Since this January meeting, the rivalry has remained intense. The two sides met again in the on February 14, 2026, where Newcastle exacted revenge with a 3-1 win at Villa Park, fueled by a Sandro Tonali double. Newcastle 0-2 Aston Villa (Jan 25, 2026) Final Score - ESPN
The second half of this fixture was a masterclass in defensive resilience from Unai Emery's side as they weathered a relentless storm from the Magpies. NEW vs AVL - Second-Half - Premier.mp4.mp4
In this high-stakes encounter at St. James' Park, Aston Villa secured a , marking their first league win at the venue since 2005. While Emiliano Buendía provided the first-half lead with a 19th-minute strike, the second half—the focus of your footage—was defined by Newcastle's desperate push for an equalizer and Ollie Watkins' late clinical finish to seal the points. Second-Half Breakdown: St. James' Park Siege Since this January meeting, the rivalry has remained intense
: Trailing 1-0 at the break, Newcastle dominated possession in the second half, seeking to extend their four-game unbeaten run. Harvey Barnes was a constant threat, seeing two powerful right-footed efforts blocked by a disciplined Villa backline in the final minutes. In this high-stakes encounter at St
: With Newcastle committing men forward, Villa capitalized on a loose ball. Lucas Digne delivered a pinpoint cross to the far post, where Ollie Watkins outjumped the Newcastle defense to head the ball past Nick Pope, effectively ending the contest. Match Context & Season Impact
: The match grew increasingly physical as the half progressed. Villa's Amadou Onana was replaced by Victor Lindelöf in the 89th minute to shore up the defense, while Newcastle introduced Anthony Elanga to provide fresh pace on the wing.
This victory was a pivotal moment for Aston Villa in the 2025/26 campaign, keeping them level on points with Manchester City and within four points of league leaders Arsenal. Newcastle United Aston Villa 2 Goals Buendía (19'), Watkins (88') Shots (on target) Possession League Position 3rd