Jamaal Lascelles (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 11': Attempt blocked. Joelinton (Newcastle United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 15': Attempt missed. Joshua King (Watford) left footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by João Pedro following a fast break.
- 16': Corner, Watford. Conceded by Jamaal Lascelles.
- 17': Attempt blocked. Edo Kayembe (Watford) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Craig Cathcart.
- 19': Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Craig Cathcart.
- 19': Attempt missed. Joelinton (Newcastle United) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Ryan Fraser with a cross following a corner.
- 20': Offside, Watford. Joshua King tries a through ball, but Emmanuel Dennis is caught offside.
- 22': Attempt missed. Chris Wood (Newcastle United) header from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Ryan Fraser with a cross.
- 23': Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Samir.
- 24': Attempt missed. Chris Wood (Newcastle United) header from very close range is just a bit too high. Assisted by Jamaal Lascelles with a headed pass following a corner.
- 25': Foul by Chris Wood (Newcastle United).
- 25': Samir (Watford) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 28': Foul by Samir (Watford).
- 28': Ryan Fraser (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 30': Foul by Juraj Kucka (Watford).
- 30': Ryan Fraser (Newcastle United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 30': Attempt missed. Fabian Schär (Newcastle United) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Kieran Trippier with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 33': Attempt blocked. João Pedro (Watford) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Emmanuel Dennis.
- 34': Corner, Watford. Conceded by Paul Dummett.
- 34': Corner, Watford. Conceded by Paul Dummett.
- 34': Foul by João Pedro (Watford).
- 34': Jamaal Lascelles (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 36': Foul by Kieran Trippier (Newcastle United).
- 36': Joshua King (Watford) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 39': Attempt missed. Sean Longstaff (Newcastle United) left footed shot from outside the box is too high.
- 40': Attempt blocked. Chris Wood (Newcastle United) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is blocked.
- 40': Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Samir.
- 41': Attempt blocked. Jamaal Lascelles (Newcastle United) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Ryan Fraser with a cross.
- 42': Attempt missed. Ryan Fraser (Newcastle United) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Kieran Trippier.
- 44': Edo Kayembe (Watford) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 44': Foul by Chris Wood (Newcastle United).
- 45': Attempt blocked. João Pedro (Watford) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Edo Kayembe.
- 45': Foul by Joelinton (Newcastle United).
- 45': Juraj Kucka (Watford) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 45'+1': Foul by Jamaal Lascelles (Newcastle United).
- 45'+1': Joshua King (Watford) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 45'+2': Attempt blocked. Juraj Kucka (Watford) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 45'+2': Attempt saved. Samir (Watford) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Jeremy Ngakia with a cross.
- 45'+2': Chris Wood (Newcastle United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 45'+2': Foul by Hassane Kamara (Watford).
- 45'+3': First Half ends, Newcastle United 0, Watford 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Newcastle United 0, Watford 0.
- 46': Chris Wood (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 46': Foul by Craig Cathcart (Watford).
- 48': Offside, Newcastle United. Jamaal Lascelles tries a through ball, but Chris Wood is caught offside.
- 49': Goal! Newcastle United 1, Watford 0. Allan Saint-Maximin (Newcastle United) right footed shot from the left side of the box to the bottom left corner.
- 51': Allan Saint-Maximin (Newcastle United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 51': Foul by Moussa Sissoko (Watford).
- 51': Moussa Sissoko (Watford) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 53': Foul by Ryan Fraser (Newcastle United).
- 53': João Pedro (Watford) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 53': Ryan Fraser (Newcastle United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 59': Foul by Emmanuel Dennis (Watford).
- 59': Paul Dummett (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 60': Emmanuel Dennis (Watford) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 60': Foul by Joelinton (Newcastle United).
- 60': Attempt saved. João Pedro (Watford) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Joshua King.
- 61': Attempt saved. Joshua King (Watford) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Edo Kayembe with a through ball.
- 62': Foul by Allan Saint-Maximin (Newcastle United).
- 62': Jeremy Ngakia (Watford) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 64': Attempt saved. João Pedro (Watford) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Joshua King with a cross.
- 66': Substitution, Watford. Kiko Femenía replaces Jeremy Ngakia.
- 67': Attempt missed. Moussa Sissoko (Watford) right footed shot from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Emmanuel Dennis following a fast break.
- 70': Corner, Watford. Conceded by Jonjo Shelvey.
- 70': Attempt missed. Edo Kayembe (Watford) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Juraj Kucka following a corner.
- 71': Emmanuel Dennis (Watford) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 71': Foul by Paul Dummett (Newcastle United).
- 71': Paul Dummett (Newcastle United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 73': Attempt missed. Joshua King (Watford) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Hassane Kamara with a cross.
- 73': Hand ball by Joshua King (Watford).
- 74': Substitution, Newcastle United. Jacob Murphy replaces Ryan Fraser.
- 77': Substitution, Watford. Tom Cleverley replaces Juraj Kucka.
- 80': Corner, Watford. Conceded by Paul Dummett.
- 81': Attempt blocked. Kiko Femenía (Watford) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 81': Attempt missed. Jonjo Shelvey (Newcastle United) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Allan Saint-Maximin.
- 84': Substitution, Watford. Cucho Hernández replaces Emmanuel Dennis.
- 85': Foul by Tom Cleverley (Watford).
- 85': Jacob Murphy (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 86': Substitution, Newcastle United. Miguel Almirón replaces Allan Saint-Maximin.
- 87': Goal! Newcastle United 1, Watford 1. João Pedro (Watford) header from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Kiko Femenía with a cross.
- 90': Chris Wood (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 90': Foul by Samir (Watford).
- 90': Samir (Watford) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+1': Attempt blocked. João Pedro (Watford) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Joshua King.
- 90'+1': Corner, Watford. Conceded by Kieran Trippier.
- 90'+2': Foul by Chris Wood (Newcastle United).
- 90'+2': Samir (Watford) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+3': Foul by Joshua King (Watford).
- 90'+3': Paul Dummett (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+5': Second Half ends, Newcastle United 1, Watford 1.
- 0': Match ends, Newcastle United 1, Watford 1.
Statistics
 WAT |
NEW |
|
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Fouls | 13 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 1 | Offsides | 1 |
| 6 | Corner Kicks | 4 |
| 0 | Saves | 4 |
| 48 | Possession | 52 |
| 18 | SHOTS | 12 |
| 5 | ON GOAL | 1 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.1 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 301 | Accurate Passes | 308 |
| 381 | Passes | 407 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 5 | Accurate Crosses | 6 |
| 15 | Crosses | 21 |
| 0.3 | Cross % | 0.3 |
| 62 | Long Balls | 64 |
| 26 | Accurate Long Balls | 25 |
| 0.4 | Long Balls % | 0.4 |
| 7 | Blocked Shots | 3 |
| 11 | Effective Tackles | 18 |
| 19 | Tackles | 27 |
| 0.6 | Tackle % | 0.7 |
| 17 | Interceptions | 10 |
| 28 | Effective Clearances | 10 |
| 28 | Clearances | 10 |
Game Information
Competition: English Premier League
Venue: St. James' Park
Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
Attendance: 52,223
Venue: St. James' Park
Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
Attendance: 52,223
Premier League Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 34 | +38 | 73 |
| 2 | Manchester City | 33 | +37 | 70 |
| 3 | Manchester United | 33 | +13 | 58 |
| 4 | Liverpool | 34 | +13 | 58 |
Line-Ups
Newcastle United (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Martin Dúbravka (GK) |
| 5 | Fabian Schär |
| 6 | Jamaal Lascelles |
| 3 | Paul Dummett  |
| 15 | Kieran Trippier |
| 8 | Jonjo Shelvey |
| 7 | Joelinton |
| 36 | Sean Longstaff |
| 20 | Chris Wood |
| 10 | Allan Saint-Maximin |
| 21 | Ryan Fraser |
Watford (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ben Foster (GK) |
| 22 | Samir |
| 15 | Craig Cathcart |
| 14 | Hassane Kamara |
| 2 | Jeremy Ngakia |
| 39 | Edo Kayembe |
| 33 | Juraj Kucka |
| 19 | Moussa Sissoko |
| 7 | Joshua King |
| 10 | João Pedro |
| 25 | Emmanuel Dennis |
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