Which team led at halftime in Newcastle United’s 2–2 match with Liverpool in 2026–27?

Newcastle United led at halftime in their 2–2 match with Liverpool during the 2026–27 Premier League opening weekend.

Newcastle went into the interval 1–0 ahead at St James’ Park on Sunday, 23 August 2026. Liverpool then scored after halftime, but the match ultimately finished 2–2.

The halftime lead did not become a victory because Liverpool recovered during the second half. The final draw gave both teams a point and left the match as one of the weekend’s most competitive fixtures.

This question concerns the score at the interval, not the final result. Newcastle were ahead after 45 minutes, while the match ended level after the second-half exchange of goals. That distinction is useful when comparing match reports, league tables and live score summaries.