Newcastle took the lead inside the opening 10 minutes as Anthony Gordon poked home his first goal from the club from Elliot Anderson’s cross. Chelsea drew level after a quick free-kick routine released Raheem Sterling to cut inside before his shot deflected heavily off Kieran Trippier and into The Magpies net.
Both sides had chances to find a second goal that ultimately never came as the match ended 1-1. The result saw Newcastle confirm fourth place in the Premier League, their highest finish since the 2002-03 season.
Meanwhile for Chelsea it’s a first bottom half finish since the 1995-96 campaign.
Eddie Howe’s side can now look forward to Champions League football next season.
Here are the Newcastle Unitedplayer ratings from the 1-1 draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge...
9. Miguel Almiron - 5
Should have done better after finding space inside the area but failed to hit the target. Denied by Kepa shortly after. Wasteful in front of goal. | Getty Images
10. Allan Saint-Maximin - 6
Heavily involved early on and kept Chelsea’s defence on the back foot. Played a big role in the opening goal but faded after Chelsea’s equaliser. | AFP via Getty Images
11. Alexander Isak - 6
Forced a good save from Kepa from a tight angle in the opening two minutes. Was positive and forward-thinking on the ball but didn’t get it in areas where he could threaten the goal enough. | AFP via Getty Images
12. Callum Wilson - n/a
On for Gordon 69: Couldn’t extend his 18 goal tally after coming on. Didn’t get much of a look in. | Getty Images