Tottenham Hotspur suffered a 0-2 home defeat to Newcastle United. The match was played at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on August 29, 2026, with local kickoff at 17:30 BST.
Newcastle’s Two Goals Came in the Second Half
Newcastle opened the scoring through Anthony Elanga in the 62nd minute. Ten minutes later, in the 72nd minute, Yoane Wissa added a second goal to complete Newcastle’s 2-0 victory.
Elanga’s 62nd-minute opener and Wissa’s 72nd-minute second goal decided the match.
Tottenham Suffer Two Straight Defeats to Open the Season
According to Sky Sports, Tottenham recorded two straight defeats at the start of the Premier League season with this loss. It was also confirmed that they failed to score in either of their first two matches.
While this result does not determine Tottenham’s overall season record, they currently have two consecutive matches without a win or a goal. The standings immediately after the match may change depending on the results of other games, so the official table should be checked separately.
Match Details and Verified Sources
- Match: Tottenham Hotspur 0-2 Newcastle United
- Competition: 2026/27 Premier League, Matchweek 2
- Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
- Goals: Anthony Elanga 62’, Yoane Wissa 72’
Verification time: August 29, 2026, 18:55 UTC
Sources:
- Sky Sports: https://www.skysports.com/football/tottenham-hotspur-vs-newcastle-united/report/559463
- The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/29/tottenham-newcastle-premier-league-match-report
- Tottenham Hotspur official website: https://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news/1087374/spurs-vs-newcastle-how-to-watch-team-news-kit-colours-key-information
- Sports Chosun: https://www.sportschosun.com/football/2026-08-30/202608300100177410011499
- L’Équipe: https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/De-nouveau-battus-en-Premier-League-par-Newcastle-Tottenham-et-Roberto-De-Zerbi-continuent-de-creuser/1714542