Newcastle United defeated Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on August 29, 2026. After a goalless first half, the match changed completely when Newcastle scored twice within 10 minutes after half-time.
The Match Was Decided in 10 Minutes After Half-Time
Anthony Elanga opened the scoring in the 62nd minute, and Yoane Wissa added a second goal in the 72nd minute. Elanga's goal came at the end of an attack that began with a long pass from Nico González and a header by Amar Dedić.
Wissa's goal came after Nick Woltemade headed down a corner, allowing Wissa to finish with an overhead-kick-style effort. The decisive attacking sequence in this brief period turned a 0-0 half-time score into a 0-2 result.
The first half was closely contested, but the match swung Newcastle's way within 10 minutes after half-time.
Jaissle Records His First Premier League Win as Newcastle Manager
The victory was Matthias Jaissle's first Premier League win as Newcastle manager. Newcastle secured three points away to Tottenham through second-half goals from Elanga and Wissa.
However, this single match cannot be used to predict the long-term success of the Jaissle era or the club's final position in the league. The clear change confirmed so far is that the new manager has recorded his first Premier League victory.
Tottenham Fail to Score in Both Opening Matches
Tottenham have lost both of their matches since the start of the Premier League season and have failed to score in either game. Media analysis suggested that the results had not improved despite the club making major additions during the summer transfer window.
Transfer totals and individual player fees may be reported differently by different sources, so the overall success or failure of the recruitment cannot be determined from this match alone. The figures currently clear are Tottenham's two opening defeats and two consecutive scoreless matches.
The clubs' records also included an explanation that, in Premier League meetings between Tottenham and Newcastle, there had been no goalless draw up to and including this match.
Sources Confirmed in Connection with the Match
- Tottenham Hotspur official match report: https://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news/1087602/second-half-goals-seal-win-for-magpies
- Newcastle United official match page: https://www.newcastleunited.com/en/matches/mens-team/tottenham-hotspur-v-newcastle-united-english-premier-league-20260829
- BBC Sport match coverage: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/live/crjw5316vlzgt
- Sky Sports match report: https://www.skysports.com/football/tottenham-hotspur-vs-newcastle-united/report/559463
- The Guardian match report: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/29/tottenham-newcastle-premier-league-match-report
The sources above were checked through 21:05 UTC on August 29, 2026.