Newcastle 2-1 Hull: Willock and Hall Strike Early as Wissa Penalty Miss Proves Costly

Newcastle United ended Hull City's unbeaten start to the Premier League with a 2-1 victory at St James' Park on Saturday. Joe Willock and Lewis Hall scored inside the opening ten minutes, and although Mohamed-Ali Cho pulled one back for Hull, Newcastle held on despite Yoane Wissa's missed penalty before half-time.

  • Competition: Premier League
  • Venue: St James' Park
  • Score: Newcastle United 2-1 Hull City
  • Goals: Willock 3', Hall 7' | Cho 67'
  • Missed penalty: Yoane Wissa (Newcastle) saved by Konstantinos Tzolakis on 45'
  • What it means: Newcastle recover from their 4-1 defeat at Leeds; Hull suffer first league loss of the season.

Confirmed line-ups

Newcastle United

Starting XI: Lukas Hornicek; Jacob Murphy, Sean Steur, Matt Crooks, Lewis Hall; Joe Willock, Harvey Barnes; Yoane Wissa, Sorba Thomas

Substitutes: Not specified in the source.

Hull City

Starting XI: Konstantinos Tzolakis; Lewie Coyle, Ryan Giles, Mohamed Belloumi, Tim Iroegbunam; Sorba Thomas (first league start)

Substitutes: Mohamed-Ali Cho (came on after 63'), plus others not specified in the source.

Selection notes

Sorba Thomas made his first league start for Hull City. Newcastle's Sean Steur was involved in clearing a dangerous cross from Matt Crooks in the 22nd minute. Lukas Hornicek started in goal for Newcastle. Hull's Mohamed-Ali Cho began on the bench but was introduced shortly before his 67th-minute goal. The source does not provide full line-ups or formations.

The numbers

  • 3' – Joe Willock's opening goal, assisted by Harvey Barnes.
  • 7' – Lewis Hall doubles the lead, again assisted by Barnes.
  • 45' – Yoane Wissa's penalty saved by Konstantinos Tzolakis.
  • 67' – Mohamed-Ali Cho pulls one back for Hull.
  • 81' – Tim Iroegbunam's close-range volley goes inches over the bar.
  • 4 – Minutes between Cho's introduction and his goal.

The key moments from St James' Park

  • 3': GOAL! Lovely work from Barnes allows Willock to smash past Tzolakis from just inside the box to put Newcastle in front from their first meaningful attack.
  • 7': GOAL! Hall makes it two with a pinpoint finish into the bottom-left corner after another brilliant run and throughball from Barnes — his second assist in the first 10 minutes.
  • 15': CAREFUL! Lukas Hornicek almost hands Hull a goal as Mohamed Belloumi robs him of the ball on the six-yard line, but the goalkeeper smothers at the second attempt and the ball is cleared.
  • 22': CHANCE! Matt Crooks' bending low cross almost finds Thomas in the box but Sean Steur is there to clear his lines expertly.
  • 32': SO CLOSE! A brilliant fizzed cross from Murphy is somehow missed by both Wissa and Barnes, and Hall's eventual back-post effort is spooned over.
  • 45': PENALTY SAVED! Wissa cannot convert from the spot! Thomas is adjudged to have fouled Murphy with an outstretched hand brushing the winger's leg, but Tzolakis gets down ever so well to tip it round the right-hand post.
  • 67': GOAL! Cho gets one back for Hull just four minutes after coming on with an expert finish that kisses the post and nestles in the net.
  • 81': SO, SO CLOSE! It looks for all the world that Iroegbunam has equalised, but his close-range volley is inches above the crossbar and Newcastle hold on.

Why Newcastle's fast start was the difference

Harvey Barnes was the catalyst. His through-ball for Joe Willock's opener and his assist for Lewis Hall's second gave Newcastle a cushion inside seven minutes. That early control allowed them to absorb Hull's second-half pressure, even after Mohamed-Ali Cho halved the deficit.

Newcastle's midfield, with Barnes and Willock linking, repeatedly exposed Hull's back line. The missed penalty from Yoane Wissa kept the door ajar, but Konstantinos Tzolakis's save from the spot ultimately proved a turning point. Hull's response after the break, driven by full-backs Lewie Coyle and Ryan Giles, asked questions, but Tim Iroegbunam's late miss summed up their night.

For Hull, the defeat ends a fairytale start to Premier League life. They showed resilience, but the early goals left them chasing the game. Newcastle's win, after Monday's 4-1 drubbing at Leeds, was much-needed and keeps their season on track.

Talking points

  • Should Newcastle have been more ruthless after going 2-0 up inside 10 minutes? Their failure to kill the game let Hull back in.
  • Was the penalty decision correct? Sorba Thomas was adjudged to have fouled Jacob Murphy with an outstretched arm.
  • Can Hull bounce back from their first defeat, or will this dent their confidence?
  • How important was Harvey Barnes' two assists in securing the three points?

What happens next

Newcastle will look to build on this win in their next Premier League fixture, while Hull aim to recover from their first loss. The result leaves Newcastle with renewed momentum after their heavy defeat at Leeds, and Hull seeking to prove their early-season form was no fluke. Both sides will learn their next opponents when the fixtures are confirmed.

Frequently asked questions

What was the score between Newcastle and Hull?

Newcastle won 2-1 at St James' Park.

Who scored for Newcastle against Hull?

Joe Willock (3') and Lewis Hall (7') scored for Newcastle, both assisted by Harvey Barnes.

Did Yoane Wissa miss a penalty for Newcastle?

Yes, Wissa's penalty on the stroke of half-time was saved by Hull goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis.

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