Newcastle United defeats Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 as Elanga and Wissa seal away win

Newcastle United walked into the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on August 29, 2026, and walked out with all three points after a composed 2-0 victory. Anthony Elanga opened the scoring in the 62nd minute before Yoane Wissa doubled the lead ten minutes later, leaving Spurs to contemplate another frustrating result at home.

How the goals unfolded

In the 62nd minute, A. Dedic found Elanga with a well-weighted pass, and the Swedish winger did the rest.

In the 72nd minute, Nick Woltemade whipped in a corner that found Yoane Wissa in a dangerous position. Wissa, one of Newcastle’s summer acquisitions, converted with the confidence of a player settling into his new surroundings quickly.

Newcastle’s summer business paying dividends

Wissa’s goal was his first meaningful contribution in a competitive match for the club, and the manner of it, arriving from a set-piece routine involving fellow newcomer Woltemade, tells you something about how quickly the squad is gelling.

Elanga’s ability to drift into space and finish with composure has become a reliable weapon, and his partnership with Dedic on the right side is developing into something opponents will need to plan for.

Tottenham’s early-season struggles

For Spurs, this result compounds what has been a rough opening to the campaign. Their earlier defeat to Liverpool already raised questions about whether this squad has the backbone to compete at the top of the table. A home loss to Newcastle, without even managing a consolation goal, does nothing to quiet those doubts.

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