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Southampton

Tyler Dibling has joined Ross Stewart and Jack Stephens one the sidelines for Southampton, and looks set to miss four to six weeks of action.
Kamaldeen Sulemana and Aaron Ramsdale are both doubts here.
Newcastle United

Nick Pope, Callum Wilson, Harvey Barnes and Jamaal Lascelles remain absent for Newcastle.
LIVE Text Commentary
90+6'

The referee blows for the end of today's match.
90+5'

A clever short pass gives Cameron Archer (Southampton) a clear goal scoring opportunity, but he fluffs his lines and rifles the ball high over the bar. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Newcastle.
90+2'

Substitution. Jacob Murphy will be replaced by Sean Longstaff (Newcastle Utd).
90+2'

Valentino Livramento (Newcastle Utd) misses the left post by a whisker with a mid-range rebound. What a chance that was! The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Southampton.
90+2'

A corner kick by Newcastle is thwarted by the well prepared Alex McCarthy (Southampton).
90+2'

Miguel Almiron (Newcastle Utd) bursts inside the box, beats two defenders and produces a strike from the penalty spot. The shot has power, but lacks precision and the goalkeeper stops it easily. The scoreline remains the same. Newcastle force their opponents to concede a corner.
90

5 min. of stoppage-time to be played.
88'

The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Joe Aribo trots off the pitch and is replaced by Adam Lallana (Southampton).
88'

Ivan Juric has decided to substitute James Bree and he is replaced by Ryan Fraser (Southampton).
88'

Here's the change. Anthony Gordon leaves the pitch and Miguel Almiron (Newcastle Utd) comes on as a substitute.
88'

Here comes the VAR verdict. NO GOAL for Southampton due to an offside in the build-up play.
86'

The Southampton players halt their celebrations as referee Samuel Barrott makes the VAR signal to review the goal, most likely to ascertain if there was an offside in the build-up play.
84'

It's in the back of the net! Alex McCarthy plays it into the box, and Mateus Fernandes (Southampton) gets on the end of the cross to put it into the middle of the net. 2:3.
79'

Here is a change. Alexander Isak is going off and Eddie Howe gives the last tactical orders to Joe Willock (Newcastle Utd).
79'

We are about to witness a substitution. Lewis Miley (Newcastle Utd) is replacing Bruno Guimaraes.
79'

Samuel Barrott blows his whistle. Jan Bednarek (Southampton) commits a foul after dangerous play. It's a free kick to Newcastle, but it's in no position for a direct shot on goal.
79'

The manager makes a subsitution with William Smallbone (Southampton) coming on for Lesley Ugochukwu.
78'

Lesley Ugochukwu (Southampton) fires a shot at goal from a very promising position outside the penalty area, but it is blocked by a self-sacrificing defender.
78'

A good clearance by a defender means the corner comes to nothing for Southampton.
77'

Paul Onuachu (Southampton) passes the ball into the box but an opposing player clears.
75'

Kyle Walker-Peters (Southampton) crosses the ball into the box, but one of the defending players averts the threat.
75'

Taylor Harwood-Bellis (Southampton) sends a beautiful cross into the penalty area, but the opposition's defence manages to clear the ball to safety.
73'

Lesley Ugochukwu (Southampton) should know this behaviour is beyond the rules. He was too careless with his challenge and left Samuel Barrott no option but to blow his whistle. It's a free kick to Newcastle, but they probably won't attempt a direct shot on goal from here.
73'

A lofted cross from Yukinari Sugawara (Southampton) is unsuccessful as the opponent's defence quickly clears the ball out of the penalty area.
71'

Paul Onuachu (Southampton) makes a rough challenge and the referee blows for a foul. Newcastle have a free kick.
69'

Jacob Murphy (Newcastle Utd) tries to send a low pass into the box, but it's blocked and cleared.
66'

A cross from a corner kick by Newcastle is too strong and the ball goes well out of play. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Southampton.
65'

Joelinton (Newcastle Utd) expertly controls the pass inside the penalty area and shoots, but it's inadvertently blocked a defender. Newcastle have been awarded a corner kick. The referee and one of his assistants both point at the corner flag.
65'

Kyle Walker-Peters (Southampton) sends a lofted cross into the box which is headed clear.
64'

Mateus Fernandes (Southampton) fashions a shot from the edge of the box after receiving an accurate pass. Martin Dubravka makes a comfortable save to stop the effort from flying into the middle of the goal.
60'

Ivan Juric prepares a substitution. Ryan Manning is replaced by Yukinari Sugawara (Southampton).
60'

Adam Armstrong comes off the pitch to be replaced by Cameron Archer (Southampton).
60'

The cross into the penalty area from Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle Utd) needed to be more accurate in order to create a goal-scoring opportunity for his team.
58'

Joelinton (Newcastle Utd) was trying to get to the ball but clattered into the legs of the opponent as well. Samuel Barrott blows his whistle for an infringement. There is a free kick near the sideline to Southampton.
58'

Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle Utd) sends a long crossfield pass searching out one of his teammates, but his effort comes to nothing and they lose possession.
57'

Anthony Gordon (Newcastle Utd) collects a pass from the flank, looks up and fires in a goal-bound shot from the edge of the box which canons off a defender to safety.
56'

Jacob Murphy (Newcastle Utd) decides to take a short corner instead of crossing into the box.
51'

Goal! A terrific long pass from Anthony Gordon picks out an unmarked Sandro Tonali (Newcastle Utd) inside the box. He has time and space to pick his spot and slams the ball into the bottom left corner. 1:3.
51'

Taylor Harwood-Bellis (Southampton) wins himself just enough space inside the box to connect with the corner. His header flies towards the left post, but the goalkeeper dives superbly to stop the effort.
51'

It will be a corner kick for Southampton.
50'

A cross following the corner kick finds its way to Taylor Harwood-Bellis (Southampton) inside the box and he manages to steer it to the middle of the target. He is about to start celebrating a goal, but Martin Dubravka makes a save in the nick of time and maintains the current score. The referee and his assistant both point at the corner flag. Southampton will have an opportunity to threaten the opposition's goal.
50'

Southampton will have a chance to score from a corner kick.
49'

Ryan Manning (Southampton) creates himself some space and attempts to put the ball into the box. However, the defender gets an important foot in to clear. The ball is out of play. Southampton will have a chance to score from a corner.
48'

Jacob Murphy (Newcastle Utd) whips a promising cross into the box, but the opposition's defence intercepts the ball.
46'

Sandro Tonali (Newcastle Utd) fouls an opponent. At least that's what referee Samuel Barrott signals. Southampton earn a free kick.
46'

The referee blows his whistle to signal the start of the second half.
45+4'

Samuel Barrott has ended the first half by blowing the whistle.
45+3'

Samuel Barrott has a clear sight and sees a foul from Joelinton (Newcastle Utd). Southampton get a free kick.
45+1'

Kyle Walker-Peters (Southampton) blows a huge opportunity! He latches on to a perfect cross from the wing into the penalty area, but sends a bullet header just wide of the left post! The ball goes out of play and Newcastle will have a goal kick.
45

There will be a minimum of 3 min. of added time.
44'

The free kick from long range, taken by Newcastle, is intercepted by one of the defenders.
44'

Adam Armstrong (Southampton) pulls the jersey of one of the opposition players and Samuel Barrott blows his whistle for a foul. Free kick. Newcastle will probably just try to cross the ball in from here.
40'

Anthony Gordon (Newcastle Utd) fails to pick a body out in the box with an over-hit chip pass.
39'

Anthony Gordon (Newcastle Utd) is adjudged offside.
37'

Another attempt to send the ball beyond the defence by Kyle Walker-Peters (Southampton) is thwarted and cleared to safety.
36'

The free kick is delivered by Lewis Hall (Newcastle Utd) but it's not one of his best and is easily cleared.
35'

Lesley Ugochukwu (Southampton) commits a rough challenge and Samuel Barrott blows his whistle for a foul. Newcastle have a free kick.
35'

Alex McCarthy was forced into action to thwart Alexander Isak (Newcastle Utd). He found himself some space after latching on to a pass and unleashed a shot to the bottom left corner but couldn't beat the keeper.
33'

Joelinton (Newcastle Utd) misses a great chance to score after his effort hits the right post! The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Southampton.
30'

Goal - 1:2! Jacob Murphy tees up Alexander Isak (Newcastle Utd) inside the box and he rolls the ball into the bottom right corner and past Alex McCarthy.
26'

Alexander Isak (Newcastle Utd) makes no mistake from the penalty spot after firing the ball into the bottom left corner of the goal to give the goalkeeper no chance!
26'

Alexander Isak (Newcastle Utd) will take the responsibility and he is already preparing the ball.
25'

The Newcastle players are happy as the referee awards a PENALTY after the VAR review!
23'

Play continues despite the shouts by some Newcastle players for a penalty. Wait! Referee Samuel Barrott interrupts the game right now and he will review that decision using VAR! Let's see what happens.
23'

One of the Newcastle players is in on goal but gets upended by the defender in the box. That could be a penalty, but the ref says NO! Play continues.
22'

Sandro Tonali (Newcastle Utd) whips the ball in from the long-range free kick, but the first man gets it clear.
21'

Samuel Barrott shows the yellow card to Mateus Fernandes (Southampton) for a heavy challenge.
21'

James Bree (Southampton) found some space to dink a cross from the side into the box, but it needed to be more precise to threaten the opposition.
20'

Newcastle fail to score from a corner as Alex McCarthy (Southampton) leaps to collect the ball.
19'

Jacob Murphy (Newcastle Utd) attempts to find his teammate with a final pass from outside of the box, but one of the defenders clears the ball to safety. Newcastle force a corner. Their opponents will face another attacking threat.
18'

The ball goes out of play. Newcastle are awarded a corner kick.
18'

Wow, what an escape. Jacob Murphy (Newcastle Utd) has an effort from inside the box but it's brilliantly blocked. The ball goes out of play and Newcastle have been awarded a corner kick.
16'

That's a well-taken pass by Adam Armstrong (Southampton). He unleashes a strike from the edge of the box, but blazes it high over the bar. The ball goes out of play and Newcastle will have a goal kick.
14'

Adam Armstrong (Southampton) latches on to a precise pass and one-on-one with the keeper slams the ball towards the middle of the goal. Martin Dubravka is alert, though, and makes an easy save to deny him.
14'

Joelinton (Newcastle Utd) plays a through ball but overhits it.
10'

Goal! James Bree plays a neat lofted pass into the box for Jan Bednarek (Southampton), who beats the defender in the air and plants a header into the right side of the goal from close range. 1:0.
10'

Sandro Tonali (Newcastle Utd) was too forceful with his tackle and Samuel Barrott interrupted the game to signal a free kick. Southampton have been awarded a free kick.
9'

Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle Utd) nearly creates a chance, but his attempt to pick out a teammate with a through ball does not come off.
8'

Kyle Walker-Peters (Southampton) tries to send a pass but it's blocked.
6'

Joelinton (Newcastle Utd) makes some space for himself and from mid-range let's fly with a wild effort which goes high over the crossbar. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Southampton.
4'

Jacob Murphy (Newcastle Utd) passes the ball from the edge of the box in order to find his teammate, who is in a good scoring position, but the defender blocks the pass and spanks the ball to safety.
3'

Lewis Hall (Newcastle Utd) takes the corner kick but the ball only finds the head of an opponent.
3'

A quickly taken corner by Newcastle.
3'

A defender unwittingly blocks the ball on the line after a snap shot from Joelinton (Newcastle Utd) inside the box following a slide rule pass. The ball is out of play and Newcastle manage to earn a corner.
1'

Paul Onuachu (Southampton) commits a rough foul. Samuel Barrott stops the game and makes a call. A free kick has been awarded to Newcastle.
1'

The referee blows his whistle and we are underway.
0'

The players are out at last! Southampton will take the kick-off.

The referee of today's match will be Samuel Barrott.

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