Leeds vs Newcastle

Newcastle are only the fifth side to draw both of their opening two away games of a Premier League season 0-0, after Arsenal in 1998-99, Charlton in 1998-99, Liverpool in 2005-06, and West Ham in 2013-14. It's only the second time the Magpies have ever seen their first two away games of any league season finish goalless, after 1901-02.

Leeds United are only the seventh side to see both of their first two home games of a Premier League season see no non-penalty goals, and first since Watford in 2015-16.

This was Newcastle's second 0-0 draw in the Premier League this season (also v Aston Villa on MD1) - more than they had in 2023-24 (0) and 2024-25 (1) combined.

Leeds have lost just one of their last six Premier League games against Newcastle (W2 D3), going down 1-0 at home in January 2022.

Newcastle have won 50% of their Premier League away games against Leeds (7/14), their highest win rate against any side they’ve faced 10+ times on the road.

Newcastle have won their last eight Premier League games against promoted sides, netting at least three goals in seven of those victories. They last had a longer run between December 1994 and October 1996 (9).

Leeds United won 1-0 against Everton at Elland Road last time out, last enjoying back to back home Premier League wins in August 2022, while they last did so with a clean sheet in each in February 2021.

Newcastle United have lost three of their last four Premier League matches (D1), more than in their previous 11 games (W8 D1 L2). The Magpies last had a longer winless run in September and October 2024 (five games).