Newcastle United secured an impressive 2-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, handing Spurs their second consecutive Premier League defeat of the 2026/27 campaign, Softfootball reports.
Tottenham started brightly and dominated the opening half, creating several opportunities while Newcastle struggled to register a shot on target. Spurs managed five shots on target but were unable to find a way past Vítězslav Horníček.
Newcastle, meanwhile, remained disciplined despite struggling to control possession. Their midfield was largely restricted by Tottenham’s pressure, but the visitors stayed compact and waited for opportunities to exploit spaces on the counter.
The breakthrough finally arrived in the 62nd minute. Nico González produced a magnificent pass, while Amar Dedić nodded the ball down perfectly for Anthony Elanga, who finished clinically to give Newcastle the lead.
Tottenham were unable to respond before Newcastle doubled their advantage 10 minutes later. Lewis Hall delivered into the area, and Nick Woltemade smartly headed the ball back across goal for Yoane Wissa to finish and make it 2-0.
Despite enjoying 58% possession and registering 16 shots compared with Newcastle’s seven, Tottenham lacked the cutting edge required to turn their dominance into goals.
The result gives Matthias Jaissle another impressive performance since taking charge of Newcastle, while Tottenham are left with zero points from their opening two league matches after consecutive defeats.
Tottenham Player Ratings
| Player | Rating |
|---|---|
| Antonín Kinský | 5.0 |
| Micky van de Ven | 6.5 |
| Jan Paul van Hecke | 6.5 |
| Andrew Robertson | 6.5 |
| Archie Gray | 6.0 |
| Pedro Porro | 6.0 |
| Sandro Tonali | 6.5 |
| Rodrigo Bentancur | 6.0 |
| Mathys Tel | 5.0 |
| Mateus Fernandes | 6.5 |
| Omar Marmoush | 6.5 |
Newcastle Player Ratings
| Player | Rating |
|---|---|
| Vítězslav Horníček | 7.5 |
| Amar Dedić | 8.0 |
| Malick Thiaw | 7.0 |
| Sven Botman | 7.0 |
| Lewis Hall | 8.0 |
| Lewis Miley | 7.5 |
| Nico González | 6.5 |
| Joe Willock | 6.0 |
| Yoane Wissa | 7.5 |
| Anthony Elanga | 8.0 |
| Harvey Barnes | 6.5 |
Match Statistics
| Statistic | Tottenham | Newcastle |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 0 | 2 |
| Possession | 58% | 42% |
| Shots | 16 | 7 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 2 |
| Passes | 454 | 349 |
| Pass Accuracy | 92% | 84% |
| Fouls | 15 | 9 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 2 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
| Corners | 9 | 7 |
