Newcastle – Bournemouth

Newcastle’s home draw with Bournemouth ended in a lively 2‑2 stalemate, leaving the Magpies perched in tenth place with five points after one win and two draws, their goal‑difference improving to +2 on six scored and four conceded. The Cherries, meanwhile, remained in fifteenth with three points from three goalless draws and a solitary defeat, their tally slipping to a –1 goal difference after netting six while conceding seven. Both sides have yet to claim a victory over the other this season, their head‑to‑head record consisting solely of a single draw. The point each side earned keeps Newcastle within striking distance of the playoff places, while Bournemouth’s modest haul leaves them still fighting to climb out of the lower half of the table.