List of Newcastle Jets FC records and statistics
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Newcastle Jets Football Club is an Australian professional association football club based in Newcastle West, New South Wales. The club was formed in 2000 as Newcastle United before being renamed as Newcastle Jets in 2005. After spending their first four seasons participating in the National Soccer League, Newcastle became the first NSW member admitted to the A-League along with the Central Coast Mariners and Sydney FC.
The list encompasses the honours won by the Newcastle Jets at national and friendly level, records set by the club, their managers and their players. The player records section itemises the club's leading goalscorers and those who have made most appearances in first-team competitions.
Newcastle have won one top-flight title. The club's record appearance maker is Ben Kantarovski, who has currently made 210 appearances from 2008 to the present day. Joel Griffiths is Newcastle Jets' record goalscorer, scoring 61 goals in total.
All figures are correct as of the match played on 13 April 2021.
Honours and achievements[]
NSL and A-League[]
- National Soccer League Premiership
- Runners-up (1): 2001–02
- A-League Premiership
- A-League Championship
Other[]
Pre-season[]
- Runners-up (1): 2019
Player records[]
Appearances[]
- Most league appearances: Ben Kantarovski, 196[1][2]
- Most FFA Cup appearances: Jason Hoffman, 8[3]
- Youngest first-team player: Archie Goodwin, 16 years, 106 days (against Melbourne Victory, A-League, 21 February 2021)[4]
- Oldest first-team player: Wes Hoolahan, 37 years, 308 days (against Melbourne City, A-League, 23 March 2020)[4]
- Most consecutive appearances: Steven Ugarkovic, 110 (from 13 February 2017 — 29 April 2021)[5]
Most appearances[]
Competitive matches only, includes appearances as substitute. Numbers in brackets indicate goals scored.[4][2]
# | Name | Years | Leaguea | FFA Cup | Asia | Otherb | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | ![]() |
2008– | 196 (9) | 5 (0) | 8 (0) | 1 (0) | 210 (9) |
2 | ![]() |
2009–2012 2017–2021 |
189 (8) | 5 (1) | 8 (0) | 0 (0) | 202 (9) |
3 | ![]() |
2007–2010 2015– |
162 (14) | 8 (0) | 4 (1) | 3 (0) | 177 (15) |
4 | ![]() |
2005–2012 | 134 (4) | 0 (0) | 7 (1) | 12 (0) | 153 (5) |
5 | ![]() |
2005–2010 | 121 (19) | 0 (0) | 7 (0) | 17 (1) | 145 (20) |
6 | ![]() |
2016–2021 | 133 (8) | 7 (0) | 2 (0) | 0 (0) | 142 (8) |
7 | ![]() |
2003–2013 | 126 (12) | 0 (0) | 4 (0) | 11 (1) | 141 (13) |
8 | ![]() |
2006–2017 | 115 (0) | 2 (0) | 5 (0) | 6 (0) | 128 (0) |
9 | ![]() |
2006–2011 | 102 (0) | 0 (0) | 6 (0) | 14 (0) | 122 (0) |
10 | ![]() |
2009–2012 2015–2017 |
99 (15) | 1 (1) | 0 (0) | 11 (0) | 111 (16) |
- a. Includes the National Soccer League, A-League and the Finals.
- b. Includes goals and appearances (including those as a substitute) in the Oceanian competitions.
Goalscorers[]
- First goalscorer: Anthony Surjan (against Eastern Pride, NSL, 14 October 2000)[6]
- First A-League goalscorer: Ante Milicic (against Central Coast Mariners, A-League, 4 September 2005)[7]
- First hat-trick scorer: Joel Griffiths (against Northern Spirit, NSL, 4 October 2002)[8]
- First A-League hat-trick scorer: Ante Milicic (against New Zealand Knights, A-League, 4 November 2005)[9]
- Youngest goalscorer: Archie Goodwin, 16 years, 151 days (against Melbourne City, A-League, 10 June 2021)[10]
- Oldest goalscorer: Wes Hoolahan, 37 years, 93 days (against Edgeworth, FFA Cup, 21 August 2019)[4]
Top goalscorers[]
Competitive matches only. Numbers in brackets indicate appearances made.[4][2]
# | Name | Years | Leaguea | FFA Cup | Asia | Otherb | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | ![]() |
2001–2003 2006–2010 2014–2015 |
58 (129) | 0 (1) | 0 (0) | 3 (8) | 61 (138) |
2 | ![]() |
2017–2019 2020–2021 |
31 (71) | 0 (1) | 0 (2) | 0 (0) | 31 (74) |
3 | ![]() |
2002–2004 2010–2013 |
28 (108) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 28 (108) |
4 | ![]() |
2017–2020 | 22 (75) | 3 (6) | 0 (2) | 0 (0) | 25 (83) |
5 | ![]() |
2005–2010 | 19 (121) | 0 (0) | 0 (7) | 1 (17) | 20 (145) |
6 | ![]() |
2000–2004 | 18 (96) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 18 (96) |
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2016–2018 | 18 (46) | 0 (2) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 18 (48) | |
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2012–2014 | 18 (44) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 18 (44) | |
7 | ![]() |
2009–2012 2015–2017 |
15 (99) | 1 (1) | 0 (0) | 0 (11) | 16 (111) |
8 | ![]() |
2007–2010 2015– |
14 (162) | 0 (8) | 1 (4) | 0 (3) | 15 (177) |
9 | ![]() |
2005-2008 | 13 (50) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 1 (10) | 14 (60) |
- a. Includes the National Soccer League, A-League and the Finals.
- b. Includes goals and appearances (including those as a substitute) in the Oceania Club Championship qualification.
International[]
This section refers to caps won while a Newcastle Jets player.
- First capped player: Chris Zoricich for New Zealand against Malaysia on 19 August 2000[11]
Managerial records[]
- First full-time manager: Lee Sterrey managed Newcastle Jets from July 2000 to June 2001.[12]
- Longest-serving manager: Ian Crook — 2 years, 365 days (1 July 2001 to 30 June 2004)[12]
- Shortest tenure as manager: Phil Stubbins — 2 weeks, 6 days (5 May 2015 to 25 May 2015)[12]
Club records[]
Matches[]
Firsts[]
- First match: Eastern Pride 1–1 Newcastle United Jets, National Soccer League, 14 October 2000
- First A-League match: Newcastle Jets 0–1 Adelaide United, 26 August 2005
- First FFA Cup match: Newcastle Jets 0–2 Perth Glory, Round of 32, 5 August 2014
- First Asian match: Beijing Guoan 2–0 Newcastle Jets
Record wins[]
- Record league win: 8–2 against Central Coast Mariners, A-League, 14 August 2018
- Record FFA Cup win: 5–1 against Edgeworth, Round of 16, 21 August 2019
- Record Asian win:
- 2–0 against Ulsan Hyundai, AFC Champions League group stage, 17 March 2009
- 3–1 against Persija Jakarta, AFC Champions League second qualifying round, 12 January 2019
Record defeats[]
- Record league defeat: 0–7 against Adelaide United, A-League, 24 January 2015
- Record FFA Cup defeat:
- 0–2 against Perth Glory, Round of 32, 5 August 2014
- 1–3 against Melbourne Victory, Round of 32, 3 August 2016
- Record Asian defeat: 0–6 against Pohang Steelers, AFC Champions League group stage, 20 May 2009
Record consecutive results[]
- Record consecutive wins: 4
- from 4 January 2008 to 27 January 2008
- from 29 November 2009 to 20 December 2009
- from 20 April 2019 to 21 August 2019
- Record consecutive defeats: 7, from 28 February 2021 to 10 April 2021
- Record consecutive matches without a defeat: 7
- from 14 October 2005 to 25 November 2005
- from 4 August 2007 to 21 September 2007
- from 13 November 2010 to 15 December 2010
- Record consecutive matches without a win: 17, from 26 January 2006 to 8 October 2006
Goals[]
- Most league goals scored in a season: 57 in 27 matches, A-League, 2017–18
- Fewest league goals scored in a season: 18 in 24 matches, National Soccer League, 2003–04
- Most league goals conceded in a season: 56 in 30 matches, National Soccer League, 2000–01
- Fewest league goals conceded in a season: 21 in 24 matches, National Soccer League, 2001–02
Points[]
- Most points in a season: 50 in 27 matches, A-League, 2017–18
- Fewest points in a season: 17 in 27 matches, A-League, 2014–15
International[]
Newcastle had their first experience against global opposition in the 2008/09 AFC Champions League as they had qualified for the tournament by winning the A League Championship the previous season. They got off to a slow start losing 2–0 in China to Beijing Guoan but they then went onto get 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss from their next 5 Group Stage match's finishing 2nd in the group qualifying them for the Round of 16. Newcastle than travelled to Pohang in South Korea who had topped their group only for the Jets to be thrashed 6–0 at the hands of the South Koreans who would go onto win the tournament.
Newcastle got their next International challenge in a 2–1 friendly win over the MLS powerhouse David Beckham led LA Galaxy in November 2010 despite an early goal from Star Striker Landon Donovan the Jets came back with goals from Sasho Petrovski and Labinot Haliti to win the match in front of a packed crowd of 23,317 fans at McDonald Jones Stadium.
As part of Italian giants Juventus pre season tour of Australia in 2014 they played a behind closed doors friendly game against Newcastle at Jubilee Oval in what was an encouraging 1–0 loss for Newcastle after a David Carney goal got disallowed shortly into the second half.
Shortly before the commencement of the 2016/17 Season Newcastle announced they would be going on their first international tour, a 12-day tour of China, trying to expand their fan base in the world's most populous nation as well as playing 3 games against First Division clubs and visiting club owner Martin Lee's Ledman Group's headquarters. The tour was deemed a success, with the Jets beating Chinese Super League side Liaoning Whowin 3–2 in front of 19,019 fans; the next two games against Hong Kong Premier League teams Eastern Sports Club and Kitchee SC ended in 2–1 and 4–3 wins respectively for the visitors.
Newcastle Jets vs International Teams: Played: 12 Wins: 7 Draws: 1 Losses: 4 Goals For: 17 Goals Against: 20
Premier League Players[]
This list contains Newcastle Jets players that have transferred to an English Premier League club after leaving Newcastle.
1. Mark Birighitti: Swansea City A.F.C. 2016-17
References[]
- ^ "Newcastle Jets: All Players". Ultimate A-League. Retrieved 25 March 2021.
- ^ a b c "Australia's Premier Football Player Archive". ozfootball.net. Aussie Footballers. Retrieved 25 March 2021.
- ^ "The Football Federation Australia Cup". ozfootball.net. Retrieved 25 March 2021.
- ^ a b c d e "Newcastle Jets Team Statistics". ALeagueStats.com.
- ^ "Newcastle Jets Streaks". ALeagueStats.com.
- ^ "2000 National Soccer League results". www.ozfootball.net. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
- ^ "2005 A-League results". www.ozfootball.net. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
- ^ "2002 National Soccer League results". www.ozfootball.net. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
- ^ "Hyundai A-League flashback: the first hat-trick". A-League. 6 November 2017. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
- ^ "Teenage striker gets nod of approval from high school office ladies after breakout season". www.abc.net.au. 17 June 2021. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
- ^ Chris Zoricich at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ a b c "Newcastle Jets FC — Manager History". WorldFootball.net.
External links[]
- Australian soccer club statistics
- Newcastle Jets FC