"Last week, Nick Woltemade hit rock bottom. His own goal cost Newcastle United the Wear-Tyne derby against Sunderland, and he felt he owed supporters a reprieve. That came on Saturday, with two goals in the final match of 2025 at St James' Park against Chelsea. It was an extremely impressive way to bounce back. With the Magpies leading, in full control at half time and Woltemade squandering a chance for a hat-trick, it felt as though a huge victory was in reach."
"Newcastle were back to their best; fast, purposeful, energetic and so difficult to live with. But Chelsea turned the tide after the break to secure a draw; the number of points dropped this season rose to 13, embodying the very issue Eddie Howe's team can't seem to shake: consistency. Woltemade has now scored seven league goals this season and nine in all competitions; his popularity with the fans is growing."
Nick Woltemade scored an own goal that cost Newcastle the Wear-Tyne derby against Sunderland, then scored twice against Chelsea in the final 2025 match at St James' Park. Newcastle led at half and appeared dominant, but Chelsea came back to salvage a draw, increasing points dropped this season to 13 and exposing consistency problems. Woltemade has seven league goals and nine in all competitions, and his popularity with fans has grown after widespread supportive messages on Instagram. He expressed gratitude for the goodwill, acknowledged that own goals can happen in football, and said he wanted to repay the fans' support.
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