The Liverpool F.C. vs Newcastle United F.C. standings became a major talking point after their Premier League meeting on the afternoon of February 1, 2026, when Liverpool secured a 4–1 victory at Anfield to strengthen their push toward European qualification places.
Liverpool entered the match with 39 points while Newcastle had 33, and the result widened the gap as the home side climbed toward the top six positions in the 2025–26 English Premier League table.
Hugo Ekitike scored twice in the first half before Florian Wirtz and Ibrahima Konaté sealed the win after Anthony Gordon briefly gave Newcastle the lead.
Liverpool F.C. vs Newcastle United F.C. Standings Comparison
| Team | Points | Wins | Draws | Losses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool | 42 | 12 | 6 | 8 |
| Newcastle | 36 | 10 | 6 | 10 |
Match Overview
Newcastle struck first through Gordon after a quick counterattack broke Liverpool’s defensive shape.
Liverpool responded rapidly as Wirtz created space for Ekitike to equalise and then score again minutes later.
The second half saw Liverpool control possession and Wirtz added the third before Konaté scored emotionally in stoppage time.
The result marked Liverpool’s first league win of 2026 and reinforced their European ambitions.
• Liverpool scored four unanswered goals
• Ekitike reached 15 goals for the season
• Newcastle struggled defensively
Timeline of Key Moments
| Minute | Event |
|---|---|
| 36′ | Anthony Gordon (NEW 0-1) |
| 41′ | Hugo Ekitike equaliser (1-1) |
| 43′ | Hugo Ekitike second goal (2-1) |
| 67′ | Florian Wirtz (3-1) |
| 90+3′ | Ibrahima Konaté (4-1) |
• Two goals in two minutes changed momentum
• Liverpool dominated second half
• Late goal sealed the result
Impact on Standings
Liverpool’s victory pushed them firmly into contention for Europa League and potentially Champions League qualification positions.
Newcastle remained mid-table after another inconsistent defensive display.
The gap between the clubs widened in the race for European places.
• Liverpool moved upward in table
• Newcastle stayed outside top six
• Goal difference improved for Liverpool
Match Statistics
| Stat | Liverpool | Newcastle |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 53.8% | 46.2% |
| Shots on Goal | 7 | 2 |
| Attempts | 17 | 8 |
| Fouls | 11 | 7 |
| Corners | 7 | 11 |
| Saves | 1 | 3 |
• Liverpool more efficient attacking
• Newcastle created fewer chances
• Balanced possession but decisive finishing
| Category | Liverpool | Newcastle |
|---|---|---|
| Goals For | 41 | 37 |
| Goals Against | 35 | 37 |
| Goal Difference | +6 | 0 |
• Liverpool superior goal difference
• Newcastle inconsistent results
• European race tightening
Full Premier League Table
| Pos | Club | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 27 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 52 | 20 | 32 | 58 |
| 2 | Man City | 26 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 54 | 24 | 30 | 53 |
| 3 | Aston Villa | 26 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 37 | 27 | 10 | 50 |
| 4 | Man United | 26 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 47 | 37 | 10 | 45 |
| 5 | Chelsea | 26 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 47 | 30 | 17 | 44 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 26 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 41 | 35 | 6 | 42 |
| 7 | Brentford | 26 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 40 | 35 | 5 | 40 |
| 8 | Everton | 26 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 29 | 30 | -1 | 37 |
| 9 | Bournemouth | 26 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 43 | 45 | -2 | 37 |
| 10 | Newcastle | 26 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 37 | 37 | 0 | 36 |
| 11 | Sunderland | 26 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 27 | 30 | -3 | 36 |
| 12 | Fulham | 26 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 35 | 40 | -5 | 34 |
| 13 | Crystal Palace | 26 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 28 | 32 | -4 | 32 |
| 14 | Brighton | 26 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 34 | 34 | 0 | 31 |
| 15 | Leeds | 26 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 36 | 45 | -9 | 30 |
| 16 | Tottenham | 26 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 36 | 37 | -1 | 29 |
| 17 | Nottm Forest | 26 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 25 | 38 | -13 | 27 |
| 18 | West Ham | 26 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 32 | 49 | -17 | 24 |
| 19 | Burnley | 26 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 28 | 51 | -23 | 18 |
| 20 | Wolves | 27 | 1 | 7 | 19 | 18 | 50 | -32 | 10 |
• Arsenal lead title race
• Liverpool chasing European places
• Relegation battle intensifying
