Newcastle vs Southampton: Isak Makes History in Commanding 3-1 Victory

Historic Performance Propels Newcastle into Top Four

Alexander Isak scored twice as Newcastle United beat rock-bottom Southampton 3-1 at St Mary’s on Saturday to climb to fourth in the Premier League table. The Swedish striker’s remarkable form continues to be a defining feature of Newcastle’s impressive season, with Isak becoming the first Newcastle player to score in five consecutive Premier League away games.

Match Details and Key Moments

Newcastle United moved back into the Premier League’s top four after in-form Alexander Isak made history with two goals in a 3-1 win at struggling Southampton. The match, which took place on Saturday, 25 January 2025, saw the visitors overcome an early setback with characteristic resilience.

Jan Bednarek opened the scoring in the 10th minute for Southampton. However, Newcastle hit back 16 minutes later when Isak swept into the bottom-left corner from the spot after being fouled by Joe Aribo, with referee Samuel Barrott initially waving away penalty appeals before overturning his on-field decision after the VAR recommended a review.

The Swedish striker then sent Newcastle ahead 30 minutes in, before Sandro Tonali extended the visitors’ advantage with a well-taken finish six minutes after the interval. The turnaround was complete shortly after when Jacob Murphy danced inside and slotted through for Isak, who bounded in behind and coolly fired past the onrushing Alex McCarthy.

Isak’s Exceptional Form Continues

The 25-year-old striker’s performance at St Mary’s Stadium further cemented his status as one of the Premier League’s most prolific forwards this season. On 10 January 2025, Isak was voted the Premier League Player of the Month for December, after scoring eight goals and providing two assists throughout the month, as well as scoring in six consecutive games.

Newcastle’s Alexander Isak became the fourth player in Premier League history to score in eight consecutive appearances, after Ruud van Nistelrooy (twice for Man Utd), Jamie Vardy (twice for Leicester) and Daniel Sturridge (for Liverpool). His consistency in front of goal has been instrumental in Newcastle’s push for European qualification.

Implications for Both Clubs

Southampton remain bottom of the table, 10 points adrift of Wolverhampton Wanderers in 17th, while Newcastle are a point clear of fifth-place Chelsea. The result leaves Southampton in a precarious position as they continue to search for the form needed to mount an unlikely escape from relegation.

For Newcastle, this victory represents their continued momentum in the race for Champions League qualification. The Newcastle manager will have been pleased with his side’s resolve, though, inspired by the talismanic Isak, who now has 15 goals in just 13 Premier League appearances against promoted sides.

The match demonstrated the contrasting fortunes of both clubs this season, with Newcastle’s clinical finishing and defensive organisation proving too strong for a Southampton side that continues to struggle at both ends of the pitch. As the season progresses, Newcastle’s top-four ambitions appear increasingly realistic, whilst Southampton face an uphill battle to avoid relegation.