Szoboszlai rescues point with stoppage‑time penalty at St James' Park

Szoboszlai scored a stoppage‑time penalty to secure a 2-2 draw for Liverpool against Newcastle United at St James' Park. The goal denied Newcastle an opening‑game victory in the Premier League.

24 Aug 2026

Updated 24 Aug 2026 By Daniel Oakes · senior correspondent

Match Summary

Liverpool fought back from a deficit to finish the game level at 2-2. The match was held at St James' Park and was the opening fixture of the Premier League season.

Key Moments

The turning point came in stoppage time when Hungarian striker László Szoboszlai stepped up to take a penalty. He calmly converted the spot‑kick, giving Liverpool a point and denying Newcastle a win.