Match report

Newcastle Defeats Tottenham 2–0 in League Cup Clash

Newcastle
Newcastle
2–0
FT
Tottenham
Tottenham
Oct 29, 2025

Newcastle's determined defense and clinical finishing proved too much for Tottenham in the League Cup clash on October 29, 2025. Fabian Schär opened the scoring with an assist from S. Tonali at the 24th minute, followed by N. Woltemade's second goal in the 50th minute courtesy of a beautiful pass from J. Willock.

Key Facts

  • • Newcastle secured victory with goals by Fabian Schär (24') and N. Woltemade (50')
  • • Tottenham received three yellow cards: Richarlison (25'), J. Palhinha (33'), M. Kudus (86')
  • • Substitutions: Tottenham brought on B. Johnson, Rodrigo Bentancur, Tel; Newcastle subbed in Willock, Woltemade, E. Krafth, Ramsey, and Elanga

Lineups

Newcastle

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 32 A. Ramsdale (G)
  • 17 E. Krafth (D)
  • 5 F. Schar (D)
  • 12 M. Thiaw (D)
  • 33 D. Burn (D)
  • 28 J. Willock (M)
  • 8 S. Tonali (M)
  • 41 J. Ramsey (M)
  • 20 A. Elanga (F)
  • 27 N. Woltemade (F)
  • 11 H. Barnes (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 N. Pope
  • 2 K. Trippier
  • 4 S. Botman
  • 7 Joelinton
  • 10 A. Gordon
  • 18 W. Osula
  • 23 J. Murphy
  • 39 Bruno Guimaraes
  • 67 L. Miley

Tottenham

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 31 A. Kinsky (G)
  • 23 P. Porro (D)
  • 6 J. Palhinha (D)
  • 4 K. Danso (D)
  • 24 D. Spence (D)
  • 30 R. Bentancur (M)
  • 29 P. M. Sarr (M)
  • 22 B. Johnson (M)
  • 7 X. Simons (M)
  • 15 L. Bergvall (M)
  • 9 Richarlison (F)

Substitutes

  • 40 B. Austin
  • 46 L. Gunter
  • 11 M. Tel
  • 20 M. Kudus
  • 37 M. van de Ven
  • 39 R. Kolo Muani
  • 44 D. Scarlett
  • 52 C. Olusesi
  • 76 J. Rowswell

Timeline

  1. Newcastle
    24' Newcastle Goal · Normal Goal
    Fabian Schär · Assist: S. Tonali
  2. Tottenham
    25' Tottenham Card · Yellow Card
    Richarlison

    Argument

  3. Tottenham
    33' Tottenham Card · Yellow Card
    J. Palhinha

    Argument

  4. Newcastle
    45'+1 Newcastle Card · Yellow Card
    M. Thiaw

    Foul

  5. Newcastle
    50' Newcastle Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Woltemade · Assist: J. Willock
  6. Newcastle
    57' Newcastle Card · Yellow Card
    Fabian Schär

    Foul

  7. Tottenham
    65' Tottenham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Johnson · On: M. Kudus
  8. Tottenham
    65' Tottenham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Rodrigo Bentancur · On: R. Kolo Muani
  9. Newcastle
    71' Newcastle subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Willock · On: Joelinton
  10. Newcastle
    71' Newcastle subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Woltemade · On: W. Osula
  11. Newcastle
    72' Newcastle subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Krafth · On: K. Trippier
  12. Tottenham
    78' Tottenham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Richarlison · On: M. Tel
  13. Newcastle
    80' Newcastle subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Ramsey · On: Bruno Guimaraes
  14. Newcastle
    81' Newcastle Card · Yellow Card
    K. Trippier

    Foul

  15. Tottenham
    86' Tottenham Card · Yellow Card
    M. Kudus

    Argument

  16. Newcastle
    89' Newcastle subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Elanga · On: Anthony Gordon

Match Stats

Stat Newcastle Tottenham
Fouls 13 10
Pass Accuracy 85% 83%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 11
Corners 7 2
Total Passes 382 440
Yellow Cards 4 3
Blocked Shots 3 4
Shots on Target 3 6
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 1
Possession 47% 53%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 325 367
Shots Inside Box 9 6
Saves 6 1
Shots Outside Box 1 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Newcastle took the lead with a swift goal from Fabian Schär at 24 minutes, silencing Tottenham's efforts to establish control.
  • ▸ N. Woltemade's second goal at 50 minutes effectively ended any comeback aspirations for Tottenham, solidifying Newcastle’s grip on the game.