Newcastle United and Liverpool shared the points in a 2-2 draw in the English Premier League at St James Park.
Anthony Elanga added a goal for Newcastle United on 5 minutes, set up by William Osula.
Liverpool had 27 shots to the home side's 13, 68% of the 40 attempts in the match. Liverpool had 4 off target and 16 blocked, the home side 5 off target and 4 blocked. The visitors had 16 attempts from inside the box, to Newcastle United's 6. That left 11 from outside the area for Liverpool, and 7 for Newcastle United.
The visitors put 7 on target to Newcastle United's 4, an on-target rate of 26% against 31%. Newcastle United scored with two of their four on target. Liverpool scored with two of their seven on target.
Yoane Wissa was booked for Newcastle United on 25 minutes. Milos Kerkez was booked for Liverpool on 30 minutes. Jeremie Frimpong was booked for Liverpool on 30 minutes. Lewis Miley was booked for Newcastle United on 34 minutes.
Newcastle United led 1-0 at half time. The second half produced three goals.
Newcastle United are ninth on one point from one match. Liverpool are ninth on one point from one match.
The match was played on matchday 1. Stuart Attwell refereed.
Match at a glance
- Full time: Newcastle United 2-2 Liverpool
- Competition: English Premier League
- Matchday: 1
- Date: 23 August 2026
- Venue: St James Park
- Referee: Stuart Attwell
Shooting breakdown
| Statistic | Newcastle United | Liverpool |
|---|---|---|
| Total shots | 13 | 27 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 7 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 4 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 16 |
| Shots inside the box | 6 | 16 |
