Defeat at Selhurst Park. pic.twitter.com/AQCA5gySyC
â Newcastle United (@NUFC) April 12, 2026
Newcastle controlled possession early but struggled to create clear chances, moving the ball without posing any real threat to the Eagles, as Palace simply remained compact and disciplined, and that was enough for them to keep the Magpies at bay.
The first real danger came from the hosts, in fact, forcing Aaron Ramsdale into a ridiculous double save.
As the half progressed, Newcastle found more rhythm down the right flank, gradually stretching Palaceâs defensive line. Their pressure finally paid off late in the first half when a low delivery caused confusion inside the box and Newcastle scored a bizarre goal.
William Osula reacted the quickest on the play in the 43rd minute, adjusting his body to send the ball home from close range and giving Newcastle the lead heading into halftime.
đ° Eddie Howe when asked why ÂŁ124m strikeforce Nick Woltemade & Yoane Wissa again started on the bench
đŁď¸ "I don't pick the team based on transfer fees. I have to pick the team based on what I see. I thought Will Osula was training well and deserved to start. I thought he playedâŚ
â Craig Hope (@CraigHope\_DM) April 12, 2026
After halftime, Palace increased their intensity and changed the game with savvy substitutions, including bringing in super-sub Jean-Philippe Mateta, who immediately shifted momentum toward the home side.
Newcastle were pushed deeper and struggled to maintain possession, with Palace creating sustained pressure that eventually broke through late in the game. And given NUFCâs unmatched skill of giving away leads, we all knew what was coming.
Mateta equalized in the 81st minute after reacting quickest to a loose ball in the box, finishing from close range after Newcastle failed to clear the initial danger, and the turnaround was completed in stoppage time when Sven Botman decided it was best to grab Jefferson Lermaâs jersey glaringly and blatantly inside the area, allowing Mateta to convert from the penalty spot and seal the comeback.
Eddie Howe on this afternoon's game at Selhurst Park đď¸ pic.twitter.com/9QsbwGG8HT
â Newcastle United (@NUFC) April 12, 2026
Newcastle have now dropped 25 points from winning positions this season while continuing to concede late goals in critical moments.
âReally disappointing again for us,â Howe said after the game. No dice.
The Magpies return home to face Bournemouthâwho beat title-contending Arsenal on Saturdayânext, with increasing pressure on PIF and the whole Newcastle board to have some clarity and decide on who should and shouldnât be on St. Jamesâ Park touchline then and there.