Season 2026-27

Tottenham vs Newcastle

Premier League · Round 2 · Sat 29 Aug 2026, 17:30

Tottenham
02 Full time
Newcastle

Newcastle won 2–0 away at Tottenham on 29 August 2026 (Premier League 2026-2027, Round 2). Goals – Newcastle: Anthony Elanga 62', Yoane Wissa 72'. Highest-rated player: Lewis Hall (9.0). In 49 Premier League meetings since 2000-01, Tottenham have won 20, Newcastle 24 and 5 matches have been drawn.

Summary

Key events

  1. Half time · 0–0
  2. 62' Anthony Elanga Newcastle · assist Amar Dedic 0–1
  3. 72' Yoane Wissa Newcastle · assist Nick Woltemade 0–2
  4. Full time · 0–2

Match report

Tottenham vs Newcastle Match Overview: 0-2 Premier League

In a night that felt like it should have belonged to Tottenham, Newcastle walked out with the points and the punchline. The Tottenham vs Newcastle Score finished 0-2, a ruthless lesson in efficiency as Anthony Elanga struck first before Yoane Wissa sealed it from a set-piece. For all Spurs’ territory, pressure and chances, the Tottenham vs Newcastle Result was ultimately decided by Newcastle’s composure in the decisive moments and an outstanding goalkeeping display from Lukas Hornicek.

First Half

Tottenham started with edge and urgency, but the opening exchanges were jagged, shaped by early fouls and a quick yellow card for Micky van de Ven that added tension to every defensive duel. Newcastle threatened sporadically on the break, yet it was Spurs who began to build a rhythm through corners and second balls, with Pedro Porro repeatedly arriving at the edge of the box to keep attacks alive.

The clearest first-half opportunities arrived in a frantic spell around the half-hour mark. Andrew Robertson created space inside the area and hit a strike that looked destined for the corner, only for Hornicek to produce a stunning save that set the tone for the evening. From the resulting corner, Jan Paul van Hecke powered a header down towards goal and again Hornicek somehow got there, denying Tottenham what felt like a deserved breakthrough. Newcastle had their own warning shot when Joe Willock squandered a huge chance inside the box, but the half closed with Spurs feeling the game was tilting their way—without the reward.

  • Hornicek’s double denial: sensational stops from Robertson’s close-range effort and van Hecke’s towering header kept Newcastle level.
  • Porro’s threat: Spurs’ right-back repeatedly found shooting positions, including a strike that flashed just over the bar.
  • Willock’s let-off for Spurs: Newcastle passed up a gilt-edged chance that could have changed the tone before the break.

Second Half

Newcastle emerged with more intent and a clearer plan to spring forward quickly, and Tottenham’s dominance began to feel fragile—one turnover away from trouble. Lewis Hall even tried to catch the goalkeeper off his line from distance, a reminder that Newcastle were happy to shoot early if space opened up.

The match pivoted on 62 minutes. Amar Dedic stepped in with a clever forward pass and Elanga did the rest, shifting the ball onto his right and driving a low shot that kissed the left post on its way in. It was a finish full of calm, and suddenly Tottenham were chasing a game that their chance count suggested they should have been leading.

Roberto De Zerbi responded with changes, introducing Mohammed Kudus, Destiny Udogie and Mikey Moore to inject speed and invention. Spurs did create the kind of pressure that can suffocate opponents—Porro forced Hornicek into another sharp intervention and the home side racked up corners—but Newcastle’s defending stayed organised and their goalkeeper stayed unbeatable.

Then came the killer blow. On 72 minutes, Newcastle won a corner and made it count: Nick Woltemade helped it on and Wissa reacted quickest to bury the finish. From there, the game became an exercise in Tottenham frustration. Omar Marmoush was denied by Hornicek once more, Dominic Solanke saw a late effort blocked, and Newcastle managed the closing stages with smart substitutions and a willingness to clear first and ask questions later. The final whistle confirmed a Tottenham vs Newcastle Match Report that will sting in north London: plenty of threat, no goals, and a harsh scoreline.

  • 62’ Elanga opener: Dedic’s pass released Elanga, whose low strike bounced in off the post for 0-1.
  • 72’ Wissa makes it two: a corner routine ended with Woltemade’s knockdown and Wissa’s decisive finish for 0-2.
  • Late Spurs siege: Marmoush and Porro went close, but Hornicek and Newcastle’s blocks held firm.

Tottenham vs Newcastle Stats Breakdown

The Tottenham vs Newcastle Stats tell a story of control without conversion. Tottenham had 57% possession and outshot Newcastle 17 to 11, landing 6 shots on target to Newcastle’s 2. Spurs also generated the higher expected goals, with an xG of 1.12 compared to Newcastle’s 0.73, while the expected assists leaned away at 0.69 to 1.10—reflecting Newcastle’s ability to create clearer final actions when they did break through.

Set-pieces shaped the night: Tottenham won 9 corners to Newcastle’s 7, but it was Newcastle who delivered the decisive Tottenham vs Newcastle Goals moment from a corner in the second half. Defensively, Newcastle leaned into survival mode late on, posting 31 clearances and winning key duels as Tottenham repeatedly entered the box (33 touches in the opposition area). In the end, this Tottenham vs Newcastle Analysis comes down to finishing and goalkeeping: Spurs created enough to score, but Hornicek’s four saves were match-defining, while Newcastle took their two big moments with ruthless clarity.

Player of the Match

Lukas Hornicek (Newcastle). In a Tottenham match today that revolved around wave after wave of pressure, Hornicek was the difference between a nervous away performance and a statement win. His first-half saves from Robertson and van Hecke changed the emotional temperature of the stadium, and his late stops preserved the clean sheet when Spurs pushed for a lifeline.

What the Result Means

For Tottenham, the Tottenham vs Newcastle Result will feel like a missed opportunity: the underlying numbers and the volume of chances suggest a different outcome was possible, but the lack of a finishing touch left them empty-handed. De Zerbi’s side will take encouragement from the pressure they sustained, yet the frustration is unavoidable when the Tottenham vs Newcastle Highlights are dominated by saves rather than celebrations.

For Newcastle, this Newcastle match today was about control without the ball and conviction with it. Matthias Jaissle’s team absorbed Spurs’ best spells, then struck with precision through Elanga and Wissa. It’s the kind of away win that travels well—built on discipline, set-piece value, and a goalkeeper in peak form.

For supporters searching for a clean Premier League match report, the headline is simple: Tottenham vs Newcastle Score 0-2, with Newcastle taking their chances and Tottenham left wondering how the game slipped away.

Match details: Tottenham vs Newcastle, Premier League, 2026-08-29.

Report written automatically from the match data and commentary. xG figures are the data provider's.

Match statistics

TottenhamNewcastle

Top stats

57%Ball possession43%
1.12Expected goals (xG)0.73
17Total shots11
6Shots on target2
2Big chances1
9Corner kicks7

Shooting

0.90xG on target (xGOT)0.69
10Shots inside the box7
7Shots outside the box4
8Shots off target7
3Blocked shots2
0Hit the woodwork0

Passing

0.69Expected assists (xA)1.10
33Touches in opposition box21

Defending

4Interceptions3
18Clearances31
37Duels won41
0Goalkeeper saves4
0.69xGOT faced0.90
0Errors leading to shot1
0Errors leading to goal0

Discipline

15Fouls9
1Yellow cards2
2Offsides1
9Free kicks15

Other

0Accurate through passes3
7Goal kicks12
16Throw ins13

xG and xGOT are the data provider's figures.

Lineups

Tottenham

Substitutes used

Unused

Lucas Bergvall, Ben Davies, Martin Dubravka, Conor Gallagher, Marcos Senesi

Newcastle

  1. 21 Lukas Hornicek 8.0
  2. 37 Amar Dedic 8.0
  3. 12 Malick Thiaw (c) 6.7
  4. 4 Sven Botman 6.3
  5. 3 Lewis Hall 9.0
  6. 6 Nico 7.3
  7. 67 Lewis Miley 6.8
  8. 19 Anthony Elanga 7.6
  9. 28 Joe Willock 6.2
  10. 11 Harvey Barnes 6.5
  11. 9 Yoane Wissa 7.3

Substitutes used

Unused

Aladji Bamba, Ewen Jaouen, Fabian Schar, Leo Shahar

Tottenham vs Newcastle Match Commentary

  1. 90+5' The referee checks his watch and blows his whistle to signal the end of this match.
  2. 90+3' Matthias Jaissle has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Bazoumana Toure (Newcastle Utd) replacing Harvey Barnes.
  3. 90+2' Dominic Solanke (Tottenham) picks up a pass inside the box and finds some space for a shot before unleashing a low drive goalwards, but one of the defending players blocks his effort.
  4. 90' We will have 4 min. of added time.
  5. 87' Omar Marmoush (Tottenham) latches onto a cross inside the box and aims a shot low towards the middle of the goal, but Lukas Hornicek reacts superbly to deny him.
  6. 85' Mikey Moore (Tottenham) lacks options so fires a shot at goal from the edge of box, but it's a wasted effort and goes high over the bar.
  7. 85' A good clearance by a defender means the corner comes to nothing for Tottenham.
  8. 85' Mikey Moore (Tottenham) goes on a solo run, but he fails to create a chance as an opposition player blocks him. The ball goes out of play and Tottenham have been awarded a corner kick.
  9. 82' Matthias Jaissle prepares a substitution. Anthony Elanga is replaced by Jacob Murphy (Newcastle Utd).
  10. 82' Substitution. Yoane Wissa leaves the pitch and is replaced by Jacob Ramsey (Newcastle Utd).
  11. 81' Mohammed Kudus (Tottenham) works the corner short.
  12. 81' A pass into the penalty area from Mohammed Kudus (Tottenham) is intercepted by the defence. The referee blows his whistle, Tottenham are awarded a corner kick.
  13. 79' Yellow card Peter Bankes shows a yellow card to Sven Botman (Newcastle Utd) for his blatant foul.
  14. 75' The referee signals that it is time for a substitution and Dominic Solanke (Tottenham) will replace Sandro Tonali.
  15. 72' Goal · 0–2 Goal! The resulting corner is whipped into the box and Yoane Wissa (Newcastle Utd) buries the ball into the back of the net from a Nick Woltemade knock down. 0:2.
  16. 72' The referee points to the corner flag. It's a corner to Newcastle.
  17. 72' Yoane Wissa (Newcastle Utd) looks to break free, but an opposing player clears the ball away. Corner kick. Newcastle will have an opportunity.
  18. 71' Substitution. Nico makes way for Sean Steur (Newcastle Utd).
  19. 71' Matthias Jaissle has decided to substitute Joe Willock and he is replaced by Nick Woltemade (Newcastle Utd).
  20. 71' The corner kick from Mohammed Kudus (Tottenham) is headed out of the penalty area by one of the defenders.
  21. 70' Pedro Porro (Tottenham) gets to the rebound on the edge of the penalty area and fires a shot towards the roof of the net, but Lukas Hornicek gets a hand to it and keeps it out. The referee signals a corner kick to Tottenham.
  22. 68' A substitution has been made. Mathys Tel is replaced by Mohammed Kudus (Tottenham).
  23. 68' Substitution. Andrew Robertson is replaced by Destiny Udogie (Tottenham).
  24. 68' Here is a change. Archie Gray is going off and Roberto De Zerbi gives the last tactical orders to Mikey Moore (Tottenham).
  25. 67' Mathys Tel (Tottenham) fires the ball in from a mid-range free kick, but it blazes over the bar.
  26. 66' Nico (Newcastle Utd) performs a sliding tackle but catches his opponent's legs. The referee blows his whistle for an infringement. Tottenham are awarded a free kick from a dangerous position.
  27. 62' Goal · 0–1 Amar Dedic plays a neat ball into the path of Anthony Elanga (Newcastle Utd), who makes room for a shot and sends in a low drive which bounces in off the left post! 0:1.
  28. 60' Omar Marmoush (Tottenham) creates a good chance for himself and goes for goal from mid-range, but he misses the left post by a whisker.
  29. 55' Anthony Elanga (Newcastle Utd) takes the corner kick and sends the ball among a huddle of players inside the penalty area, but one of the defenders clears it to safety.
  30. 51' The attendance for today's match is 61025.
  31. 48' A short pass finds Lewis Hall (Newcastle Utd). He spots the keeper off his line and shoots from mid-range, but the ball sails high over the bar.
  32. 46' The game restarts for the second half.
  33. 45+2' The match has reached half-time.
  34. 45' There will be a minimum of 1 min. of added time.
  35. 41' Tottenham have a chance to score from a corner kick, but the ball is cleared by a defender.
  36. 37' What a great chance for Jan Paul van Hecke (Tottenham). He times his jump superbly when he leaps high to meet a precise cross from the corner, directing his towering header right under the bar, but the goalkeeper denies him with a miraculous save.
  37. 37' Mateus Fernandes (Tottenham) takes the ball to the corner flag and sends it into the box.
  38. 37' What a wasted opportunity by Andrew Robertson (Tottenham)! He creates himself some space inside the penalty box and unleashes a decent strike towards the left side of the goal, but Lukas Hornicek makes an astonishing save to thwart him. Tottenham have been awarded a corner kick.
  39. 36' Andrew Robertson (Tottenham) takes the corner but only sends it into a huddle of the defenders and one of them makes a good clearance.
  40. 34' The corner is floated into the centre of the box, but a placed header from Yoane Wissa (Newcastle Utd) flies well wide of the right post.
  41. 34' The ball goes out of play. Newcastle are awarded a corner kick.
  42. 33' Joe Willock (Newcastle Utd) wastes a golden opportunity inside the box by shooting straight into the back of an opponent when the goal was at his mercy. The referee points to the corner flag and Newcastle will take a corner.
  43. 33' Omar Marmoush (Tottenham) comes close to scoring! He gets the ball inside the box from the resulting corner but his effort goes narrowly wide of the left post. This should be a big warning for the defence.
  44. 32' Andrew Robertson (Tottenham) will try to find the head of one of his teammates from a corner kick.
  45. 28' The resulting set piece from Newcastle is comfortably intercepted by one of the defending players.
  46. 27' The resulting corner from Lewis Hall (Newcastle Utd) is cleared. Now Newcastle have a corner.
  47. 23' The resulting corner from Anthony Elanga (Newcastle Utd) only finds one of the defenders, who heads it out of danger.
  48. 22' Pedro Porro (Tottenham) takes the rebound on the edge of the box and fires the ball just over the crossbar.
  49. 22' Tottenham quickly take a corner kick with a short pass.
  50. 21' Mathys Tel (Tottenham) tries to pass the ball into the penalty area but it's blocked. Tottenham get a corner.
  51. 18' Tottenham fail to score from a corner as Lukas Hornicek (Newcastle Utd) leaps to collect the ball.
  52. 17' Pedro Porro (Tottenham) received a pass inside the box and sent a dangerous shot in on goal, but keep the champagne on ice as one of the defenders stepped in and blocked the effort. It's hard to say whether the keeper would have stopped it. Tottenham force their opponents to concede a corner.
  53. 16' Mathys Tel (Tottenham) receives a low pass just outside the box and unleashes a fine strike towards the right post. Lukas Hornicek pulls off a reflexive save to block his effort. Nice goalkeeping skill, indeed.
  54. 13' Yellow card Nico (Newcastle Utd) is booked after bringing down an opponent. Peter Bankes had an easy-decision to make.
  55. 9' Harvey Barnes (Newcastle Utd) latches on to a precise pass on the edge of the box, but miskicks his shot and the ball goes high over the bar. Poor effort!
  56. 4' Lewis Hall (Newcastle Utd) attempts to find one of his teammates with a cross from the resultant free kick, but he fails to hit the ball properly and sends it off the pitch.
  57. 3' Yellow card This yellow card was deserved. The tackle by Micky van de Ven (Tottenham) was quite harsh and Peter Bankes didn't hesitate to show him a yellow card.
  58. 2' Newcastle can’t profit from the corner as the defence clear the ball upfield.
  59. 1' Here we go, today's match is starting right now.
  60. The players are on the pitch and Newcastle will have the kick-off.
  61. Today's referee will be Peter Bankes.
  62. Before the start of the game, you can see the starting lineups for today's clash.
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Head-to-head & form

Head-to-head since 2000-01

Full head-to-head
20Tottenham wins5Draws24Newcastle wins

49 meetings · goals Tottenham 75–81 Newcastle

Form before the match

Last five Premier League matches, oldest to newest.

League table

Full table
# Team P W D L GD Pts
9 Newcastle 5 2 2 1 0 8
20 Tottenham 5 0 2 3 −6 2

Season so far

TottenhamNewcastle
0.40 Goals per match 1.80
1.60 Conceded per match 1.80
2 Clean sheets 1
1.00 xG per match 1.07
60.4% Possession 49.4%

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