Newcastle United suffered a shock 2-3 home defeat to Everton in a thrilling Premier League encounter at St. James' Park on February 28, 2026. Everton's victory, secured with a last-gasp winner, was a massive boost in their fight against relegation. Newcastle took the lead twice through Alexander Isak, but Everton responded on both occasions, first through Abdoulaye Doucoure and then via a Dominic Calvert-Lewin penalty. With the game seemingly headed for a draw, Everton substitute Beto rose to head home a corner in the 94th minute, sealing a dramatic win. The result was a devastating blow for Newcastle's European hopes and a potentially season-defining moment for Everton's survival bid. The win lifted Everton out of the relegation zone, while Newcastle dropped out of the top six. Everton's Sean Dyche called it a "monumental effort," and Newcastle's Eddie Howe was left "stunned by the manner of the defeat."