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Newcastle loses 2-1 to Bayer Leverkusen in preseason match

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Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Newcastle loses 2-1 to Bayer Leverkusen in preseason match

Summary

Newcastle United played Bayer Leverkusen on August 15, 2026, at St James' Park, succumbing to a 2-1 defeat in their preseason campaign. Leverkusen took an early lead through Ibrahim Maza's goal in the first minute. Malick Thiaw equalized shortly before halftime with a header from a corner. However, Victor Boniface scored the decisive goal for Leverkusen eight minutes from time. This marks Newcastle's second consecutive defeat in the preseason, following a recent loss to Everton. The team has one more match before their Premier League opener against Liverpool.

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By the Numbers

•Newcastle's friendly match at St James' Park ended with a 2-1 loss to Leverkusen.
•Ibrahim Maza opened the scoring for Leverkusen just after kickoff.
•Malick Thiaw equalized for Newcastle with a header before halftime.
•Victor Boniface restored Leverkusen's lead late in the second half.
•Newcastle will face Strasbourg in their final preseason match.

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What they're saying

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Matthias Jaissle’s first game in the St James’ Park dugout ended in defeat as Newcastle United fell 2-1 to Bayer Leverkusen in their penultimate weekend of preseason action. Malick Thiaw cancelled out Ibrahim Maza’s lightning-quick opener shortly before halftime, but substitute Victor Boniface struck eight minutes from time to hand Newcastle a second consecutive defeat […]
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