Max Bird scored once and was named the standout player as Bristol City thrashed Newcastle United 4-1 in a Club Friendly, setting up a meeting with Plymouth Argyle on 1 August. It was a result that defied every pre-match expectation, the Championship side dismantling a Premier League outfit with ruthless efficiency.
7.8Max BirdBristol City · Midfielder1 goal · 1 shot · 2 key passesBristol City 4:1 Newcastle United — Match Report
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTFirst half2 - 0
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Second half2 - 1
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Live Prediction
Newcastle United to winLost4.50
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LostQuestions & Answers
What was the final score of Bristol City vs Newcastle United?
Bristol City 4-1 Newcastle United (Club Friendly Games).
Who scored?
Sam Greenwood (26') for Bristol City; Lorent Tolaj (29') for Bristol City; Max Bird (50', assist Jason Knight) for Bristol City; Harvey Barnes (78', assist Jacob Ramsey) for Newcastle United; Sven Botman (81') for Bristol City.
Was Bristol City's win deserved?
Yes — Bristol City were on top for most of the match.
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Head to Head meetings
Bristol City – Newcastle United
Bristol City
Newcastle United
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Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  1 | 0  |
Scored goals | 4 | 1 |
Average per game | 4 | 1 |
The biggest victory | 4-1 | 0 |
Bristol City
Newcastle United
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Ask the AI bot about this matchOdds
| 1 | X | 2 |
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| 3.30 | 3.80 | 1.80 |
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Slight edge — Newcastle United
Newcastle United is a slight favourite on CheckLive metrics: overall rating 44.4 vs 42.4 for Bristol City. The biggest edge is in mental resilience (CheckMental 34.4 vs 28.6). CheckLive signal strength 55/100. Home advantage tilts the CheckLive calculation towards Bristol City, so the edge is thin.
Over 3.52.38
Medium confidence55%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
37.9
40.2
CheckSkill
52
52.2
CheckMental
28.6
34.4
CheckLive total42.4 vs 44.4+2.0
More match signals
Over 4.562%4.00
Both teams to score — Yes57%1.57
Home win — Bristol City50%3.30
Today's market odds.
All both teams to score predictions →Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the favourite in Bristol City vs Newcastle United?
On CheckLive metrics Newcastle United rate higher: 44.4 vs 42.4, CheckLive signal strength 55/100. Home advantage tilts the CheckLive calculation towards Bristol City, so the edge is thin.
What is Newcastle United's main edge?
Newcastle United is strongest in mental resilience: CheckMental 34.4 vs 28.6 for Bristol City. The overall rating gap is 2.
How does CheckLive rate the match?
The rating is built on three metrics: form (CheckForm), quality (CheckSkill) and mentality (CheckMental). Their values and the match signals are below.
What does Confidence mean?
Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
What is the correct-score prediction?
CheckLive calculation: 3-2 (Bristol City vs Newcastle United, regulation time). Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
Head to Head meetings
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Victories
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Draws
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Victories
| label | first team | second team |
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Victories |  0 | 0 |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
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| 3.30 | 3.80 | 1.80 |