Which player scored Liverpool’s ninth-minute stoppage-time penalty to draw 2–2 with Newcastle United?

Dominik Szoboszlai scored Liverpool’s ninth-minute stoppage-time penalty to draw 2–2 with Newcastle United.

Liverpool drew 2–2 with Newcastle United at St James’ Park on Sunday 23 August 2026. Szoboszlai converted a penalty in the ninth minute of stoppage time, rescuing a point for Liverpool in one of the weekend’s most dramatic finishes.

The match took place during an emotional day of tributes to Kevin Keegan, who had played for both clubs and managed Newcastle. Players gathered around the centre circle before kick-off, while supporters displayed tributes including a large “Keegan 7” design.

Szoboszlai’s late equaliser continued his importance from dead-ball situations. He had matched Anton Stach’s total of four direct free-kick goals since the start of the previous season. The result meant both Liverpool and Newcastle opened the campaign with a point rather than a victory.