Premier League Gameweek 5
Newcastle 2 - 1 FT Hull City
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
3' Joe Willock (Harvey Barnes)
7' Lewis Hall (Harvey Barnes)
Matt Crooks 29'
Mohamed Belloumi 39'
↓ Matt Crooks ↑Tim Iroegbunam 45'
Konstantinos Tzolakis 45'+2
45'+2 Yoane Wissa
45'+3 Jacob Murphy
HT
Ryan Giles 49'
↓ Sorba Thomas ↑Mohamed Ali Cho 63'
66' ↓ Sean Steur ↑Fabian Schär
Mohamed Ali Cho (Mohamed Belloumi) 67'
74' ↓ Matias Fernandez-Pardo ↑Bazoumana Touré
↓ Regan Slater ↑Lucas Gourna-Douath 78'
↓ John Egan ↑Robinio Vaz 78'
↓ Mohamed Belloumi ↑Joe Gelhardt 83'
87' ↓ Joe Willock ↑Aladji Bamba
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Newcastle
Goalkeepers
Lukáš Horníček 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Lewis Miley 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
71%
Duel Win %
Malick Thiaw 
MAGNET
88
Activity
88
Activity
83
Passes
5
Duels
Sven Botman
MAGNET
83
Activity
83
Activity
73
Passes
10
Duels
Lewis Hall 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Midfielders
Sean Steur
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Joe Willock
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Jacob Murphy 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Matias Fernandez-Pardo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Harvey Barnes 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
2
Assists
23%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Yoane Wissa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Nick Pope 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Fabian Schär
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miodrag Pivaš
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Miley
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aladji Bamba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bazoumana Touré
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
V. Salia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Thompson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Mills
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hull City
Goalkeepers
Konstantinos Tzolakis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Lewie Coyle
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Semi Ajayi
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
John Egan
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Lucas Herrington
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
46%
Pass Acc
Ryan Giles
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
17%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Mohamed Belloumi 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.8
Rating
Matt Crooks
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
45
Entry
Regan Slater
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Sorba Thomas
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
Oli McBurnie
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
BENCH
Dillon Phillips
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Paddy McNair
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jens Hjertø-Dahl
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Elliot Stroud
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Gourna-Douath
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Timothy Iroegbunam
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Mohamed-Ali Cho
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
J. Gelhardt
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Robinio Vaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/27/2024 | Hull City | 0 - 2 | Newcastle | Friendlies Clubs | The MKM Stadium |
| 11/29/2016 | Hull City | 1 - 1 (PEN 3-1) | Newcastle | League Cup | KCOM Stadium |
| 01/31/2015 | Hull City | 0 - 3 | Newcastle | Premier League | KCOM Stadium |
| 09/20/2014 | Newcastle | 2 - 2 | Hull City | Premier League | St. James' Park (Newcastle-upon-Tyne) |
| 03/01/2014 | Hull City | 1 - 4 | Newcastle | Premier League | Kingston Communications Stadium (Hull) |
| 09/21/2013 | Newcastle | 2 - 3 | Hull City | Premier League | St. James' Park (Newcastle-upon-Tyne) |
Newcastle Win
Hull City Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +11
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -9
P: 5 GD: -6
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +11
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -9
P: 5 GD: -6
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Newcastle
Hull City
Newcastle
Hull City
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Early Blitz Sees Newcastle Hold Off Hull
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 62/100. Newcastle's devastating opening seven minutes provided just enough cushion to survive a relentless second-half siege at St James' Park.
The Early Blitz
St James' Park witnessed a breathtaking start as Newcastle tore through the visitors. The Intensity was off the charts from the opening whistle. Just three minutes in, Joe Willock found the back of the net to set an aggressive tempo. Before the away end could process the setback, Lewis Hall doubled the advantage in the seventh minute. Both early strikes were orchestrated by the clinical vision of Harvey Barnes, who carved up the opposition defense with ease. The hosts controlled possession during this early phase, dictating the rhythm and leaving Hull City shell-shocked and scrambling to plug the gaps in their defensive line.
The Penalty Reprieve
The true shift in Balance arrived just before the halftime whistle. Newcastle had a golden opportunity to bury the contest from the spot, but Yoane Wissa fluffed his lines, missing the critical penalty in stoppage time. That miss injected immediate belief into the visitors. Instead of walking down the tunnel three goals behind, Hull City emerged for the second half with renewed defiance. They abandoned caution and started flooding the attacking third, transforming the contest into a high-octane 32-shot thriller. A relentless wave of 11 corners tested the Newcastle backline as the visitors searched desperately for a lifeline in the North East.
The Tigers' Surge
The Stakes rose dramatically in the 67th minute when super-sub Mohamed Ali Cho made an instant impact. Brought on just four minutes prior, Cho finished a slick move orchestrated by Mohamed Belloumi to cut the deficit in half. Despite Hull City launching 21 total shots and applying massive pressure, Newcastle's defense refused to buckle entirely. The hosts survived the late storm to secure a vital victory that halts Hull's momentum near the Europa League spots. For Newcastle, those chaotic opening minutes proved just enough to claim maximum points in a thoroughly entertaining early-season clash.
Key Questions
Was the penalty miss by H. Barnes the turning point?
Actually, Yoane Wissa missed the first-half penalty, not Barnes. That miss gave Hull City the belief to launch a fierce second-half comeback attempt.
How did substitute H. Barnes change the game?
Harvey Barnes was actually a starter, providing two crucial early assists. It was Hull City's Mohamed Ali Cho who changed the game as a super-sub, scoring quickly after entering.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Unbeaten Runs on the Line on Tyneside
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 57/100. Both sides put their undefeated starts to the ultimate test in a matchup that promises fireworks and heavy attacking output.
The Setup
Early-season encounters rarely offer this much intrigue, but the situation at St. James' Park is compelling. Newcastle sit ninth after picking up five points from three matches, leaning on an offense that has already netted six times. The visitors are the real surprise package, though. Hull City fly high in third place, boasting back-to-back wins and an eight-point haul that demands respect. A solid Form rating confirms that neither team is showing early weaknesses, while the relatively low Stakes of a Round 5 clash allow both managers to take tactical risks. A combined average of 3.5 goals per game tells the story: we expect chaos rather than a cagey midfield battle. It is a genuine test of Balance for two sides that prefer to push forward rather than sit back.
Key Battle
The spotlight falls on the middle of the park, where Joe Willock will try to dictate the tempo for the hosts against the dangerous M. Belloumi. Willock arrives fresh off a goal and looks entirely in his element. However, Hull City's breakout star brings a high Stars rating to this fixture, making him a constant counter-attacking threat that the home defense cannot ignore.
Our Prediction
Our verdict expects the home side's firepower to ultimately overwhelm the visitors. While Hull City will likely find the back of the net given their attacking momentum, Newcastle's relentless pressure should secure a 3-1 victory and three vital points.