Newcastle vs Nottingham Forest LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction after Chris Wood hat-trick

Newcastle United host Nottingham Forest to kick off the Premier League’s Boxing Day action.

Eddie Howe’s side, still struggling with injuries, hope to bounce back from a damaging loss to Luton, while new Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo is targeting a first win in charge after being upset by Bournemouth last time out.

"Luton played well. It was always going to be a difficult game for us, a tough place to come,” said Howe after defeat at Kenilworth Road. We switched off from a corner and ultimately it cost us the game. [There are] no excuses from our side, just on the day we weren't where we needed to be to win the game."

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Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest LIVE: Premier League updates

• Newcastle XI: Dúbravka, Schär, Burn, Trippier (c), Botman, Longstaff, Miley, Bruno Guimarães, Isak, Gordon, Almirón

• Nottingham Forest XI: Turner, Montiel, Niakhaté, Aina, Murillo, Sangaré, Gibbs-White (c), Danilo, Hudson-Odoi, Elanga, Wood

• 4’ CLOSE! Gibbs-White drags a shot just wide of the left post [0-0]

• 23’ GOAL! Isak converts from the spot after being taken down by Aina [1-0]

• 45+1’ GOAL! Wood equalises from a tap in [1-1]

• Half time: Newcastle 1-1 Nottingham Forest

• 53’ GOAL! Wood slots the ball into the back of the net [1-2]

• 59’ GOAL! Wood finishes off his hat-trick with a clever finish [1-3]

Newcastle United FC 1 - 3 Nottingham Forest FC

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

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Nuno Espirito Santo earns his first victory in charge of Nottingham Forest, while snapping their seven-game winless streak in emphatic fashion at St James' Park. Former Newcastle United striker Chris Wood came back to haunt his old side, cancelling out Alexander Isak's first-half penalty with a sublime hat-trick to move the Reds five points clear of the Premier League's relegation zone. As for Newcastle, that is now six defeats in seven matches and boos rung around the stadium on the final whistle. Forest will look to build on their momentum when they host Manchester United on December 30, while the Magpies seek a respond when they travel to Liverpool two days later. That's all for today. Until next time, goodbye!

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

14:30

FULL-TIME: NEWCASTLE UNITED 1-3 NOTTINGHAM FOREST

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

14:27

Good defending by Worrall. Newcastle continue to press in search of a second goal. A diagonal ball into the box is volleyed across the six-yard area by Livramento looking for Wilson. But Worrall reacts well to get to the ball first and head it to safety.

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

14:25

Following a decent spell of pressure, Isak gets a shot away for Newcastle, but it is straight at Turner. The hosts continue to threaten, but their momentum stalls as an overhit cross goes behind for a goal-kick.

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

14:24

We are into the second of six additional minutes at the end of this game. Can Newcastle launch a late rally?

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

14:22

Substitution Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira Cheikhou Kouyaté

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

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Substitution Anthony David Junior Elanga Joseph Adrian Worrall

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

14:19

Forest have the ball and they neatly maintain possession as the clock ticks down at St James' Park. Given their struggles on the road since returning to the Premier League, this is a hugely welcome upturn in fortunes.

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

14:19

Yellow Card Fabian Lukas Schär

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

14:16

Yellow Card Bruno Guimarães Rodriguez Moura

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

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Yellow Card Neco Shay Williams

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

14:15

Are Newcastle set for more Boxing Day misery? If this scoreline remains, it would be their record-extending 47th league defeat on December 26.

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

14:12

Despite their commanding position in this game, Forest will still be wary. After all, they have dropped eight points from winning positions away from home in the Premier League this season.

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

14:10

Substitution Callum James Hudson-Odoi Nicolás Martín Domínguez

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

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Substitution Sven Adriaan Botman Lewis Kieran Hall

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

14:08

We are into the final quarter of an hour of this pulsating game at St James' Park, where Forest have come from behind to lead 3-1. Can the visitors see this out, or will Newcastle hit back?

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

14:08

There was a VAR check for handball against Niakhate. The ball did appear to strike the Forest defender on the hand, but he could not do much about it from such close range. No penalty is given.

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

14:06

Good save! Forest survive again as Isak is found at the far post, but Turner does well to block his shot. Gordon is then thwarted on the line by the well-placed Niakhate.

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

14:03

Substitution Sean David Longstaff Joelinton Cássio Apolinário de Lira

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

14:02

JUST WIDE! The hosts continue to ask questions of the Forest defence. Miley gets a shot away inside the box, but drags his attempt just wide of the left post.

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

14:01

End-to-end stuff again! After denying Elanga a clear sight on goal, Newcastle counter and Isak embarks on a jinking run into the heart of the Forest defence. His eventual shot is deflected behind for a corner.

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

14:01

Substitution Ibrahim Sangaré Ryan James Yates

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

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Substitution Gonzalo Ariel Montiel Neco Shay Williams

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

13:59

What a tackle! Newcastle seek a route back into the game with a swift counter. The ball is played across towards Guimaraes, but a perfectly timed sliding challenge by Danilo denies the hosts.

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

13:57

As things stand - and most importantly for Forest - they will move five points clear of the relegation zone should this scoreline remain at St James' Park.

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

13:55

The Newcastle fans have been stunned into silence by the events of the second half. This has been brilliant from Forest.

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

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Assist Murillo Santiago Costa dos Santos

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

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Goal Christopher Grant Wood

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

13:50

The hosts look to respond and Guimaraes embarks on a jinking run before finding Trippier. The skipper sends in a cross from the right, but Turner punches clear.

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

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Substitution Daniel Johnson Burn Valentino Francisco Livramento

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

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Substitution Miguel Ángel Almirón Rejala Callum Eddie Graham Wilson

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

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Assist Anthony David Junior Elanga

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

13:45

CHANCE! The visitors have another opportunity as Gibbs-White does well in the box to feed the ball into the advancing Elanga. But the latter sends his shot straight at Dubravka.

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

13:44

Goal Christopher Grant Wood

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

13:42

WHAT A BLOCK! Forest threaten again and Aina just about keeps the ball in play to send it across the box. The ball ricochets kindly for Danilo, but Burn is there to make an important block for Newcastle.

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

13:39

CHANCE! The visitors go straight onto the attack and should be in front. Elanga's ball into the box is met by Gibbs-White, but he can only direct his header wide of the left post.

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

13:37

The referee blows his whistle and Forest get the ball rolling again in the second half.

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

13:37

Newcastle enjoyed 61.5 per cent of the possession during the first half. However, Forest had more shots on target with eight to their opponents' seven. Neutrals will be hoping for an equally entertaining second half.

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

13:27

Honours are even following an exciting first half at St James' Park. Newcastle took the lead in the 23rd minute when Isak stroked home from the penalty spot after he was fouled by Aina in the box. But Forest did not lie down and equalised in stoppage time through a former Magpies striker, as Wood rounded off a swift counter by slotting into the empty net.

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

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HALF-TIME: NEWCASTLE UNITED 1-1 NOTTINGHAM FOREST

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

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GOOD SAVE! Newcastle look to regain the lead before the break. Almiron's cross is met by Isak, who produces a brilliant reflex save to keep out his header. Forest swiftly counter and Hudson-Odoi cuts inside from the left before shooting, but his tame effort is easily gathered by Dubravka.

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

13:22

There was no celebration from Wood, who finds the net against one of his former clubs. Indeed, the striker was Howe's second signing at Newcastle and spent a year at St James' Park, before making the switch to the City Ground.

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

13:19

We are going to play an additional three minutes at the end of this first half.

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

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Assist Anthony David Junior Elanga

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

13:18

Almiron embarks on a strong run into the heart of the Forest defence. The Paraguay international gets his shot away, but it is not the best and goes high into the stands.

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

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Goal Christopher Grant Wood

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

13:16

Forest look for the equaliser and Gibbs-White manages to get a shot away from inside the area. But Dubravka is equal to it.

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

13:15

Guimaraes goes to ground under a challenge from Danilo in the box. However, contact was certainly minimal and the referee is not interested in pointing to the spot.

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

13:13

Forest are winless in all 24 away games in which they have conceded since returning to the Premier League. Can they buck the trend here?

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

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Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

13:11

Newcastle threaten from a corner and try to scramble the ball towards goal. But a series of blocks from the stubborn Forest defence eventually snuff out the danger.

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

13:11

Isak demonstrates wonderful pace to get away from Aina down the right. His attempt at a dinked cross is looping dangerously towards goal, and Turner is forced to tip it over.

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

13:08

Why didn't he square it?! The pacy Elanga gets in behind the Newcastle defence. Wood is available for the square ball across the six-yard box, but the winger goes himself and Dubravka holds his shot. His team-mate, who was certainly in the better position, is far from impressed and boots the post in disgust.

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

13:06

The Reds have lost each of their last seven away league games against Newcastle. You must go back to a 1-0 victory under Brian Clough in October 1988 for their last such success.

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

13:03

CHANCE! Forest threaten as they send a long throw into the box from the left touchline. Elanga helps the ball towards goal, but just the wrong side of the left post.

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

13:01

GOOD BLOCK! Miley leads Newcastle charge again with a lovely jinking run on the edge of the box. He finds Gordon in space, but the winger's first-time shot is well-blocked by Montiel.

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

12:59

Yellow Card Gonzalo Ariel Montiel

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

12:58

Yellow Card Anthony Michael Gordon

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

12:58

Forest look to respond immediately and Elanga gets the better of Burn with his pace down the right side. The ball ricochets dangerously across the area, but Dubravka gathers.

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

12:58

Yellow Card Ibrahim Sangaré

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

12:56

PENALTY GIVEN! Following a lengthy delay, the referee initially sticks with his initial decision and Newcastle have a penalty. Guimaraes hands the ball to Isak, who scored twice against Forest at the City Ground last season.

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

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Penalty Goal Alexander Isak

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

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PENALTY TO NEWCASTLE? Miley threads a clever throughball into Isak, who goes down under a challenge from Aina. The referee takes a second to quickly assess the situation before pointing to the spot. VAR want a look, though...

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

12:52

End-to-end stuff at St James' Park. After Trippier intercepts Gibbs-White's attempted throughball for Elanga, Newcastle counter with Miley leading the charge. Gordon's subsequent cross is turned behind for a corner, and the home fans look to rally their side.

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

12:49

Sarcastic cheers ring around the stadium as Forest's corner is only cleared as far as Aina, who sends his first-time volley high into the stands from just outside the box.

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

12:49

Forest with the opportunity to apply the pressure after Schar concedes a corner. Can the visitors capitalise and potentially break through at St James' Park?

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

12:49

Newcastle do not particularly like Boxing Day. Indeed, they have suffered the most defeats in Premier League (15) and English league history (46). The Magpies will be desperate to upset the history books today.

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

12:46

A let-off for Danilo. Ignoring pretty much all footballing manuals, the Forest midfielder plays the ball across his own penalty area. It is intercepted by Almiron but, as the visitors quickly recover numbers, the hosts are unable to capitalise with Trippier eventually sending his attempted cross behind for a goal-kick.

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

12:44

Of course, it was just over a year ago that Montiel was winning the World Cup with Argentina in Qatar. The full-back slotted home the decisive penalty against France in the final.

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

12:41

A neat build-up from the hosts culminates in Miley clipping the ball towards the far post, but Montiel is there to head clear for Forest.

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

12:40

The Magpies are enjoying their longest winning streak on home soil in the Premier League since a run of 11 successive victories between September 2002 and January 2003, when they were under the guidance of the late, great Bobby Robson.

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

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Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

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The anticipation among the crowd increases as Newcastle look to counter. Trippier has plenty of space down the right flank and sends in a cross, but Murillo is alert and clears the danger.

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

12:36

JUST WIDE! Forest threaten and after an initial attempt is blocked, the ball drops for Gibbs-White in the box. The former Wolves midfielder gets a shot away, but drags it wide of the left post.

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

12:35

The hosts go straight onto the attack and force a corner, which Trippier takes short to Almiron. They look to work the ball into the box, but Forest quickly snuff out the threat and are awarded a free-kick when Elanga is tripped by Gordon.

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

12:33

Chris Kavanagh is our referee today. He blows his whistle and Newcastle get the match under way kicking towards the Gallowgate end.

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

12:30

The players are coming out onto the pitch and we are almost ready to go here.

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

12:26

Despite their recent struggles, Newcastle will be buoyed by their form on home soil. Indeed, the Magpies have won each of their last seven Premier League games at St James' Park.

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

12:18

As for Forest, new boss Nuno Espirito Santo makes six alterations from the defeat to Bournemouth in his first match at the helm. Three of those are in defence with Aina, Niakhate and Montiel all coming into the starting XI. There are also recalls for Danilo, Sangare and Hudson-Odoi. Williams, Yates, Mangala and Origi drop to the bench, while Willy Boly misses out through suspension and Harry Toffolo is also absent.

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

12:14

Eddie Howe makes two changes from Newcastle's defeat at Luton last weekend. Botman makes his first Premier League start since September as he replaces the injured Jamaal Lascelles in the heart of defence, while Isak is preferred to Wilson up front. Having missed the trip to Kenilworth Road with a hamstring problem, Joelinton is back among the Magpies' substitutes.

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

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SUBS: Odysseas Vlachodimos, Neco Williams, Joe Worrall, Nuno Tavares, Orel Mangala, Cheikhou Kouyate, Ryan Yates, Nicolas Dominguez, Divock Origi.

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

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NOTTINGHAM FOREST (4-2-3-1): Matt Turner; Ola Aina, Murillo, Moussa Niakhate, Gonzalo Montiel; Danilo, Ibrahim Sangare; Callum Hudson-Odoi, Morgan Gibbs-White, Anthony Elanga; Chris Wood.

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

12:10

SUBS: Loris Karius, Paul Dummett, Lewis Hall, Emil Krafth, Alex Murphy, Tino Livramento, Matt Ritchie, Joelinton, Callum Wilson.

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

12:10

NEWCASTLE UNITED (4-3-3): Martin Dubravka; Kieran Trippier, Sven Botman, Fabian Schar, Dan Burn; Lewis Miley, Bruno Guimaraes, Sean Longstaff; Miguel Almiron, Alexander Isak, Anthony Gordon.

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

12:06

St James' Park is the venue for a showdown between two teams struggling for form. Seventh-place Newcastle have lost five of their last six matches across all competitions while Forest, who are 17th in the Premier League, are without a win in seven.

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

12:01

Hello everyone and welcome to live text coverage of the Premier League clash between Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest.

Newcastle v Nottingham Forest starting line-ups

11:44 , Jack Rathborn

Newcastle XI: Dúbravka, Schär, Burn, Trippier(c), Botman, Longstaff, Miley, Bruno Guimarães, Isak, Gordon, Almirón

Subs: Karius, Hall, Murphy, Livramento, Dummett, Joelinton, Wilson, Ritchie, Krafth

Nott’m Forest XI: Turner, Montiel, Niakhaté, Aina, Murillo, Sangaré, Gibbs-White(c), Danilo, Hudson-Odoi, Elanga, Wood

Subs: Williams, Domínguez, Worrall, Vlachodimos, Nuno Tavares, Origi, Mangala, Yates, Kouyaté

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

12:00

Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest

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