Tottenham Hotspur faces Newcastle United at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday, August 29, 2026, in the Premier League. The Tottenham vs Newcastle match brings together two sides still searching for their first league victory of the 2026–27 campaign.
The Tottenham vs Newcastle today clash also carries plenty of interest after Spurs lose 3–0 to Brentford and Newcastle draw 2–2 with Liverpool. Sandro Tonali starts against his former club, while Omar Marmoush makes his Tottenham debut.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Newcastle Confirmed Lineups
The Tottenham vs Newcastle confirmed lineups are now set for the Premier League clash, with both managers naming their starting XIs.
Tottenham starts Kinský in goal, with Gray, van Hecke, van de Ven and Robertson forming the defense. Tonali and Bentancur operate in midfield, while Porro, Fernandes and Tel support Marmoush in attack.
Newcastle names Horníček in goal, with Dedić, Botman, Thiaw and Hall in defense. González and Miley start in midfield, while Elanga, Willock and Barnes play behind Wissa.
Tottenham Hotspur’s Last 5 Matches
Tottenham Hotspur’s last five competitive matches include a 5–1 win over Charlton Athletic in the EFL Cup, followed by a 3–0 Premier League defeat to Brentford. Spurs also beat Everton 1–0 at the end of last season but lose 3–1 to Chelsea and 2–1 to Manchester United.
That run gives Tottenham two wins and three defeats from its last five competitive matches.
Newcastle United’s Last 5 Matches
Newcastle enters the match with two wins, two draws and one defeat from its last five competitive games. The Magpies beat West Bromwich Albion 3–2 in the EFL Cup before drawing 2–2 with Liverpool in the Premier League.
Their previous season also includes a 2–0 win over Brighton, a 3–1 defeat to West Ham United and a 1–1 draw with Nottingham Forest.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Newcastle Last 5 Meetings
Newcastle has the clear advantage in the recent head-to-head record against Tottenham. The Magpies remain unbeaten in the last five meetings, winning three and drawing two.
Newcastle wins 2–1 at Tottenham in February 2026, while the reverse fixture ends 2–2 in December 2025. Newcastle also beats Spurs 2–0 in the EFL Cup in October 2025 and wins 2–1 in the Premier League in January 2025. The sides draw 1–1 in their August 2025 friendly.
Tottenham vs Newcastle Match Result Today
The Tottenham vs Newcastle match result today could be important for both managers as they search for their first Premier League win of the season.
Newcastle has the stronger recent head-to-head record, but Tottenham has home advantage and enters the game after a five-goal cup victory.
Half-Time Update
Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United remain level at 0-0 at halftime after an intense and open first half. Both teams created promising opportunities, with Newcastle threatening early and Tottenham responding through Mathys Tel and Pedro Porro. The visitors have won four corners to Tottenham’s two, while Spurs hold a narrow 53 percent possession advantage. Both defenses have also produced important interventions to keep the score level going into the second half.
Key Match Moments
1′ Kickoff & Early Chance – Newcastle start quickly as Anthony Elanga sends a dangerous cross-shot just wide after a touch from Archie Gray gives the visitors the first corner.
3′ Yellow Card – Tottenham: Micky van de Ven is booked for a heavy challenge on Yoane Wissa.
9′ Goalkeeper Save – Lukáš Horníček makes a smart save to deny Harvey Barnes after Wissa creates the opening.
13′ Yellow Card – Newcastle: Nico González is booked for a tactical foul on a Tottenham counter.
15′ Chance – Mathys Tel cuts inside and curls a shot narrowly wide of the far post.
17′ Blocked Shot – Lewis Hall makes an important block to deny Pedro Porro, who had struck a powerful effort toward goal.
20′ Penalty Appeal – Tottenham appeal after Porro goes down inside the Newcastle box, but the referee waves play on.
22′ Chance – Porro fires a fierce volley narrowly over the crossbar after a Tottenham corner.
24′ Off Target – Joe Willock shoots from distance but fails to connect cleanly.
26′ Crucial Tackle – Van de Ven makes a superb sliding challenge to stop Wissa from shooting from close range.
28′ Corners – Newcastle win two successive corners, but Tottenham successfully clear both situations.
44′ Foul – Rodrigo Bentancur commits a tactical foul on Elanga to stop a Newcastle transition.
45′ Half-Time – After one minute of added time, the referee brings an entertaining first half to an end at 0-0.
First-Half Statistics
Possession: Tottenham 53% – 47% Newcastle
Shots on Target: Tottenham 2 – 0 Newcastle
Corners: Tottenham 2 – 4 Newcastle
Fouls: Tottenham 4 – 5 Newcastle
Substitutions: None
Second-Half Update
Full-Time Update
Newcastle United have secured a 2-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Anthony Elanga opened the scoring in the 61st minute before Yoane Wissa doubled the advantage 10 minutes later. Tottenham dominated possession and created more attempts, but Newcastle remained clinical and defended their lead effectively through the closing stages.
Key Match Moments
45′ Second Half Begins: Tottenham restart the match with neither side making changes at halftime.
47′ VAR Penalty Overturned – Tottenham: Mathys Tel goes down inside the box under a challenge from Malick Thiaw. The referee initially awards a penalty, but VAR overturns the decision.
50′ Corner – Tottenham: Andrew Robertson’s delivery deflects off Amar Dedić for a Spurs corner, but Omar Marmoush’s header is blocked.
53′ Goal Kick – Tottenham: Harvey Barnes leads a counterattack before Micky van de Ven clears the danger.
56′ Throw-In – Tottenham: Pedro Porro’s deep cross is headed clear by Thiaw, giving Spurs a throw-in high up the pitch.
59′ Corner – Newcastle: Anthony Elanga’s run forces a sliding block from Jan Paul van Hecke, resulting in a Newcastle corner.
61′ Goal – Newcastle 0-1 Tottenham: Amar Dedić delivers a precise cross, allowing Anthony Elanga to escape his marker and volley past Kinský.
68′ Triple Substitution – Tottenham: Destiny Udogie, Mohammed Kudus and Mikey Moore replace Robertson, Tel and Gray.
69′ Save – Newcastle: Pedro Porro’s powerful long-range effort is tipped over by Lukáš Horníček.
70′ Double Substitution – Newcastle: Nick Woltemade and Sean Steur replace Joe Willock and Nico González.
71′ Goal – Newcastle 0-2 Tottenham: Woltemade knocks down Lewis Hall’s corner, allowing Yoane Wissa to score with an acrobatic finish.
74′ Substitution – Tottenham: Dominic Solanke replaces Sandro Tonali.
78′ Yellow Card – Newcastle: Sven Botman is booked for a tactical foul.
81′ Double Substitution – Newcastle: Elanga and Wissa leave to a standing ovation, replaced by Jacob Ramsey and Jacob Murphy.
86′ Offside – Tottenham: Dominic Solanke is flagged offside after attempting to reach Mateus Fernandes’ through ball.
90+4′ Full Time: Newcastle United complete a 2-0 away victory over Tottenham.
Full-Match Statistics
Tottenham had 58 percent possession and registered 16 shots, including five on target. Newcastle managed seven attempts, with two on target, but both sides of the scoreboard reflected the visitors’ greater efficiency.
Tottenham also recorded nine corners to Newcastle’s seven and completed 92 percent of their passes. Newcastle finished with 84 percent passing accuracy and five goalkeeper saves, while Tottenham’s goalkeeper was not required to make a save.
The result gives Newcastle all three points, while Tottenham are left to reflect on a match where their territorial dominance did not translate into goals.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Newcastle Match Result Today: Premier League Lineup, Live Score, Stats