History of the Newcastle United v Southampton fixture
Newcastle United play host to Southampton at St. James Park on Sunday afternoon, with high hopes of improving on their excellent record against the opposition, having chalked up an impressive 28 wins out of 37 previous matches.
The last time the two teams met at Newcastle United was back in February 2006, over five years ago, the Magpies carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a F.A. Cup match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Sun 25 Nov | Southampton | 2 - 0 | Newcastle Utd. | Premier League |
| 2005/2006 | Sat 18 Feb | Newcastle Utd. | 1-0 | Southampton | F.A. Cup |
| 2004/2005 | Sat 15 Jan | Newcastle Utd. | 2 - 1 | Southampton | Premiership |
| 2004/2005 | Sun 19 Sep | Southampton | 1 - 2 | Newcastle Utd. | Premiership |
| 2003/2004 | Wed 12 May | Southampton | 3 - 3 | Newcastle Utd. | Premiership |
| 2003/2004 | Sat 03 Jan | Southampton | 0 - 3 | Newcastle Utd. | F.A. Cup |
| 2003/2004 | Sat 04 Oct | Newcastle Utd. | 1 - 0 | Southampton | Premiership |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Newcastle United have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 10 to 9.
Southampton have an average recent record on the road, losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. A generous 10 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.
Newcastle United are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 27 points from 26 matches.
Southampton find themselves struggling down in 15th position in the league having picked up 27 points from their 26 matches.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle United | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 7 |
| Southampton | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 9 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Your number one FootyMad panel have studied this game long and hard, and cannot separate the two. A draw for the Magpies. No-score draw
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Newcastle United | 7 games since last home draw. Not drawn a match in their last 4 . |
| Southampton | Not won in previous 3 away matches. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here