Unique Newcastle United statistic – Borussia Dortmund deserving of accolade


 
 
 
 
 
 

Borussia Dortmund qualified for the Champions League final on Tuesday night.

With a second 1-0 victory over PSG, the German club went through to Wembley with a 2-0 aggregate win.

In Newcastle United’s very busy season, Borussia Dortmund stand alone.

The Bundesliga club with a unique statistic.

Number of goals scored by Newcastle United this season against the clubs they have played:

13 Sheffield United

8 Aston Villa

7 Chelsea

6 Fulham, Burnley, West Ham

5 PSG, Wolves, Tottenham

4 Man U, Palace, Luton, Forest

3 Sunderland, Man City, Liverpool

2 Arsenal, Bournemouth

1 AC Milan, Blackburn, Brighton, Brentford, Everton,

0 Borussia Dortmund

Yes, Newcastle United have played one or more matches against 24 different football clubs this season, across four different competitions.

The only one they have failed to score a single goal against is Borussia Dortmund.

They defended very well at St James’ Park but like last night, relied on the woodwork a number of times on Tyneside, United striking the woodwork twice in that second half with the Borussia Dortmund keeper well beaten.

Having scored 95 goals in 48 matches against 24 different clubs, Eddie Howe’s players now with three games remaining to make it 100+ goals for the season.