Newcastle Score Today: Dramatic 3-3 Draw Leads to Penalty Shootout Victory Over Bournemouth

11 January 2026 Football Match Highlights

Ramsdale’s Heroics Send Newcastle Through in FA Cup Thriller

Newcastle United advanced to the FA Cup fourth round after Aaron Ramsdale saved three penalties in a dramatic 7-6 shootout victory, following a 3-3 draw against AFC Bournemouth at St James’ Park. The match, played on 10 January 2026, delivered an extraordinary spectacle that kept fans on the edge of their seats through 120 minutes of action-packed football.

Match Overview: Six Goals and Late Drama

After a quiet first half, Harvey Barnes opened the scoring in the second period when Nick Woltemade played him into the box with a fantastic pass, and the winger slotted past the Bournemouth goalkeeper with ease. However, Bournemouth equalised soon after as Evanilson squared the ball across the six-yard box for Alex Scott to tap home.

The drama intensified when David Brooks put the visitors ahead, only for Anthony Gordon to finally net from the spot in added time after the keeper had brought down Tonali, sending the match into extra time at 2-2.

Extra Time Produces More Late Goals

Barnes thought he had won it deep into the added 30 minutes when he headed home Gordon’s deep cross, but Tavernier ensured it went to penalties with the game’s sixth goal in the 122nd minute, levelling the score at 3-3.

Penalty Shootout Drama Decides the Tie

Although Woltemade and captain Bruno Guimaraes both missed from the spot, Ramsdale saved penalties from Evanilson, Alex Jimenez and Bafode Diakite to give the Magpies a 7-6 win in the shoot-out. The Arsenal loanee’s performance proved crucial, having already made 10 saves even before the shoot-out.

Significance for Newcastle United

That’s now 11 ‘wins’ and two draws in Newcastle’s last 13 home games, four on the spin, demonstrating the momentum Eddie Howe’s side has built heading into 2026. Harvey Barnes recorded the most touches in the box (10), created the most chances (four), and is the first Newcastle player to score 10 goals in all competitions this season.

For Newcastle supporters, this victory maintains their cup aspirations and continues an impressive home run at St James’ Park. The Magpies will now turn their attention to upcoming fixtures, including a crucial Carabao Cup semi-final clash, as they pursue silverware across multiple competitions this season.