Newcastle 2-2 Bournemouth
Premier League · Matchweek 3Full-time analysis
5 sections09:30Newcastle drew with Bournemouth 2-2 in the Premier League matchday 3 on 5 September 2026.
Result and story of the match
It was 1-2 at half-time. Newcastle levelled after the break. Bournemouth scored first, in the 9th minute.
Goals and key moments
Goals: 9' M. Tavernier → 0-1; 35' M. Thiaw (own goal) → 1-1; 37' H. Barnes, assisted by L. Hall → 2-1; 88' J. Ramsey → 3-1.
Yellow cards: Newcastle 2, Bournemouth 3.
Statistical comparison
Expected goals (xG) Newcastle 0.71, Bournemouth 1.37; shots 8-17 (2-5 on target); possession 58%-42%; corners 4-3; pass accuracy 82%-76%.
Bournemouth created the better chances, but the scoreline did not reflect it.
Goals by half: 1-2 in the first, 1-0 in the second.
Standout players
L. Horníček was Newcastle's highest-rated player at 7.9 in 90 minutes: 4 saves, won 1 of 1 duels.
M. Tavernier was Bournemouth's highest-rated player at 8.2 in 89 minutes: 1 goal, 4 shots on target, 1 key pass, 1 tackle, won 7 of 10 duels.
How the model did
There was no model estimate locked before kick-off for this match, so it is not part of the track record.
Newcastle 2–2 BournemouthBournemouth created the better chances, but the scoreline did not reflect it.
Statistical model estimate; for information and entertainment only.
All match events
19 events
Points are only for rankings and badges; they have no other value.
Match summary
5 September 2026: the Premier League matchday 3 match ended Newcastle 2-2 Bournemouth. Goals: M. Tavernier 9', M. Thiaw 35' (o.g.), H. Barnes 37', J. Ramsey 88'. Match stats: possession Newcastle 58%, Bournemouth 42%; shots on target 2-5; expected goals (xG) 0.71-1.37.
Updated: · Sources: Methodology
