Tottenham Hotspur vs Newcastle United: Match details
Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United will kick-off on 29 August 2026 at 16:30 GMT (12:30 PM EST / 17:30 BST / 18:30 SAST).
Getty ImagesThe North London stage: Saturday evening drama at N17
Tottenham Hotspur return home to face Newcastle United on Saturday, August 29, for a high-octane Matchweek 2 Premier League clash. Following contrasting outcomes on opening weekend, Spurs aim to leverage their home atmosphere to secure their first league points of the campaign. For Newcastle, a trip to North London offers a valuable opportunity to build on their strong opening display and test their top-four credentials on the road.
Getty ImagesThe Lilywhites seeking immediate response after opening defeat
Tottenham enter Matchweek 2 looking to bounce back following a disappointing 3-0 defeat away to Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium on August 22. Early defensive lapses saw Spurs fall behind to first-half goals from Keane Lewis-Potter and Vitaly Janelt before Michael Kayode added a third after the break. Returning home, Spurs will look to tighten their defensive shape and lean on the creative talents of James Maddison and Mathys Tel to break down Newcastle's backline.
Getty ImagesThe Magpies' flying start: Drama and resilience in four-goal Liverpool thriller
Newcastle United travel to North London carrying high energy after playing out a dramatic 2-2 draw against Liverpool at St. James' Park on Sunday, August 23. Anthony Elanga opened the scoring in the fifth minute before Joe Willock restored the lead in the second half. Although a late 99th-minute Dominik Szoboszlai penalty denied Newcastle all three points, the Magpies showed immense physical pressing and counter-attacking bite, qualities they will depend on to unsettle Spurs on Saturday.
Head-to-Head: Tightly contested battles with high goal volume
Matches between Tottenham and Newcastle have consistently produced high-tempo, goal-filled affairs. In their most recent league clash in February 2026, Newcastle claimed a 2-1 victory in London thanks to goals from Malick Thiaw and Jacob Ramsey. With both teams featuring rapid wide players and assertive central midfield units, Saturday's showdown promises fine margins and non-stop momentum.
Team news & squads
Tottenham Hotspur vs Newcastle United Probable lineups
Manager
- R. De Zerbi
Roberto De Zerbi is without six players for this fixture. Wilson Odobert, Xavi Simons, Mohammed Kudus, Micky van de Ven, Pedro Porro, and Pape Sarr are all listed as injured, with no suspensions affecting the squad. No probable lineup has been confirmed yet, and further updates are expected closer to kick-off.
Matthias Jaissle has a shorter but still notable absentee list for Newcastle. Valentino Livramento and Joelinton are both unavailable through injury. No suspensions are in place for the visitors, and a projected XI will be added when confirmed.
Form
Tottenham's last five matches produced one win, one draw, and three defeats. Their most recent result was a 3-0 loss to Brentford in the Premier League on August 22, a chastening start to the league campaign. Prior to that, Spurs drew 2-2 with Hoffenheim in a friendly before beating the same opposition 3-0 the previous day. Across the five matches, Tottenham scored seven goals and conceded six, with their only competitive result in that run being the defeat to Brentford.
Newcastle's last five matches returned one win, one draw, and three defeats. Their most recent outing ended in a 2-2 Premier League draw with Liverpool on August 23, a result that came despite leading twice. Before that, Newcastle drew 1-1 with Strasbourg and lost 1-2 to Bayer Leverkusen in pre-season. The Magpies scored seven goals across the five fixtures and conceded eight, with their sole win coming against Valencia.
Head-to-Head Record
Head to Head
The most recent meeting between these clubs came in the Premier League on February 10, 2026, when Newcastle won 2-1 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Before that, the sides drew 2-2 at St James' Park in December 2025. Newcastle also beat Tottenham 2-0 in the Carabao Cup in October 2025. Across the last five meetings in all competitions, Newcastle hold a record of two wins, two draws, and one loss, with Tottenham's only victory in that run being a 1-2 win at St James' Park in January 2025.
