Newcastle United defeats Hull City 2-1 in Premier League clash

Newcastle United secured a 2-1 victory over Hull City at St James' Park during a Premier League match on September 19, 2026. The Magpies established an early dominance, scoring twice within the first seven minutes through Joe Willock and Lewis Hall, both assisted by Harvey Barnes. Barnes set a club record for the fastest two assists in Premier League history during this opening period.

Despite the early lead, Newcastle struggled to maintain control in the second half as Hull City applied significant pressure. Hull's Mohamed-Ali Cho scored in the 67th minute to narrow the gap, but Newcastle held on for the win. A missed penalty by Yoane Wissa just before halftime prevented Newcastle from extending their lead to three goals.

Newcastle manager Matthias Jaissle noted that while the team showed great determination to bounce back from a recent heavy defeat to Leeds United, the squad's youth and injury concerns contributed to a drop in physical intensity during the latter stages of the match. Hull City's unbeaten start to the season ended with the loss, leaving them in the top half of the table.