Liverpool history · Opposition

Newcastle United

Liverpool against Newcastle United, across the years.

Through the seasons

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18 March 1972 · First Division · Anfield
Liverpool 5–0 Newcastle United: five scorers and a warning in the tunnel
Five Liverpool players scored against Newcastle at Anfield on 18 March 1972. The goalkeeper’s contribution also mattered.

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18 November 1972 · First Division · Anfield
Liverpool 3–2 Newcastle United: Toshack’s goal survives a late test
Liverpool recovered from defeat at Old Trafford with a five-goal victory over Newcastle. John Toshack made it 3–1, but a reply from Malcolm Macdonald and a missed Liverpool penalty kept the contest open.

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4 May 1974 · FA Cup final · Wembley
Liverpool 3–0 Newcastle United: Shankly's final FA Cup triumph
Two Kevin Keegan goals and a Steve Heighway finish turned a goalless final into a commanding Liverpool victory, bringing Bill Shankly his second FA Cup.

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25 March 1975 · First Division · Anfield
Liverpool 4–0 Newcastle: Toshack's double closes the gap
John Toshack scored twice and Terry McDermott struck against his former club as Liverpool moved within a point of leaders Everton. Kevin Keegan had opened the scoring after seven minutes.

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20 September 1987
Steve Nicol’s hat-trick dismantles Newcastle
Selected on the right of midfield, Steve Nicol scored a hat-trick as Liverpool won 4–1 at St James’ Park and continued their unbeaten start to 1987–88.
28 December 1987 · First Division · Anfield
Liverpool 4–0 Newcastle: Aldridge scores twice to close the year
John Aldridge scored twice after the interval as Liverpool closed the year ten points clear with their unbeaten league start intact.

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20 September 2006
Alonso strikes from his own half to seal Liverpool’s win
Dirk Kuyt scored his first Liverpool goal before Xabi Alonso struck from inside his own half to seal a 2–0 win over Newcastle at Anfield.

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23 August 2026
Szoboszlai’s late penalty earns Liverpool an opening point
Dominik Szoboszlai converted a 99th-minute penalty as Liverpool twice came from behind to draw 2–2 at Newcastle United.

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