J. Willock gave Newcastle United the lead on 3 minutes, with H. Barnes providing the assist. L. Hall put Newcastle United two ahead on 7 minutes, from an assist by Barnes. M. Cho pulled one back for Hull on 67 minutes, set up by M. Belloumi.
Hull had 21 shots to the home side's 11, 66% of the 32 attempts in the match. Hull had 6 off target and 11 blocked, the home side 4 off target and 2 blocked. The visitors had 13 attempts from inside the box, to Newcastle United's 9. That left 8 from outside the area for Hull, and 2 for Newcastle United.
The visitors put 4 on target to Newcastle United's 5, an on-target rate of 19% against 45%. Newcastle United scored with two of their five on target. Hull scored with one of their four on target. Hull finished with 10 more attempts than Newcastle United and lost the match.
There were five bookings.
Newcastle United led 2-0 at half time. The second half produced one goal.
Newcastle United are eighth on eight points from five matches. Their record reads 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat, with a goal difference of 0. Hull are seventh on eight points from five matches. Their record reads 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat, with a goal difference of +2.
The match was played on matchday 5. Tony Harrington, England refereed.
Match at a glance
- Full time: Newcastle United 2-1 Hull
- Competition: English Premier League
- Date: 19 September 2026
- Referee: Tony Harrington, England
Shooting breakdown
| Statistic | Newcastle United | Hull |
|---|---|---|
| Total shots | 11 | 21 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 4 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 6 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 11 |
| Shots inside the box | 9 | 13 |
| Shots outside the box | 2 | 8 |
| Corner Kicks | 4 | 7 |
| Throw In | 17 | 25 |
| Free Kick | 10 | 6 |
| Goal Kick | 9 | 8 |
| Penalty | 1 | 0 |
| Substitution | 3 | 5 |
| Attacks | 68 | 72 |
| Dangerous Attacks | 33 | 52 |
| On Target | 5 | 4 |
| Off Target | 6 | 17 |
| Fouls | 4 | 10 |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 4 |
| Saves | 3 | 3 |
| Passes Total | 502 | 368 |
| Passes Accurate | 445 | 295 |
