EFL Cup 25/26, Quarterfinals · 17 Dec 2025

Newcastle United 2–1 Fulham

Expected and what happened

Before the match, from team ratings for Nov 2025; the outlined result is what happened.

Footybot made Newcastle United favourites at 67%.

Newcastle United won and made the better chances: 1.4 xG to 0.6.

Best on the pitch by Footybot's score: Harry Wilson, 69.2 in 90′.

Well above their usual level: Harry Wilson +15.4, Jorge Cuenca +10.4.

Well below it: Jacob Murphy −28.0, Tino Livramento −19.0, Bruno Guimarães −12.2.

Each side's last five results before this match.

14 Dec 2025	L 0–1	at Sunderland Premier League
10 Dec 2025	D 2–2	at Bayer 04 Leverkusen Champions League
6 Dec 2025	W 2–1	v Burnley Premier League
2 Dec 2025	D 2–2	v Tottenham Hotspur Premier League
29 Nov 2025	W 4–1	at Everton Premier League

13 Dec 2025	W 3–2	at Burnley Premier League
7 Dec 2025	L 1–2	v Crystal Palace Premier League
2 Dec 2025	L 4–5	v Manchester City Premier League
29 Nov 2025	W 2–1	at Tottenham Hotspur Premier League
22 Nov 2025	W 1–0	v Sunderland Premier League

25 Oct 2025	Newcastle United 2–1 Fulham Premier League

Player	Min	G	A	xG	Score	vs usual
Sandro Tonali Midfielder	18	0	1	0.06	89.4	–
Lewis Miley Midfielder	90	1	0	0.32	63.6	+4.9
Malick Thiaw Defender	90	0	0	–	61.6	+0.5
Nick Woltemade Forward	18	0	0	–	60.3	–
Harvey Barnes Forward	85	0	0	0.06	54.8	+0.5
Joe Willock Midfielder	72	0	0	–	53.8	+1.7
Yoane Wissa Forward	72	1	0	0.62	53.4	–
Alex Murphy Defender	14	0	0	–	51.8	–
Aaron Ramsdale Goalkeeper	90	0	0	–	48.6	−4.4
Fabian Schär Defender	90	0	0	–	47.8	−4.1
Jacob Ramsey Midfielder	90	0	0	–	47.6	−5.2
Bruno Guimarães Midfielder	90	0	0	0.12	46.2	−12.2
Anthony Gordon Forward	13	0	0	–	42.7	–
Anthony Elanga Forward	13	0	0	–	40.9	–
Tino Livramento Defender	76	0	0	0.14	29.1	−19.0
Jacob Murphy Midfielder	85	0	0	0.07	28.2	−28.0

Player	Min	G	A	xG	Score	vs usual
Jonah Kusi-Asare Forward	1	0	0	–	100.0	–
Josh King Midfielder	16	0	0	–	72.7	–
Harry Wilson Midfielder	90	0	0	–	69.2	+15.4
Antonee Robinson Defender	90	0	1	–	64.9	–
Jorge Cuenca Defender	90	0	0	–	63.2	+10.4
Saša Lukić Midfielder	45	1	0	0.26	60.3	+5.8
Joachim Andersen Defender	90	0	0	–	57.5	+0.9
Kenny Tete Defender	90	0	0	0.02	50.8	+0.8
Benjamin Lecomte Goalkeeper	90	0	0	–	50.4	+1.7
Sander Berge Midfielder	89	0	0	–	49.1	−0.5
Harrison Reed Midfielder	45	0	0	–	46.6	−2.8
Raúl Jiménez Forward	90	0	0	–	45.8	+1.5
Adama Traoré Forward	16	0	0	–	45.2	–
Kevin Midfielder	74	0	0	0.24	42.0	−3.3
Emile Smith Rowe Midfielder	74	0	0	0.12	40.7	−8.5