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How Newcastle Got Completely Cursed Against Leeds

Newcastle created 0.0 xG but lost 4-1. The xG gap of 0.0 tells a different story.

September 14, 2026

CURSD Match Report: Newcastle πŸ’€ Cursed (-64) | Leeds 🎰 Blessed (+64)

Leeds created 0.00 xG. Newcastle created 0.00 xG. The scoreboard read 4-1. The data says Newcastle deserved more from this match.

The Data

StatLeedsNewcastle
xG0.000.00
Goals41
Shots (on target)15 (6)7 (5)
Shots inside box104
Possession51%49%
Corners55
GK saves43
Fouls813
Cards (Y/R)1/02/0

Key Events

32' Goal - Lewis Miley (OG) (Leeds)

34' Goal - Jayden Bogle (assist: Dominic Calvert-Lewin) (Leeds)

45'+1 Goal - Dominic Calvert-Lewin (assist: Tarik Muharemovic) (Leeds)

59' Goal - Noah Okafor (Leeds)

90' Goal - Bazoumana TourΓ© (Newcastle)

Verdict

- Leeds created 0.00 xG, scored 4 - Newcastle created 0.00 xG, scored 1 - Newcastle GK made 3 saves - Leeds GK made 4 saves

CURSD Match Score: Newcastle -64 (Cursed) | Leeds +64 (Blessed)

The xG share gap between process and outcome defines this match's luck signature. Newcastle were robbed by the data's standards.

Match Stats

LeedsNewcastle
4Goals1
0.0xG0.0
15Shots7
51%Possession49%
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