Newcastle United 3 – 1 West Ham United | English Premier League | 17 May 2026

Match Overview

A dominant second‑half display propelled Newcastle United to a convincing 3‑1 victory over West Ham United at St. James’ Park on the final weekend of the Premier League season. The Magpies, roared on by a capacity crowd, sealed their home campaign with a performance that blended attacking flair with defensive resilience, leaving David Moyes’ side to rue missed opportunities in a high‑tempo encounter.

First‑Half Battle

The opening 45 minutes saw both teams trade blows. West Ham took an early lead when a well‑worked corner found Jarrod Bowen unmarked at the far post, his header giving Nick Pope no chance. Newcastle responded with growing pressure, and just before the interval, Alexander Isak latched onto a through ball from Bruno Guimarães to slot calmly past Alphonse Areola, levelling the score at 1‑1.

Second‑Half Surge

Eddie Howe’s side emerged from the tunnel with renewed intensity. Within ten minutes of the restart, Anthony Gordon fired Newcastle ahead with a crisp drive from the edge of the box after a neat exchange with Miguel Almirón. The home side continued to press, and in the 78th minute, substitute Callum Wilson added a third, heading home from a Kieran Trippier cross to put the result beyond doubt.

Standout Performers

• Bruno Guimarães – the Brazilian midfielder dictated the tempo and provided the assist for Isak’s equaliser.
• Anthony Gordon – his goal and constant movement caused West Ham problems all evening.
• Jarrod Bowen – the Hammers’ most dangerous outlet, scoring the opener and forcing a fine save from Pope.

Implications

Victory ensured Newcastle finished the season with 71 points, securing a top‑six finish and a return to European competition. For West Ham, defeat meant they ended the campaign in 10th position, a frustrating end to what had been an inconsistent season. The result also underlined Newcastle’s growing strength at St. James’ Park, where they lost only three league matches all term.