Who scored the first Premier League goal at St James’ Park?
Teddy Sheringham scored the first ever Premier League goal at St James’ Park in Tottenham Hotspur’s 1-0 win away to Newcastle United, on Saturday 14 […]
Newcastle United Facts, Stats & Trivia
Newcastle United F.C. is a football club in Newcastle upon Tyne, England in the United Kingdom, playing in the the Premier League. First established in 9 December 1892, the team play at St James' Park.Who scored Newcastle’s first Premier League goal?
A Peter Atherton own goal was the first goal scored by Newcastle United in the Premier League, during a 2-1 loss at Sheffield Wednesday on […]
Most draws in a Premier League season
Manchester City and Sheffield United became the first two clubs to draw as many 18 of their games in a single Premier League campaign. Both […]
How many clubs have played in the Premier League?
As of the 2018–19 season, 49 teams have played in the Premier League. They are as follows: Arsenal Aston Villa Barnsley Birmingham City Blackburn Rovers […]
Who was the first Paraguayan to score in the Premier League?
Diego Gavilan was the first Paraguayan to score in the Premier League. The midfielder scored his only Premier League goal for Newcastle United in a […]
Who was the first Swiss player to score in the Premier League?
Marc Hottiger was the first Swiss player to score in the Premier League. The defender scored his first Premier League goal whilst player for Newcastle […]
Who has scored the most goals in Premier League history?
Alan Shearer is the all-time Premier League top goalscorer. The former England captain scored 260 goals between 1992-2006 for Blackburn Rovers and Newcastle United.
Who did Derby County beat in 2007-08?
Derby County set Premier League records for fewest points (11) and fewest wins (1) during their tumultuous 2007-08 campaign. Their sole victory came in their […]
Who was the first Belgian to score in the Premier League?
Philippe Albert was the first Belgian to score in the Premier League. The centre-back scored twice as Newcastle United beat Leicester 3-1 at St James’ […]
Who was the first Colombian to score in the Premier League?
Faustino Asprilla was the first Colombian to score in the Premier League. The charismatic striker scored his first Premier League goal for Newcastle United in […]
Who has scored the most Premier League hat-tricks?
Former England international Alan Shearer holds the Premier League record for scoring 11 hat-tricks. Shearer scored nine of these hat-tricks for Blackburn Rovers and two […]
Which team have won the most Premier League points from losing positions?
During the 2001-02 Premier League season Sir Bobby Robson’s Newcastle United won 34 points from games they went behind in. The Magpies ended the season […]
Who was the first Burundian to score in the Premier League?
Gael Bigirimana was the first Burundian player to score in the Premier League. The central midfielder scored his one and only Premier League goal for […]
Who was the first Peruvian to score in the Premier League?
Nolberto Solano was the first Peruvian to score in the Premier League. The midfielder scored his first Premier League goal whilst playing for Newcastle United […]
Who was the first player from DR Congo to score in the Premier League?
Lomana LuaLua was the first player from the Democratic Republic of Congo to score in the Premier League. The striker scored his first Premier League […]
Who has missed the most penalties in the Premier League?
Former Blackburn Rovers and Newcastle United striker Alan Shearer holds the distinction of missing the most penalties in Premier League history. The striker missed 11 […]
Who has scored the most penalties in the Premier League?
Former Blackburn Rovers and Newcastle United striker Alan Shearer holds the record for converting the most penalties in Premier League history. Shearer scored 56 of […]