Chelsea's Jackson sees season over after red at Newcastle

Chelsea face a crucial end to the Premier League season, as the race for Champions League qualification is set to go right down to the wire. However, they will be without Nicolas Jackson for the final two games of the campaign following his red card against Newcastle United

The Senegalese striker was dismissed in the 35th minute at St. James' Park after catching Magpies defender Sven Botman in the face with a wide elbow. He was initially shown a yellow card, but referee John Brooks upgraded it to a red after being called to the VAR monitor.

A direct red means Jackson will be suspended for Chelsea's remaining Premier League fixtures against Manchester United and seventh-placed Nottingham Forest, and will not return until the UEFA Conference League final against Real Betis on May 28.

The north London side will also remain down one man for the second half against Newcastle after conceding an early goal to Sandro Tonali. Defeat would hamper Chelsea's chances of securing a top-five finish, as they risk being leapfrogged by Forest, who later host already-relegated Leicester.

More cards than league goals in 2025

Marred by a lengthy absence with a hamstring injury, Jackson has endured a difficult season, even more so since the turn of the calendar year. The 23-year-old has accumulated more cards (3 yellow and 1 red) than goal contributions (1 goal and 2 assists) in the Premier League in 2025.

His first goal in 2025 came against Everton on April 26, ending a four-month and 13-game drought that began on December 15 after he netted in Chelsea's 2-1 win over Brentford. With the red card putting an end to his league campaign, he finishes off with 10 goals and 5 assists from 29 appearances.