With Kirkland injured, Kuszczak kept goal in his first Premier League match of the season on 30 October 2005, but could not prevent Newcastle United from winning 3–0.
Da Kirkland blev skadet, kom Kuszczak i sin første Premiership-kamp på sæsonen den 30. oktober 2005, men kunne ikke forhindre Newcastle United i at vinde 3-0.