MARTIN DUBRAVKA NEWS

Newcastle wins to push further clear of EPL's bottom three

Ryan Fraser and Fabian Schar scored early for Newcastle as its English Premier League recovery survived a concerted Brighton fightback in a 2-1 win

MARCH 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Keeps clean sheet in win Dubravka made one save and picked up a yellow card during Saturday's 2-0 win at Brentford.

Impact Dubravka wasn't really tested and kept his fourth clean sheet of the season -- third in his last five starts -- to help them earn an important roaad win. The goalkeeper is on fire right now, and will now look to keep the momentum against Brighton on Saturday.

MARCH 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes two saves in 1-1 draw Dubravka made two saves and conceded once during the 1-1 draw against West Ham on Saturday.

Impact Dubravka continued his solid efforts in the draw Saturday. The keeper has not conceded two or more goals in six matches. During that span, he is averaging, 2.5 saves and 0.66 goals against per 90 minutes in all competitions. He also has two clean sheets during that timeframe. Dubravka's form has certainly made a climb since his defense got needed help. As long as he remains hot, he is well worth consideration.

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Trippier's free kick helps Newcastle to 3rd straight EPL win

Kieran Trippier scored from a free kick for the second time in six days to fire Newcastle to a 1-0 win over Aston Villa and a third straight Premier League victory

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

One save in clean sheet Dubravka kept a clean sheet while making a save during Sunday's 1-0 win over Aston Villa.

Impact Dubravka helped Newcastle claim all three points by shutting out Aston Villa on Sunday. The clean sheet was the third in 11 league starts for the keeper while his lone save upped his total to 33 on the year.

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes once in win Dubravka made two saves while allowing one goal in Tuesday's 3-1 victory over Everton.

Impact Duvbraka has been hard to beat of late, having given up just three goals in his last four contests while making 12 saves and registering a clean sheet. The keeper will look to carry that momentum forward into Sunday's matchup with Aston Villa.

FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet against Leeds Dubravka made four saves and kept a clean sheet in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Leeds United.

Impact Dubravka kept his second clean sheet of the season in Saturday's big win for Newcastle, and he will hope to carry that momentum through the international break and into Feb. 8's clash against Everton, which have scored 24 goals in 21 Premier League matches.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records four saves Dubravka logged four saves during a 1-1 draw Saturday versus Watford.

Impact Despite conceding a goal to Joao Pedro on Saturday, Dubravka logged one of his better save tallies and stat lines concerning the ongoing 2021-22 English Premier League season. He is averaging 3.8 saves across Newcastle United's last four EPL games.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Two saves in draw Dubravka made two saves during Monday's one-all draw with Manchester United.

Impact Dubravka did well to make two saves Monday, earning a draw. The keeper has been a boom-bust fantasy option so far since returning from injury, and the leaky defense in front of him doesn't help. Dubravka will look to keep some good form going against Everton on Thursday.

DECEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Premier League leader Man City beats ailing Newcastle 4-0

Premier League leader Manchester City made it 11 goals in two games by sweeping aside struggling Newcastle 4-0

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Concedes four goals against Man City Dubravka made three saves but conceded four goals in Sunday's 4-0 defeat against Manchester City.

Impact Dubravka was beaten by strikes from Ruben Dias, Joao Cancelo, Riyad Mahrez and Raheem Sterling on Sunday, though he did make an excellent reaction save on a quick header from Gabriel Jesus at one point in the game. Dubravka and Newcastle have conceced 11 goals in their last three games, and their tough stretch of schedule isn't over yet as next up is Manchester United, which have scored 26 times in 16 matches this season.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes three goals against Liverpool Dubravka made six saves but conceded three goals in Thursday's 3-1 defeat against Liverpool.

Impact Dubravka was beaten by strikes from Diogo Jota, Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold on Thursday, and he has now conceded seven goals in his last two outings. It won't get any easier Sunday against Manchester City, which have scored 40 times in 17 Premier League matches this season.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes four on Sunday Dubravka allowed four goals while making a save during Sunday's 4-0 loss to Leicester City.

Impact Dubravka allowed a goal in the first half and three in the second as Newcastle were battered by Leicester on Sunday. The keeper has now allowed seven goals in four league starts while his lone save upped his season total to 11.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

First clean sheet since returning Dubravka made one save and two clearances during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Burnley.

Impact Dubravka earned his first clean sheet since returning from a foot injury that has held him out for most of the 21/22 season. The keeper was a surprisingly strong fantasy option in the 20/21 season and could be a sneaky play if he can return to that form.

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Five saves in draw Dubravka allowed a goal while making five saves during Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Norwich.

Impact Dubravka allowed the game tying goal in the 79th minute as Newcastle were forced to settle for a point on Tuesday. The keeper has now allowed three goals in two Premier League starts while his five saves upped his season total to nine.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

10-man Newcastle held 1-1 by Norwich, denied 1st win in EPL

Newcastle was denied its first Premier League win of the season when Norwich striker Teemu Pukki equalized in the 79th minute in a 1-1 draw between the teams that started Tuesday a...

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lackluster during return Dubravka conceded two goals during a 2-0 loss Saturday against Arsenal.

Impact Dubravka conceded goals to Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli during his first Premier League game since he suffered a foot injury before the 2021-22 season commenced.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Newcastle still winless in EPL after 2-0 loss at Arsenal

Newcastle’s winless start to the Premier League season has extended to 13 games after a 2-0 loss at Arsenal

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets first start of season over break Dubravka started his first match of the season following his return from a foot injury, securing a clean sheet for Slovakia on Sunday.

Impact Dubravka has been on the bench the last two matches for Newcastle and could move back to net following the break. Of course, that's something Eddie Howe will have to decide, but when healthy, Dubravka has been the No. 1 in the team the last few years.

NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench Saturday Dubravka is in the match day squad to face Chelsea on Saturday.

Impact Dubravka returns from a foot injury that has kept him out the entire season to this point. The keeper will serve as a backup to Karl Darlow on Saturday but could return in a starting role next weekend.

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined versus Crystal Palace Dubravka (foot) will not be ready for Saturday's clash with Crystal Palace. Caretaker manager Graeme Jones told reporters, "Martin Dubravka has trained but it's too early for him."

Impact Dubravka has yet to get onto the pitch this season as he continues to work his way back from a foot injury. In 13 appearances last year, all starts, the keeper recorded 45 saves and three clean sheets while giving up 19 goals. Once cleared to play, Dubravka should replace Karl Darlow as the preferred choice between the sticks.

OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Remains unavailable Dubravka (foot) will not be an option against Tottenham on Sunday with manager Steve Bruce telling reporters, "The only ones not available are Dubravka and Paul Dummett (calf)."

Impact Dubravka has yet to get onto the pitch for the club this season with no clear indication of when he might be available. In the meantime, Karl Darlow figures to continue serving as the preferred option between the sticks, though Freddie Woodman could also see some starts.

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Still a couple weeks away Dubravka (foot) is back in training but is still a couple weeks away, according to manager Steve Bruce. "We've just got to be patient and see where he's up to but he's just started...

Impact A return after the international break makes the most sense for Dubravka, who has been out since the Euros. The good news for Newcastle is that Karl Darlow returned last match and he'll be set for a couple more starts until Dubravka is ready to start.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pictured in training Dubravka (foot) was pictured in training Tuesday.

Impact Dubravka appears to be training, but his fitness likely need to be worked on. He hasn't played since the Euros and probably hasn't been working much because of a foot injury. Karl Darlow returned this past match for Newcastle and is expected to start another match or two.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Could return to pitch next week Dubravka (foot) is over his infection and is hoping to be out on the grass next week, according to manager Steve Bruce.

Impact Dubravka has been out for a couple months with this ongoing foot injury. He'll likely need a couple weeks to get back his fitness, which means he'll probably be out until sometime in October, a slightly better timeline than was given last month.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE