Newcastle Snatch Dramatic 4-3 Victory Over Leeds United in Seven-Goal Thriller

Epic Encounter at St James’ Park

On January 7, 2026, Newcastle United defeated Leeds United 4-3 in a Premier League match that will be remembered as one of the season’s most extraordinary contests. Harvey Barnes scored the latest Premier League winner on record as his goal in the 12th minute of stoppage time sealed an extraordinary 4-3 victory, sending the home crowd into raptures.

A Comeback for the Ages

Newcastle had to come from behind three times over the course of the game, demonstrating remarkable resilience and determination. Brenden Aaronson scored twice for Leeds (32nd and 79th minutes), whilst Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored a penalty for his eighth goal in nine games to give Leeds a 2-1 halftime lead.

Newcastle levelled shortly after half-time when Joelinton superbly headed in a Guimaraes cross. Aaronson’s error allowed Newcastle to haul themselves level again when he was penalised for handling a Lewis Hall cross, allowing Guimaraes to score from the spot in the 91st minute. Barnes pounced on a loose ball to fire his second goal of the night beyond Leeds goalkeeper Lucas Perri in the final seconds.

Significance for Both Clubs

Newcastle rise into sixth place, two points outside the top four, marking their third consecutive victory. The result represents a crucial boost to their season ambitions as they compete across multiple competitions. Meanwhile, Leeds finish the game in 16th place with 22 points, eight more than 18th-place West Ham, with the win ending Leeds’ unbeaten run.

This pulsating encounter showcased the unpredictable drama of Premier League football, with 51,176 fans at St James’ Park witnessing a match that ebbed and flowed throughout. For Newcastle, the victory continues their upward trajectory, whilst Leeds will rue missed opportunities to secure what would have been a memorable away win.