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Newcastle vs Leicester

St James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne21 November 2015 at 15:00
03
Referee: Mike Jones

Match Events

Newcastle
Leicester
Kick Off
C. TiotéF. Thauvin
20′
31′Robert Huth
45+1′
J. Vardy

assist: L. Ulloa

Half Time
Paul Dummett48′
A. MitrovićP. Cissé
62′
62′
L. Ulloa

assist: R. Mahrez

73′
L. UlloaS. Okazaki
77′
J. VardyA. King
Moussa Sissoko79′
Ayoze PérezS. de Jong
81′
83′
S. Okazaki
89′
R. MahrezN. Dyer
Full Time

Match Statistics

1Shots on Goal7
4Shots off Goal5
9Total Shots18
4Blocked Shots6
6Shots insidebox15
3Shots outsidebox3
0Fouls0
4Corner Kicks9
1Offsides1
54%Ball Possession46%
4Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
4Goalkeeper Saves0
454Total passes375
349Passes accurate281
77%Passes %75%

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Newcastle deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Leicester's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Newcastle field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Leicester's 4 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Newcastle start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Leicester averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

NewcastlePosition StrengthLeicester
Newcastle
21GoalkeeperR. Elliot
2DefenderF. Coloccini
22DefenderD. Janmaat
18DefenderC. Mbemba
3DefenderP. Dummett
5MidfielderG. Wijnaldum
24MidfielderC. Tioté
7MidfielderM. Sissoko
8MidfielderV. Anita
45ForwardA. Mitrović
17ForwardAyoze Pérez
Leicester
1GoalkeeperK. Schmeichel
6DefenderR. Huth
28DefenderC. Fuchs
17DefenderD. Simpson
5DefenderW. Morgan
11MidfielderM. Albrighton
4MidfielderD. Drinkwater
14MidfielderN. Kanté
26MidfielderR. Mahrez
23ForwardL. Ulloa
9ForwardJ. Vardy

Match Summary

Leicester defeated Newcastle 3:0. The match was played in Premier League 2015. Goals were scored by J. Vardy 45′, L. Ulloa 62′, S. Okazaki 83′. 5 yellow cards were shown. Newcastle had 54% possession while Leicester held 46%. Newcastle had 9 shots (1 on target) compared to 18 (7 on target) for Leicester. Newcastle made 3 substitutions, Leicester made 3.

Rivalry since 2014

Newcastle vs Leicester Head to Head Results

19 stretnutí
Newcastle
9
wins
Drawn
1
Leicester
9
wins
Total goals
53 · 2.8/match
Both scored
5/19 · 26%
Over 2.5
12/19 · 63%

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Leicester

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Match Prediction

Newcastle

10%

Home win

 

45%

Draw

Leicester

45%

Away win

Model advice

Combo Double chance : draw or Leicester and +1.5 goals

35%Form65%
44%Attack56%
35%Defence65%
33%Head-to-head67%
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026