20 October 1996
Newcastle 5-0 Manchester United — October 1996
Kevin Keegan's Entertainers dismantled the defending Premier League champions at St James' Park — Darren Peacock, David Ginola, Les Ferdinand, Alan Shearer and Philippe Albert scored.
Newcastle United Legendary Matches
Updated May 2026 · St James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne
Matches that defined Newcastle United. Each entry below summarises a marquee result — full editorial narratives are linked where written.
3 April 1996
Liverpool 4-3 Newcastle — Premier League 1996 'classic'
Stan Collymore's stoppage-time winner ended a 7-goal classic that effectively ended Newcastle's title challenge — Sky Sports has voted it the greatest Premier League match.
16 March 2025
Newcastle 2-1 Liverpool — EFL Cup final 2025
Dan Burn and Alexander Isak scored as Newcastle won their first major trophy since 1955 — 70-year wait ended at Wembley under Eddie Howe.