History of the Newcastle United v Chelsea fixture
Newcastle United prepare to entertain Chelsea at St. James Park on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 73 games played, Magpies have recorded 35 wins, and Chelsea have come away with 20 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at St. James Park was just last season, in December 2011, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-3 winners in a Premier League match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Sat 25 Aug | Chelsea | 2 - 0 | Newcastle Utd. | Premier League |
| 2011/2012 | Wed 02 May | Chelsea | 0 - 2 | Newcastle Utd. | Premier League |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 03 Dec | Newcastle Utd. | 0-3 | Chelsea | Premier League |
| 2010/2011 | Sun 15 May | Chelsea | 2 - 2 | Newcastle Utd. | Premier League |
| 2010/2011 | Sun 28 Nov | Newcastle Utd. | 1 - 1 | Chelsea | Premier League |
| 2010/2011 | Wed 22 Sep | Chelsea | 3 - 4 | Newcastle Utd. | League Cup |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 04 Apr | Newcastle Utd. | 0 - 2 | Chelsea | Premier League |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Newcastle United have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.
The away form of Chelsea however, is much more impressive, unbeaten in their last six, consisting of three wins and three draws. Those games have seen the Blues pummel 15 goals, and let in 6.
Newcastle United find themselves struggling down in 15th position in the league having picked up 24 points from their 24 matches.
Chelsea's total of 46 points from their 24 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle United | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 4 |
| Chelsea | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 7 | 10 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Its been an indifferent run of form for the Magpies of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Chelsea, who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Newcastle United | Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches. |
| Chelsea | Previous 3 away games have finished all-square. Not won in previous 3 away matches. Drawn each of the last 3 games. No win in the 3 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here