Match ratings from Newcastle United’s Premier League encounter with Bournemouth highlighted contrasting fortunes for the two sides. Scott was singled out as Newcastle’s most influential performer, earning the top marks for his contribution, while Dedic was assessed as one of Bournemouth’s poorest performers after a difficult game.
Standout performers
Scott’s performance attracted praise in our ratings for the energy and influence he provided during the match. Observers noted his consistent involvement at key moments and his ability to affect play in both attacking and transitional phases, which earned him the highest marks among the Newcastle players.
Struggles and inconsistencies
By contrast, Dedic struggled to make an impact and was given one of the lowest scores of the night. Our assessment judged that he was unable to replicate previous form and had only limited success influencing the flow of the game, contributing to a below-par rating.
Team-wide picture
Beyond those two individuals, the player ratings reflected a mixed set of displays across both squads. Several Newcastle players received positive notices for their collective contribution, while Bournemouth’s performance produced a range of marks, indicating inconsistency across their line-up.
How the ratings were produced
The assessments are subjective evaluations based on performance over the course of the match, taking into account influence on play, consistency and key moments. Full individual scores and a complete rundown of the ratings are available in the match report.