Liverpool vs Newcastle timeline history – get key matches and stats fast!
Alright, so this Liverpool vs Newcastle history thing started when my mate Dave asked me before the pub quiz: “Which side won more at Anfield lately?” Couldn’t recall exact numbers off the top of my head. Figured I’d smash together a cheat sheet.
First Attempt: Total Mess
Grabbed my laptop and just googled random sites. Big mistake. Every bloody site showed different stats. One said 5-0 Liverpool in 2022, another said 4-2. Scrolled through six tabs feeling proper lost.
The Turning Point
Remembered the Premier League’s official app. Pulled it up on my phone. Filtering was crap though. Had to dig through seasons manually like:
- Tapped 1996 – saw that 4-3 Newcastle loss (still hurts!)
- Scrolled to 2020 – 1-1 draw popped up
- Almost missed 2013 cause my thumb slipped
Felt like doing archaeology with touchscreen gloves on.
Spreadsheet Rescue
Opened Excel and brute-forced it:
- Made columns for year/score/stadium
- Manually typed 25+ key matches from memory first
- Cross-checked with BBC Sport archives to fill gaps
My back ached after two hours hunched over coffee stains.
Lightbulb Moment
Realized people just want bullet points, not novels. Chopped everything into snackable bits:
- Dramatic AF: Highlighted 1996 and 2022 thrillers
- Stat Bomb: Liverpool home wins last 10 meetings
- Random Fact: Alan Shearer’s header in ’97 took 0.3 seconds off my life
Pub Test Results
Showed Dave the final list next week. He scanned it for 5 seconds then yelled: “SO LIVERPOOL ONLY BEAT US ONCE SINCE 2015?!” Nailed it. Mission accomplished. Still bought me a pint though. Lad.
Moral? Football history’s like lasagna – layer by bloody layer. But once baked, tastes proper good with beer.