Newcastle United F.C. vs Everton F.C. standings told a story of two very different kinds of success on Sunday 25 May 2025 at St. James’ Park, kick-off 4:00pm, as Everton claimed a 1-0 victory through Carlos Alcaraz while Newcastle secured a Champions League place despite the defeat thanks to results elsewhere.
A crowd of 52,221 turned out for the final Premier League fixture of the season, with the atmosphere carrying the weight of occasion for both sets of supporters, albeit for entirely different reasons.
The Newcastle United F.C. vs Everton F.C. standings outcome leaves the two clubs separated by 24 points at season’s end, but the day belonged as much to Newcastle’s supporters celebrating a return to European football’s elite competition as it did to Everton’s players celebrating three points.
Match Summary
| Stat | Detail |
|---|---|
| Competition | Premier League 2024-25 |
| Date | Sunday 25 May 2025 |
| Kick-Off | 4:00pm |
| Venue | St. James’ Park, Newcastle |
| Attendance | 52,221 |
| Result | Newcastle United 0-1 Everton |
| Goal | Carlos Alcaraz (65′) |
| Newcastle Formation | 3-4-3 |
| Everton Formation | 4-2-3-1 |
| Referee | Tony Harrington |
How the Game Played Out
Newcastle controlled possession throughout, finishing with 65.3 percent of the ball to Everton’s 34.7 percent.
The hosts produced 17 shot attempts to Everton’s 14, but crucially both sides managed six shots on target, and it was Everton’s goalkeeper who produced the more influential display with six saves to Newcastle’s five.
Alcaraz broke the deadlock on 65 minutes, converting to give Everton a lead that their defensive organisation would protect for the rest of the match despite sustained Newcastle pressure.
William Osula went close in stoppage time, heading wide from a Kieran Trippier cross, but the Toffees held firm to confirm all three points as Newcastle’s season ended with defeat on the pitch and celebration in the stands.
- Newcastle dominated territorial and possession stats without converting their superiority into goals
- Everton’s goalkeeper was the standout performer, making six saves to keep a clean sheet
- Four Everton yellow cards compared to Newcastle’s one reflected the visitors’ defensive aggression
- Newcastle won 12 corner kicks to Everton’s three, underlining the one-sided nature of the contest
Newcastle United F.C. vs Everton F.C. Standings: Head to Head
| Detail | Newcastle United | Everton |
|---|---|---|
| Final League Position | 4th | 9th |
| Points at Season End | 66 | 48 |
| Wins | 20 | 12 |
| Draws | 6 | 7 |
| Losses | 12 | 11 |
| Goals | 0 (this fixture) | 1 (this fixture) |
| Possession | 65.3% | 34.7% |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 6 |
| Saves | 5 | 6 |
Newcastle United F.C. vs Everton F.C. Standings: Full Premier League Final Table 2024-25
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 38 | 21 | 7 | 3 | 70 |
| 2 | Manchester City | 38 | 18 | 7 | 5 | 61 |
| 3 | Manchester United | 38 | 15 | 10 | 6 | 55 |
| 4 | Aston Villa | 38 | 15 | 6 | 9 | 51 |
| 5 | Liverpool | 38 | 14 | 7 | 10 | 49 |
| 6 | Chelsea | 38 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 48 |
| 7 | Brentford | 38 | 13 | 6 | 11 | 45 |
| 8 | Fulham | 38 | 13 | 5 | 13 | 44 |
| 9 | Brighton | 38 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 43 |
| 10 | Everton | 38 | 12 | 7 | 11 | 43 |
| 11 | Newcastle United | 38 | 12 | 6 | 12 | 42 |
| 12 | AFC Bournemouth | 38 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 42 |
| 13 | Sunderland | 38 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 40 |
| 14 | Crystal Palace | 38 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 39 |
| 15 | Leeds United | 38 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 32 |
| 16 | Tottenham Hotspur | 38 | 7 | 9 | 14 | 30 |
| 17 | Nottingham Forest | 38 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 29 |
| 18 | West Ham United | 38 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 29 |
| 19 | Burnley | 38 | 4 | 8 | 19 | 20 |
| 20 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 38 | 3 | 8 | 20 | 17 |
The Bigger Picture
The Newcastle United F.C. vs Everton F.C. standings context heading into the match was straightforward for Newcastle — win and Champions League football was guaranteed, lose and they needed help from elsewhere.
Help duly arrived, with Manchester United beating Aston Villa confirming that Eddie Howe’s side would finish in the top four regardless of the Everton result.
For Everton, the victory rounded off a season that had carried serious turbulence throughout, with a ninth-place finish representing something of a stabilisation after the structural and financial pressures the club navigated during the campaign.
- Newcastle’s Champions League place was confirmed by Manchester United’s result against Aston Villa
- Everton’s win was their third in their last four Premier League fixtures heading into the final day
- The 52,221 attendance at St. James’ Park was a near-capacity crowd for a match that carried enormous stakes
- Both clubs now head into the summer transfer window with very different but equally pressing agendas
