13' - Nico González is booked

Nico González brings down Archie Gray in Newcastle's defensive third, and the referee reaches for the yellow card, booking the midfielder for dangerous play.

Score: Tottenham Hotspur 0-0 Newcastle United

3' - Van de Ven is booked

Micky van de Ven brings down Yoane Wissa on the right flank, and the Tottenham defender is shown a yellow card for dangerous play early in the match.

Score: Tottenham Hotspur 0-0 Newcastle United

0' - Kickoff!

The ball is rolling at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium! Tottenham and Newcastle get this highly anticipated clash underway in what promises to be an intense battle in London.

Score: Tottenham Hotspur 0-0 Newcastle United

Tottenham's Starting XI

Newcastle's Starting XI

Tottenham vs Newcastle: A High-Stakes Clash in London

Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United face off this Saturday, August 29, at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in a match from the second round of the Premier League. Both teams are still searching for their first league victory of the season, although they head into the matchup with very different feelings.

The Spurs need to bounce back after a difficult opening against Brentford, while the Magpies made a much stronger impression against Liverpool, despite seeing three points slip away in the final moments.

Tottenham Look to Put Brentford Defeat Behind Them

The start of the season was far from what Tottenham expected. The Spurs suffered a 3-0 defeat to Brentford on August 22 and showed defensive problems that ultimately shaped the game from the first half.

Keane Lewis-Potter and Vitaly Janelt found the back of the net before halftime, while Michael Kayode sealed the result after the break. The outcome left the London side needing an immediate response in front of their home fans.

However, Tottenham head into the match with a positive point to build on: their midweek performance in the Carabao Cup, where they thrashed Charlton Athletic 5-1, offered more encouraging signs. The challenge now will be carrying that confidence into the Premier League.

Newcastle Arrive Confident After Pushing Liverpool to the Limit

The picture looks different for Newcastle United. Although the Magpies also failed to win on the opening weekend, their 2-2 draw against Liverpool provided plenty of encouragement.

The team took the lead twice through Anthony Elanga and Joe Willock, showing their ability to compete physically and create danger quickly. However, the visitors eventually rescued a point through a penalty converted by Dominik Szoboszlai in the 99th minute.

The Magpies also carried that momentum into the Carabao Cup, where they defeated West Bromwich Albion 3-2 in a back-and-forth contest. Newcastle consequently advanced to the third round of the tournament alongside Tottenham.

Newcastle Could Have the Historical Edge

In the most recent league meeting, played on February 10, 2026, the Magpies claimed a 2-1 victory at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Before that meeting, the two teams had played out a 2-2 draw at St James' Park in December 2025. Newcastle also secured a convincing 2-0 victory in the Carabao Cup in October 2025.

Across the last five meetings in all competitions, the record favors Newcastle with two wins, two draws and one defeat. Tottenham's only victory during that stretch came in January 2025, when the Spurs won 2-1 at St James' Park.

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