Newcastle United takes on Burnley at St James’ Park seeking to extend an impressive winning streak. The Magpies have dominated their head-to-head meetings with the Clarets, while Burnley desperately search for their first victory in five matches.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Newcastle has won each of their last six Premier League games against Burnley
- Burnley sit 19th place with just 10 points, four points from safety
- Newcastle are 12th with 19 points, seeking top-half status
- The match kicks off at 3:00 PM GMT on December 6, 2025
Newcastle’s Dominant Home Record Against Burnley
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Eddie Howe’s side arrives at St James’ Park unbeaten in their last seven home matches across all competitions (six wins, one draw). The Magpies have historically owned this fixture, with an impressive track record that extends beyond the current season.
Newcastle have won all six of their last Premier League meetings with Burnley, scoring 14 goals in the process. The most recent encounter saw Newcastle demolish the Clarets 4-1 away in May 2024, with Bruno Guimarães among the goalscorers. On home soil, Newcastle have generated superior attacking threat with 119 shots this season compared to Burnley’s modest 77 attempts.
| Metric | Newcastle | Burnley |
| League Position | 12th | 19th |
| Points | 19 | 10 |
| Goals Scored | 19 | 15 |
| Goals Conceded | 18 | 28 |
| Recent Form | W-D (Last 2) | L-L (Last 2) |
Burnley’s Disastrous Away Form Under Pressure
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Scott Parker‘s struggling outfit face an uphill battle at a venue where they haven’t won a league match since April 1976 over 45 years ago. Burnley’s defensive vulnerabilities compound their problems, conceding a division-high 21 goals in just seven away matches this season.
The Clarets have lost five consecutive Premier League games, their longest current losing streak. A defeat against Newcastle would extend that miserable run further, piling pressure on manager Parker who admitted after Wednesday’s 1-0 loss to Crystal Palace that he feels “weak in his position.” Burnley’s attacking output offers little encouragement either, managing just two shots on target against Palace while conceding from a first-half set piece.
Newcastle’s Quest for Mid-Table Security
An emphatic Eddie Howe impressed with Newcastle’s attacking intent against Tottenham on Wednesday night, emerging 2-2 after being 2-1 up with minutes remaining. Cristian Romero’s stoppage-time overhead kick denied Newcastle a valuable three points, leaving them just three points behind seventh-place Brighton.
The Magpies have maintained quality at St James’ Park despite midweek disappointment. Bruno Guimarães scored in each of his last four Premier League home games, either scoring or assisting to put Newcastle ahead. Anthony Gordon also netted from the bench against Spurs, providing evidence of attacking depth beyond their starting lineup.
Team News and Injury Considerations
Eddie Howe faces several selection decisions with Sandro Tonali receiving a late fitness check after coming off at half time against Tottenham with a knock. Nick Pope remains sidelined for up to three weeks with a groin injury, with Aaron Ramsdale continuing in goal.
Burnley are without Axel Tuanzebe for several weeks, forcing Hjalmar Ekdal to continue at centre-back alongside Maxime Estève. Zeki Amoundi and Connor Roberts remain unavailable, weakening Parker’s defensive options further.
Can Burnley finally break their Newcastle curse and recording a first win in five matches?
The statistics paint a bleak picture for Burnley’s hopes of escaping their nightmare run. Newcastle’s dominance at home combined with Burnley’s alarming away form suggests the Clarets face a monumental task securing points at St James’ Park. Only Wolves have experienced a worse away record this season, having won just once in seven away matches.
Parker must find solutions quickly as Burnley sit four points adrift of safety with 23 matches remaining. A recovery begins with stopping the bleeding defensively—they’ve conceded 28 goals in 14 matches—and finding the offensive balance that deserted them this season.
Sources
- BBC Sport – Live match stats, team information, and Premier League standings
- Sports Mole – Detailed preview with team news and injury updates
- Sky Sports – Historical head-to-head records and performance analysis
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