Newcastle v Arsenal: Preview, Form & Head-to-Head
Key Talking Points
- Newcastle take 7 points from their last 6; Arsenal have 15 from theirs.
- Arsenal are on a run of 3 straight wins.
- 61% of their recent matches have gone over 2.5 goals.
- They have met 20 times, with 5 wins for Newcastle, 14 for Arsenal and 1 draws.
Form Going In
| Club | Last 6 | Pts | Scored | Conceded | BTTS | Over 2.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle | DLWLLW | 7/18 | 1.53 | 1.6 | 70% | 68% |
| Arsenal | WWLWWW | 15/18 | 1.8 | 0.73 | 45% | 53% |
Form over the last six completed matches, all competitions. Rates withheld below a six-match sample.
Where They Stand
Head-to-Head
- Newcastle wins
- 0
- Draws
- 0
- Arsenal wins
- 2
- Meetings
- 2
- 25 Apr 2026 Arsenal 1–0 Newcastle
- 28 Sep 2025 Newcastle 1–2 Arsenal
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Season Stats Compared
| Newcastle | Stat | Arsenal |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | Played | 40 |
| 16 | Won | 29 |
| 6 | Drawn | 6 |
| 18 | Lost | 5 |
| 40% | Win rate | 73% |
| 1.53 | Goals per game | 1.8 |
| 1.6 | Conceded per game | 0.73 |
| 15% | Clean sheets | 53% |
| 18% | Failed to score | 8% |
| 70% | Both teams scored | 45% |
| 68% | Over 2.5 goals | 53% |
Season to date, all competitions. The stronger figure in each row is highlighted.
Home Form v Away Form
The split that matters most for this fixture: how Newcastle perform at home against how Arsenal travel.
| Record | Pl | W | D | L | Win rate | Scored | Conceded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle at home | 20 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 50% | 1.9 | 1.55 |
| Arsenal away | 20 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 60% | 1.55 | 0.85 |
Key Players 2026/27
Newcastle
| Player | Apps | Starts | G | A | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H. Barnes | 8 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| J. Willock | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A. Elanga | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| L. Hall | 8 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| S. Botman | 7 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Arsenal
| Player | Apps | Starts | G | A | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B. Saka | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| M. Ødegaard | 8 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| K. Havertz | 8 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bruno Guimarães | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabriel Magalhães | 8 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Top scorers, league appearances only. Starts are full line-ups; appearances include substitute outings.
Last Season 2025/26
The same players a season earlier — useful for judging who has kicked on.
Newcastle
- 9 Bruno Guimarães — 29 apps, 5 assists
- 8 N. Woltemade — 33 apps, 3 assists
- 7 H. Barnes — 37 apps, 1 assists
- 7 W. Osula — 24 apps, 0 assists
- 6 A. Gordon — 26 apps, 2 assists
Arsenal
- 14 V. Gyökeres — 36 apps, 1 assists
- 7 B. Saka — 31 apps, 5 assists
- 7 E. Eze — 32 apps, 2 assists
- 6 L. Trossard — 31 apps, 6 assists
- 5 Martín Zubimendi — 38 apps, 1 assists
Recent Results
Newcastle
- 25 Oct Crystal Palace 0–2 Newcastle
- 17 Oct Newcastle 0–1 Aston Villa
- 12 Oct Coventry 4–1 Newcastle
- 19 Sep Newcastle 2–1 Hull City
- 14 Sep Leeds 4–1 Newcastle
Arsenal
- 24 Oct Arsenal 2–0 Everton
- 18 Oct Nottingham Forest 0–1 Arsenal
- 10 Oct Arsenal 2–1 Leeds
- 19 Sep Brighton 3–0 Arsenal
- 12 Sep Sunderland 0–2 Arsenal
Newcastle v Arsenal FAQs
- When is Newcastle v Arsenal?
- Kick-off is 5:30pm on Saturday 21 November 2026 at St. James' Park.
- What is the head-to-head record?
- These clubs have met 2 times in our records: 0 for Newcastle, 2 for Arsenal, and 0 draws.
- Where are both clubs in the table?
- Newcastle are 8th on 11 points; Arsenal are 2nd on 21.
- Are these sides likely to produce goals?
- Both teams have scored in 70% of Newcastle games and 45% of Arsenal games. Over 2.5 goals has landed in 68% and 53% respectively.