Newcastle United's strong historical record against Tottenham Hotspur provides a significant psychological edge ahead of their latest Premier League encounter. The Magpies have won six and drawn one of their last eight league meetings with Spurs, a run of form reported by Yahoo Sports this week.
Matthias Jaissle's side, currently 11th in the Premier League with one point from one game, head to North London following an opening day 2-2 draw with Liverpool. That result leaves them two points behind early leaders Brighton. Newcastle's next challenge is a home fixture against Bournemouth on September 5th, a match you can preview on our fixtures page.
Why does Newcastle United's Tottenham record matter?
Newcastle's dominance in this fixture is statistically profound. Tottenham have managed just one victory in their last eight Premier League attempts against the Magpies. Perhaps more tellingly, Spurs have failed to keep a clean sheet in any of their last 14 top-flight clashes with Newcastle. This fixture has never ended 0-0 in the Premier League era, with at least one goal scored in all 62 meetings. Furthermore, Newcastle's 13 away wins at Tottenham in the Premier League represent their highest total against any opponent.
This historical advantage contrasts sharply with Tottenham's broader recent struggles. Since the start of the 2024-25 season, Spurs have collected just 79 points from 77 Premier League matches. Their home form in that span is particularly concerning, with only 36 points earned at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Arsenal, by comparison, have amassed 162 points over the same number of games.
What happened in Newcastle's opening match?
The Magpies began their campaign with a dramatic 2-2 draw against Liverpool at St James' Park. Anthony Elanga marked his Premier League debut for the club by scoring his first goal since arriving from Nottingham Forest. Joe Willock ended a long personal drought, netting his first league goal since February 2024. Willock had gone 61 Premier League games and taken 40 shots without finding the net before his strike against Liverpool.
Yoane Wissa, deployed in a number 10 role, was named player of the match. He scored just one league goal in his entire first season with Newcastle, making his influential performance a positive sign. Dominik Szoboszlai's last-minute penalty for Liverpool denied Newcastle all three points, continuing a worrying trend. The club has now dropped 29 points from winning positions since the start of last season.
What are Tottenham's current problems?
Ange Postecoglou's team began the season with a concerning 1-0 home defeat to Brentford. The underlying numbers from that loss were alarming. Brentford registered an expected goals (xG) figure of 3.87, created six big chances, and unleashed 26 shots. Tottenham had not faced as many shots in a Premier League game since October 2022.
Their sole victory so far was a 5-1 League Cup win against Charlton, which featured the debut of big-money signing Savio. The winger, signed for £75 million with potential add-ons taking the fee to £85 million, scored and assisted on his debut. He is Tottenham's third most expensive signing of this summer. Savio scored nine goals for Girona in the 2023-24 season but has never managed more than one goal in any other top-flight campaign. Manager Roberto de Zerbi has set him a clear target, stating: "The best wingers score many goals."
What comes next for Newcastle United?
With two goals scored and two conceded so far, Newcastle's immediate focus is converting strong performances into wins. Their league position and current form, detailed on our standings page, show room for improvement. The historical data suggests the Tottenham trip is a fixture they can target for points. Building on the positive aspects of the Liverpool draw, particularly the goals from Elanga and Willock, will be key for Jaissle as he prepares his squad for the challenges ahead. The team's ability to hold onto leads will be tested once again in a fixture known for goals.
