Newcastle United struck twice deep into injury time to secure a sensational 4-3 victory over Leeds United in a thrilling Premier League encounter at St James’ Park, extending their unbeaten home run in all competitions to 12 matches (W10, D2).

The Magpies were contesting the second of four consecutive home fixtures, and their recent form had turned St James’ Park into a formidable stronghold. Leeds, however, threatened to shatter that record early on when Pascal Struijk glanced a header just over the crossbar from Anton Stach’s teasing set-piece.

Newcastle thought they had taken the lead soon after when Fabian Schär rose above Lucas Perri and fired into an empty net, but the goal was ruled out after the defender’s arm made contact with the Leeds goalkeeper.

That let-off did little to inspire the hosts, and Leeds soon took a deserved lead. Dominic Calvert-Lewin intercepted a loose Malick Thiaw pass before slipping Brenden Aaronson through, and the midfielder rifled a superb right-footed finish past Nick Pope.

Leeds’ advantage did not last long, though, as Harvey Barnes once again proved a thorn in their side. The winger struck from close range to register his seventh career goal against the Whites and bring Newcastle level.

Despite Newcastle enjoying a spell of momentum, it was Leeds who struck again before the interval. Thiaw was penalised for a handball inside the box, allowing Calvert-Lewin to convert from the spot and restore the visitors’ lead — his seventh goal against Newcastle and eighth in his last 10 Premier League appearances.

The drama continued after the break, with Newcastle drawing level for a second time through a moment of brilliance. Bruno Guimarães delivered an exquisite outside-of-the-boot pass that was met by an acrobatic diving header from Joelinton.

Chances came thick and fast as the contest turned frantic. Newcastle were denied a third goal when Schär’s effort hit the post during a goalmouth scramble, and Perri reacted sharply to block Nick Woltemade’s follow-up.

Leeds almost regained the lead when James Justin’s header rattled the crossbar with Pope stranded off his line, while Newcastle were dealt a blow soon after as Schär was stretchered off following a heavy collision with Calvert-Lewin.

The visitors then moved ahead once more when Ilia Gruev found Aaronson, who skipped past Sven Botman and fired home his second of the night. Yet the twists were not over. Aaronson was penalised for a handball moments later, and Guimarães calmly converted the resulting penalty to make it 3-3.

In a dramatic finale, Barnes kept his composure to score his second goal of the game deep into stoppage time, sealing an extraordinary comeback and arguably one of the Premier League’s most entertaining matches of the season.