Newcastle beat Hull 2-1 after early blitz ends unbeaten run

Newcastle United secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Hull City at St James' Park on Saturday, September 19, 2026, ending the visitors' unbeaten start to the Premier League season. The win provided a vital response for manager Matthias Jaissle's side following their 4-1 defeat to Leeds United five days earlier. The match was decided in a blistering opening spell. Harvey Barnes provided assists for both Newcastle goals, with Joe Willock scoring in the first minute and Lewis Hall doubling the lead in the seventh minute. According to Opta Analyst, Barnes' two early assists were the earliest ever recorded by a Newcastle player in a Premier League game. Hull City, who had been unbeaten in their first four matches, pulled a goal back in the 67th minute through substitute Mohamed-Ali Cho. The goal sparked a sustained period of pressure from the visitors, but Newcastle's defense held firm to secure the three points. The victory was tempered by Newcastle's ongoing injury crisis. The club confirmed that defender Tino Livramento suffered a calf injury in training, ruling him out of the match and preventing him from joining the England squad for the international break.