Newcastle United delivered a major blow to Chelsea’s ambitions of qualifying for the UEFA Champions League, securing a hard-fought 1–0 victory at Stamford Bridge. The decisive moment came early in the match when Anthony Gordon finished off a rapid counterattack to score the only goal of the game.

Despite a late siege on the Newcastle United goal, the Blues could not build on their recent victory over Aston Villa. The defeat leaves Chelsea in fifth place in the Premier League table, risking further ground lost in the race for UEFA Champions League qualification, while Newcastle United climb to ninth after an impressive away performance.

2025-26, England - Premier League

Chelsea - Newcastle 0:1 (0:1)
Goals: Gordon A., 18 (0:1)

Chelsea: Sanchez Ro.; Chalobah; James R.; Gusto (Delap, 46); Fofana W. (Hato, 82); Cucurella; Fernandez E.; Palmer Co.; Caicedo M. (Lavia, 61); Garnacho; João Pedro
Substitution: Delap (from 46); Lavia (from 61); Hato (from 82)
Bench: Sharman-Lowe; Adarabioyo; Badiashile B.; Sarr; Andrey Santos; Guiu Marc
Yellow Cards: Fofana W. 23; Caicedo M. 25

Newcastle: Ramsdale; Botman; Livramento; Hall; Barnes H.; Thiaw; Willock (Burn, 77); Ramsey J.; Gordon A.; Murphy J-b (Elanga, 78); Woltemade (Joelinton, 67)
Substitution: Joelinton (from 67); Burn (from 77); Elanga (from 78)
Bench: Pope; Ruddy; Trippier; Murphy Alex; Wissa Y.; Osula
Yellow Cards: Ramsdale 84; Hall 89