Newcastle United

vs

Chelsea

Newcastle United vs Chelsea — Game Preview, Stats & Players to Watch

A high-stakes Premier League fixture sees Newcastle United host Chelsea at St James’ Park in Newcastle upon Tyne, as both sides aim to build momentum in a competitive season.

Game Details

• Date: 2025-12-20
• Kick-off: 7:30 a.m. (ET)
• Venue: St James’ Park, Newcastle upon Tyne
• Broadcast: DAZN Canada, Fubo Sports CA, NBC Universo

Recent Form & Key Storylines

Newcastle have leaned on a resilient defence, buoyed by recent Az unbeaten home streak and a win over Burnley highlighted by Bruno Guimarães scoring from a corner and Yoane Wissa making his debut off the bench . Chelsea arrive following mixed results, though Moisés Caicedo continues to anchor midfield with consistent performances . The teams met in May with Newcastle winning 2–0, a result that remains a recent high point in their head-to-head clashes .

Summary Stats

• Newcastle United last 5: D‑W‑D‑W‑L
• Chelsea last 5: W‑L‑D‑L‑D
• Last head‑to‑head: Newcastle won 2–0 at home in May 2025

Players to Watch

• Newcastle: Yoane Wissa (recent debutant with impact off the bench); Bruno Guimarães (influential midfield presence and set-piece threat) .
• Chelsea: Moisés Caicedo (midfield linchpin and standout performer across competitions) .