Toon - First Time In Their History

Last updated : 09 March 2020 By Footy Mad - Editor

◾Newcastle have won three consecutive league games against Southampton for the first time in their history.
◾Southampton have lost both matches against Newcastle in a single Premier League season for only the second time, also doing so in 2004-05.
◾Newcastle were awarded their first penalty in 37 Premier League games (March 2019 v Everton), while the Magpies have now missed four of their last five penalties in the Premier League.
◾Alex McCarthy is the first Southampton goalkeeper to save a penalty at St Mary's in the Premier League since Kelvin Davis vs Manchester United in September 2012 - 2,743 days ago.
◾All three of Allan Saint-Maximin's goals for Newcastle in all competitions have come away from home, also netting vs Sheffield United at Bramall Lane in the Premier League.
◾No Premier League side has received more red cards in 2019-20 than Southampton (three), following Moussa Djenepo's 28th minute sending off.

What next?

Saturday, 14 March (15:00 GMT) Newcastle host Sheffield United at St James' Park.