Overview
- Harvey Barnes put Newcastle ahead before Kevin Schade levelled from a Michael Kayode long throw early in the second half.
- Referee Stuart Attwell first booked Dango Ouattara for simulation after contact from Dan Burn, a call VAR Paul Tierney upheld as “minimal contact.”
- Burn then fouled Ouattara again, conceding a penalty and receiving a second yellow; Igor Thiago converted before adding a stoppage-time clincher.
- Goalkeeper Nick Pope was substituted with concussion and replaced by Aaron Ramsdale, with Howe indicating his England availability is in doubt.
- Newcastle sit 14th and are winless in nine Premier League away matches since April, as Howe publicly took responsibility and supporter frustration grew.