MatchNewcastle 2-2 Liverpool: Analyse the game with Opta stats

Published 23rd August 2026

By Chris Shaw

Analyse Liverpool’s dramatic Premier League season-opener versus Newcastle United with Opta data from St. James’ Park.

The Reds twice came from a goal down to draw 2-2 on Sunday, with Cody Gakpo’s finish and Dominik Szoboszlai’s penalty nine minutes into stoppage time cancelling out efforts from Anthony Elanga and Joe Willock.

Explore the statistics behind the game below.

Published 23rd August 2026

By Chris Shaw

MatchNewcastle 2-2 Liverpool: Analyse the game with Opta stats

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