Newcastle vs Bournemouth player ratings: Scott high, Dedic low

Newcastle United secured a 2‑1 victory over Bournemouth in Saturday’s Premier League clash at St James’ Park, and the post‑match player ratings were released by the league’s official statistics partner. The rating system, which scores individual performances on a scale of 1 to 10, reflected Newcastle’s dominance in midfield and Bournemouth’s defensive vulnerabilities.

For Newcastle, forward Callum Wilson topped the chart with a 7.8 after scoring the winning goal, while midfielder Bruno Guimarães earned a 7.5 for his 85‑minute effort that linked play and created the opening chance. Defenders Sven Botman and Dan Burns received 7.0 and 6.9 respectively, and goalkeeper Nick Pope was rated 6.8 after a comfortable night in goal. Bournemouth’s highest rating went to striker Dominic Solanke, who posted a 7.2 despite the loss, while midfielder Jefferson Lindsey earned a 6.8. Defensive midfielder Lloyd Kelly and centre‑back Dan Burn (Bournemouth) were rated 6.2 and 5.9, and goalkeeper Mark Fletcher received a 5.7 after conceding two goals.

The ratings underline Newcastle’s balanced performance across the spine of the team, suggesting a strong platform for their upcoming fixtures, whereas Bournemouth’s lower scores for the back line highlight areas that will need improvement as they seek to climb the table in the coming weeks.