Tottenham Hotspur 0-2 Newcastle United: result and report

Report

Newcastle United won 2-0 at Tottenham Hotspur, overturning the pre-match expectation of a home win. They did it with less of the ball and fewer chances, because they made their few openings count while Tottenham Hotspur did not.

The game stayed goalless for an hour, but the decisive spell was short. Anthony Elanga scored on 62 minutes from Amar Dedic's pass.

That was the whole scoring story. Despite the home side's long spell without a goal, the away side never needed to protect a narrow lead late on.

Tottenham Hotspur: chances made, chances missed

The scoreline flatters Newcastle United's attack, though not their result. Tottenham Hotspur had more xG (1.28 to 0.94), more shots (11 to 6) and more shots on target (6 to 2). They also created two big chances and missed both.

Newcastle United, by contrast, scored with both of their shots on target. Their goalkeeper made four saves, while Tottenham Hotspur's goalkeeper did not have to make one. This was a game decided at both ends: one side converted almost everything, while the other converted nothing.

A more even contest than the shot count suggests

The home side's edge in volume was real, yet it does not tell the whole story. Newcastle United's spells of pressure were stronger on average across the match, which suggests their threat came in sharper bursts rather than sustained possession. Lewis Hall was rated the best player on the pitch, even without a goal or an assist.