Newcastle and Liverpool draw 2-2 as late penalty denies Magpies victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Newcastle United and Liverpool played to a 2-2 draw on August 23, 2026, at St James' Park. Newcastle led twice with goals from Anthony Elanga and Joe Willock, but Cody Gakpo equalized for Liverpool in the second half. A late penalty awarded to Liverpool in the 99th minute following a challenge by Lewis Hall allowed Dominik Szoboszlai to convert and secure the draw. Newcastle failed to hold on to their lead, highlighting defensive vulnerabilities under new manager Matthias Jaissle. The team will next compete in the Carabao Cup against West Bromwich Albion midweek.
- •Match took place at St James' Park on August 23.
- •Newcastle scored first through Anthony Elanga.
- •Joe Willock restored Newcastle's lead before late penalty equalizer.
- •Liverpool's Cody Gakpo scored in the 55th minute.
- •Newcastle will face West Bromwich Albion in the Carabao Cup next.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — What We Learned From Newcastle’s 2-2 Draw With Liverpool
- 7:00 AMYahoo Sports — Newcastle 2-2 Liverpool — Match Report: ‘Soft’ Penalty Ruins Dream Debut
"A stoppage-time penalty from Dominik Szoboszlai denied Newcastle a statement win on the opening weekend, but a 2-2 draw with Liverpool still offered plenty to take from Matthias Jaissle’s competitive debut at St James’ Park. Jaissle’s Newcastle Can Hurt Anyone in Transition Anthony Elanga’s fifth-minute opener came from a quick Newcastle counterattack, setting the tone […]
"Newcastle United was denied a winning start to the Matthias Jaissle era after Dominik Szoboszlai’s 99th-minute penalty stole two points from the Magpies and earned Liverpool a 2-2 draw at St James’ Park. Anthony Elanga and Joe Willock twice put Newcastle ahead, but Cody Gakpo answered after halftime before Lewis Hall’s late challenge on Victor […]
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 1:00 PMWhat We Learned From Newcastle’s 2-2 Draw With Liverpool
A stoppage-time penalty from Dominik Szoboszlai denied Newcastle a statement win on the opening weekend, but a 2-2 draw with Liverpool still offered plenty to take from Matthias Jaissle’s competitive debut at St James’ Park. Jaissle’s Newcastle Can Hurt Anyone in Transition Anthony Elanga’s fifth-minute opener came from a quick Newcastle counterattack, setting the tone […]
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 7:00 AMNewcastle 2-2 Liverpool — Match Report: ‘Soft’ Penalty Ruins Dream Debut
Newcastle United was denied a winning start to the Matthias Jaissle era after Dominik Szoboszlai’s 99th-minute penalty stole two points from the Magpies and earned Liverpool a 2-2 draw at St James’ Park. Anthony Elanga and Joe Willock twice put Newcastle ahead, but Cody Gakpo answered after halftime before Lewis Hall’s late challenge on Victor […]
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