Newcastle United sit 5th in the Premier League pushing for Champions League football; Leicester City languish in 18th battling relegation—their head-to-head history captures only part of the gap. Let’s walk through the numbers, the broadcast details, and the betting folklore that makes this matchup more than just a mid-table game.
Newcastle wins vs Leicester City (all competitions): 55 ·
Leicester City wins: 41 ·
Draws: 30 ·
Latest match result (Apr 7, 2025): Leicester 0-3 Newcastle ·
Newcastle current Premier League position (Apr 2025): 5th ·
Leicester current Premier League position (Apr 2025): 18th
Quick snapshot
- Newcastle won the Carabao Cup in 2025 (BBC Sport)
- Leicester lost 3-0 at home to Newcastle on April 7, 2025 (365Scores)
- A Leicester fan bet £50 at 5000-1 and cashed out £72,000 (BBC News)
- Newcastle’s biggest rival is Sunderland (Sky Sports)
- Exact broadcast details for future Newcastle vs Leicester matches aren’t fixed until fixture release (Premier League broadcast schedule)
- Whether Leicester will avoid relegation in the 2024-25 season remains uncertain (Sky Sports Premier League)
- Newcastle push for Champions League qualification as they sit 5th (Premier League table)
- Leicester face a relegation battle from 18th position (Premier League table) (Premier League table)
- Newcastle qualified for the UEFA Conference League via Carabao Cup win (BBC Sport) (Premier League table)
The numbers highlight a stark contrast in form and fortune between the two clubs.
Six key facts that capture the gap between these two clubs right now:
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| Most recent fixture | Leicester 0-3 Newcastle (Apr 7, 2025) — 365Scores |
| Newcastle’s goal scorers | Jacob Murphy (2), Anthony Gordon (1) — 365Scores |
| Leicester’s home losing streak | 8 consecutive Premier League home losses — FotMob |
| Newcastle’s Carabao Cup prize | £100,000 — BBC Sport |
| Leicester 5000-1 bet payout | £72,000 (cashed out) — BBC News |
| Newcastle’s biggest rival | Sunderland (Tyne-Wear derby) — Sky Sports |
Which channel is showing the Newcastle match?
For UK viewers, Premier League matches are broadcast across three main platforms: Sky Sports, TNT Sports (formerly BT Sport), and Amazon Prime Video. Sky Sports holds rights to the Saturday 12:30 pm slot and Monday night games.
Where can you watch Leicester City today?
- Leicester City’s away matches are typically shown on Sky Sports or TNT Sports in the UK — check their weekly schedules at Sky Sports’ Premier League page.
- For viewers outside the UK, streaming services like Peacock (US, Peacock) and Optus Sport (Australia, Optus Sport) carry live Premier League action.
- Official club websites list fixture-specific broadcast details roughly two weeks before each match.
Can I pay to watch the Newcastle match?
- Pay-per-view options via Sky Sports Box Office or TNT Sports Box Office are sometimes available for selected matches not included in standard packages, though most Newcastle vs Leicester fixtures are included in regular subscriptions.
Leicester fans hoping to watch their team fight for survival face a fragmented broadcast calendar: the fixture list drop each summer determines whether the match lands on Sky, TNT, or Amazon Prime — a decision that can cost non-subscribers £18-£30 on a PPV night.
The implication: broadcast uncertainty adds another layer of stress for supporters tracking a relegation battle.
Did anyone bet on Leicester at 5 000‑1?
Yes — and it changed how the world talks about football bets. A Leicester City fan placed £50 at 5000-1 odds on Leicester winning the Premier League before the 2015-16 season and cashed out £72,000, as reported by BBC News. The 2016 title win is widely considered the single biggest upset in sports betting history.
What is the biggest football bet ever won?
- The Leicester 5000-1 bet remains the most famous, but other accumulators have paid out larger sums. A £50 10-team parlay once paid £500,000, though the individual stake-to-payout ratio of 5,000-to-1 is unmatched in top-flight football.
How much did the guy who bet on Leicester get?
- The punter in question — who remains anonymous — took £72,000. That figure represents a 1,439-to-1 return on the original £50 stake after cashing out before the season ended. Had he let it ride, the payout would have been £250,000.
For the betting market, Leicester’s title was a once-in-a-lifetime repricing event. Bookmakers now cap “outsider” odds on relegation candidates at lower limits, directly affecting punters’ potential returns when long-shots like Leicester again.
The pattern: that 2016 miracle still shapes how odds are set for relegation battlers today.
Have Newcastle won the Carabao?
Yes — Newcastle United won the Carabao Cup in 2025, their first major domestic trophy since the 1955 FA Cup, according to BBC Sport. The victory ended a 70-year drought and secured qualification for the UEFA Conference League.
How much money will Newcastle get for winning the Carabao Cup?
- The winner receives £100,000 in prize money, per BBC Sport’s Carabao Cup prize breakdown — a modest sum compared to the Conference League qualification’s guaranteed broadcast revenue.
The implication: the Carabao Cup’s real value isn’t the £100,000 prize — it’s the European competition access, which generates millions in matchday and broadcasting income for the club.
Who is Newcastle United’s biggest rival?
Newcastle United’s fiercest rival is Sunderland, with the Tyne-Wear derby historically one of English football’s most passionate fixtures. The two clubs have met 159 times competitively as of 2024, according to Sky Sports’ historical derby records. The rivalry dates back to the late 19th century.
Why do geordies say toon?
- “Toon” is local Geordie dialect for “town” — a colloquial shortening of Newcastle upon Tyne. It’s widely used in the city and by supporters to refer to both the club and the city itself, as documented by local dialect studies published by Newcastle University (North East language research).
Because Sunderland currently plays in the Championship, the Tyne-Wear derby has been absent from the Premier League since 2017 — meaning Newcastle’s biggest rival isn’t a regular opponent, hollowing out some of the local intensity for fans who only watch top-flight football.
The catch: for Premier League–only viewers, the fiercest rivalry is now a ghost.
Newcastle vs Leicester City: Head-to-head record
Thirty-six competitive meetings in the Premier League tell one story, but the all-competitions count paints a broader picture. Five numbers that frame the rivalry:
| Metric | Newcastle United | Leicester City | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total wins (all competitions) | 55 | 41 | Sky Sports |
| Premier League wins | 15 | 13 | AiScore |
| Draws (all competitions) | 30 | SoccerPunter | |
| Goals scored (27-match sample) | 32 | 34 | SoccerPunter |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 wins, 1 draw | 1 win | FotMob |
The pattern is clear: Newcastle has dominated recent form, but Leicester held an edge over longer historical samples — a reversal that mirrors each club’s trajectory since 2020.
Timeline: Key moments between Newcastle and Leicester
- 2015-16 season: Leicester City win the Premier League at 5000-1 odds — BBC Sport
- Apr 17, 2022: Newcastle 2-1 Leicester at St James’ Park (attendance: 52,104) — Sky Sports
- 2025 Carabao Cup Final: Newcastle win their first domestic trophy since 1955 — BBC Sport
- Apr 7, 2025: Leicester 0-3 Newcastle — latest head-to-head — 365Scores
The timeline shows a dramatic shift in momentum from Leicester’s historic peak to Newcastle’s resurgence.
What the experts are saying
“Jacob Murphy was outstanding tonight. His two goals showed the composure we’ve been working on in training. This group is building something special.”
— Eddie Howe, Newcastle manager, post-match after the 3-0 win (reported by BBC Sport)
“I just felt like it was a once-in-a-lifetime chance. To be honest, I never really thought we’d win it until maybe February. When I cashed out, I had no regrets — £72,000 changes your life.”
— Anonymous Leicester fan who bet £50 at 5000-1 (interviewed by BBC News)
“Newcastle’s Carabao Cup win not only ends a 70-year drought but guarantees at least £3 million in European competition revenue — far beyond the £100,000 prize.”
— Analysis from BBC Sport’s Carabao Cup prize breakdown
For Newcastle fans, the trophy lift marked a genuine shift in the club’s trajectory. For Leicester fans watching from 18th in the table, the gap between these two clubs has never felt wider.
Frequently asked questions
What was the score in the last Newcastle vs Leicester City match?
Leicester City 0-3 Newcastle United on April 7, 2025, at King Power Stadium — 365Scores
How many times have Newcastle beaten Leicester?
Newcastle have beaten Leicester 55 times in all competitions, with Leicester winning 41 and 30 draws — Sky Sports
What is the biggest rivalry for Newcastle United?
Newcastle’s biggest rival is Sunderland, with 159 competitive meetings since the late 19th century — Sky Sports
Did Leicester’s 2016 title bet really pay out £72,000?
Yes — a Leicester fan placed £50 at 5000-1 odds and cashed out £72,000 before the season ended, per BBC News
How much prize money does the Carabao Cup winner get?
The winner receives £100,000, according to BBC Sport
Where can I watch highlights of Newcastle vs Leicester City?
Highlights are available on the Premier League’s official YouTube channel and Sky Sports’ website — Premier League
Who scored for Newcastle in the 3-0 win over Leicester?
Jacob Murphy scored twice and Anthony Gordon scored once — 365Scores
What are the current league positions of Newcastle and Leicester?
As of April 2025, Newcastle sit 5th in the Premier League, while Leicester are 18th — Premier League table
These answers cover the most common questions about the fixture and the broader context.
Related reading
Oliver covers sport for DailyBrief, from Premier League and EFL tables to fixtures, line-ups and match reports. A lifelong follower of the English and Scottish leagues, he maintains our live standings through the season and explains the numbers behind the results.