Newcastle United defeated Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 away, giving manager Matthias Jaissle his first Premier League win. The match was played on August 29, 2026, as part of the Premier League schedule.
Two Goals Ten Minutes Apart in the Second Half
Newcastle's opening goal came in the 17th minute of the second half. Anthony Elanga scored in the 62nd minute, and Yoane Wissa added another goal in the 72nd minute. The two goals secured Newcastle's 2-0 victory over Tottenham.
Elanga's 62nd-minute opener and Wissa's 72nd-minute second goal decided the match.
Jaissle's First Premier League Victory
The match will be remembered as Matthias Jaissle's first Premier League victory as Newcastle's manager. Newcastle secured both three points away from home and a new league record for their manager.
However, it is not possible to determine the season's overall standings or the title race from this single result. Since the early-season momentum can change based on subsequent results, Newcastle's next match and Tottenham's response will be worth monitoring.
Tottenham's Early-Season Record
Sky Sports reported that Tottenham had lost both of their first two Premier League matches of the season and had failed to score in either game. This Newcastle match also ended in a 0-2 defeat.
Match Key Points
- Result: Tottenham Hotspur 0-2 Newcastle United
- Newcastle scorers: Anthony Elanga 62', Yoane Wissa 72'
- Managerial record: Matthias Jaissle's first Premier League win with Newcastle
- Tottenham: Lost both of their first two Premier League matches of the season and failed to score in either