Newcastle Dominate Ipswich and Move Up to Third
On a lively Saturday at St. James’ Park, Newcastle United made a big statement. The Magpies dismissed Ipswich Town 3-0, pushing themselves right into third place in the Premier League table. With this win, Newcastle put huge pressure on their rivals for European football—while at the same time sealing Ipswich’s fate, as their defeat ensured relegation after just one season in the top flight.
It was a match where Newcastle showed just how good they could be when everything clicks. They didn’t just win—they dominated, holding on to the ball for a jaw-dropping 78% of the game. That’s their highest ever possession record in a Premier League match. Most fans at St. James’ hadn’t seen control quite like it before; Newcastle played calm, precise football from the start, leaving their visitors chasing shadows for most of the afternoon.
Key Moments and Record-Breaking Performances
Alexander Isak set the tone in first-half stoppage time, coolly converting a penalty after a messy challenge in the box. That strike was his 22nd Premier League goal of the season—making him only the second Newcastle player to hit that number in the top flight. The last time it happened? Alan Shearer back in 2003/04. For Isak, the comparisons to the club’s all-time legend must feel pretty good right now.
After the break, things only got worse for Ipswich. Dan Burn rose above the crowd to head in Newcastle’s second after 56 minutes, and William Osula finished things off with a poacher’s effort in the 80th minute. That third goal turned the atmosphere from tense to party mode, with fans well aware they were witnessing history unfold—both in the club’s chase for top European football and in its record books.
It wasn’t just about scoring, though. Newcastle’s defensive record from winning positions is outstanding—they’ve let just seven points slip after going ahead this season, the lowest in the league. That ability to lock things down shows how far they’ve come under Eddie Howe, who praised his players for keeping their focus and managing the game even when possession was sky-high.
While Newcastle could celebrate a near-perfect performance, Ipswich were left to process a bitter reality. They leave the Premier League with only 21 points from 34 games, showing just how tough the jump up can be—even after years of building in the Championship. Manager Kieran McKenna didn’t hide his disappointment but reminded everyone how far the club had climbed just to reach this point.
Next up, Newcastle face four more games that will decide their European fate. With form on their side and Isak finding the net so often, fans have reason to dream of more big nights ahead. Ipswich, meanwhile, start considering which players can help them bounce straight back up, knowing this campaign has given them some lessons to take into the grind of the Championship.
