Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur, 2025-26 English Carabao Cup, Fourth Round
· English Carabao CupWoltemade scores again as Newcastle sink Tottenham in cup
Nick Woltemade's sixth goal of the season sealed Newcastle's passage to a fourth-successive Carabao Cup quarterfinal as they beat Tottenham on Wednesday.
Match Commentary
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 3': Foul by Pape Matar Sarr (Tottenham Hotspur).
- 3': Nick Woltemade (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 4': Foul by Pedro Porro (Tottenham Hotspur).
- 4': Harvey Barnes (Newcastle United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 5': Attempt saved. Malick Thiaw (Newcastle United) header from the right side of the six yard box is saved in the bottom right corner by Antonín Kinsky (Tottenham Hotspur). Assisted by Sandro Tonali with a cross.
- 5': Attempt blocked. Joe Willock (Newcastle United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Anthony Elanga.
- 8': Attempt blocked. Jacob Ramsey (Newcastle United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Dan Burn.
- 9': Attempt blocked. Richarlison (Tottenham Hotspur) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
- 10': Foul by Brennan Johnson (Tottenham Hotspur).
- 10': Jacob Ramsey (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 12': Attempt missed. Harvey Barnes (Newcastle United) right footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Nick Woltemade.
- 16': Foul by Jacob Ramsey (Newcastle United).
- 16': João Palhinha (Tottenham Hotspur) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 17': Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by João Palhinha.
- 18': Foul by Jacob Ramsey (Newcastle United).
- 18': Xavi Simons (Tottenham Hotspur) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 22': Offside, Tottenham Hotspur. Richarlison is caught offside.
- 23': Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Kevin Danso.
- 24': Goal! Newcastle United 1, Tottenham Hotspur 0. Fabian Schär (Newcastle United) header from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Sandro Tonali with a cross following a corner.
- 25': Richarlison (Tottenham Hotspur) is shown the yellow card.
- 28': Foul by Fabian Schär (Newcastle United).
- 28': Richarlison (Tottenham Hotspur) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 33': Anthony Elanga (Newcastle United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 33': Foul by Kevin Danso (Tottenham Hotspur).
- 33': João Palhinha (Tottenham Hotspur) is shown the yellow card.
- 39': Attempt saved. Kevin Danso (Tottenham Hotspur) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Aaron Ramsdale (Newcastle United).
- 40': Harvey Barnes (Newcastle United) hits the bar with a left footed shot from very close range. Assisted by Malick Thiaw.
- 41': Foul by Fabian Schär (Newcastle United).
- 41': Richarlison (Tottenham Hotspur) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 43': Foul by Fabian Schär (Newcastle United).
- 43': Richarlison (Tottenham Hotspur) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 44': Attempt blocked. Lucas Bergvall (Tottenham Hotspur) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Xavi Simons.
- 45'+1': Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time.
- 45'+1': Foul by Malick Thiaw (Newcastle United).
- 45'+1': Xavi Simons (Tottenham Hotspur) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 45'+1': Malick Thiaw (Newcastle United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45'+2': Attempt saved. Richarlison (Tottenham Hotspur) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Aaron Ramsdale (Newcastle United). Assisted by Kevin Danso with a headed pass.
- 45'+2': Foul by Sandro Tonali (Newcastle United).
- 45'+2': Xavi Simons (Tottenham Hotspur) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+2': Attempt blocked. Xavi Simons (Tottenham Hotspur) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Lucas Bergvall.
- 45'+3': Attempt missed. Xavi Simons (Tottenham Hotspur) right footed shot from the right side of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Lucas Bergvall.
- 45'+3': First Half ends, Newcastle United 1, Tottenham Hotspur 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Newcastle United 1, Tottenham Hotspur 0.
- 48': Handball by Emil Krafth (Newcastle United).
- 50': Goal! Newcastle United 2, Tottenham Hotspur 0. Nick Woltemade (Newcastle United) header from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Joe Willock with a cross.
- 53': Foul by Sandro Tonali (Newcastle United).
- 53': Xavi Simons (Tottenham Hotspur) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 54': Attempt saved. Rodrigo Bentancur (Tottenham Hotspur) header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Aaron Ramsdale (Newcastle United). Assisted by Pedro Porro with a cross.
- 54': Corner, Tottenham Hotspur. Conceded by Aaron Ramsdale.
- 56': Attempt missed. Joe Willock (Newcastle United) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right following a fast break.
- 57': Foul by Fabian Schär (Newcastle United).
- 57': Richarlison (Tottenham Hotspur) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 57': Fabian Schär (Newcastle United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 58': Foul by Rodrigo Bentancur (Tottenham Hotspur).
- 58': Jacob Ramsey (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 60': Attempt saved. Pape Matar Sarr (Tottenham Hotspur) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Aaron Ramsdale (Newcastle United). Assisted by Xavi Simons.
- 60': Corner, Tottenham Hotspur. Conceded by Fabian Schär.
- 61': Attempt blocked. Brennan Johnson (Tottenham Hotspur) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 65': Substitution, Tottenham Hotspur. Randal Kolo Muani replaces Rodrigo Bentancur.
- 65': Substitution, Tottenham Hotspur. Mohammed Kudus replaces Brennan Johnson.
- 66': Foul by Nick Woltemade (Newcastle United).
- 66': João Palhinha (Tottenham Hotspur) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 67': Attempt saved. Richarlison (Tottenham Hotspur) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Aaron Ramsdale (Newcastle United). Assisted by Pedro Porro with a cross.
- 67': Foul by João Palhinha (Tottenham Hotspur).
- 67': Nick Woltemade (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 68': Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Pedro Porro.
- 71': Substitution, Newcastle United. William Osula replaces Nick Woltemade.
- 71': Substitution, Newcastle United. Joelinton replaces Joe Willock.
- 72': Substitution, Newcastle United. Kieran Trippier replaces Emil Krafth.
- 73': Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Pape Matar Sarr.
- 74': Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Kevin Danso.
- 75': Attempt blocked. Fabian Schär (Newcastle United) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Kieran Trippier.
- 75': Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Djed Spence.
- 76': Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Pape Matar Sarr.
- 78': Attempt saved. Richarlison (Tottenham Hotspur) header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Aaron Ramsdale (Newcastle United). Assisted by Pedro Porro with a cross.
- 78': Foul by Randal Kolo Muani (Tottenham Hotspur).
- 78': Kieran Trippier (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 78': Substitution, Tottenham Hotspur. Mathys Tel replaces Richarlison.
- 80': Substitution, Newcastle United. Bruno Guimarães replaces Jacob Ramsey.
- 81': Foul by Kieran Trippier (Newcastle United).
- 81': Mathys Tel (Tottenham Hotspur) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 81': Kieran Trippier (Newcastle United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 85': Foul by Joelinton (Newcastle United).
- 85': Mohammed Kudus (Tottenham Hotspur) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 86': Joelinton (Newcastle United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 86': Mohammed Kudus (Tottenham Hotspur) is shown the yellow card.
- 87': Foul by Lucas Bergvall (Tottenham Hotspur).
- 87': William Osula (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 87': Anthony Elanga (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 87': Foul by Mohammed Kudus (Tottenham Hotspur).
- 89': Substitution, Newcastle United. Anthony Gordon replaces Anthony Elanga.
- 89': Delay in match (Tottenham Hotspur).
- 89': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 90'+1': Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.
- 90'+4': Foul by Kevin Danso (Tottenham Hotspur).
- 90'+4': Harvey Barnes (Newcastle United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 90'+5': Attempt missed. Malick Thiaw (Newcastle United) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Kieran Trippier with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 90'+5': Second Half ends, Newcastle United 2, Tottenham Hotspur 0.
- 0': Match ends, Newcastle United 2, Tottenham Hotspur 0.
Statistics
 TOT |
NEW |
|
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Fouls | 13 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 4 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 1 | Offsides | 0 |
| 2 | Corner Kicks | 7 |
| 1 | Saves | 6 |
| 52.7 | Possession | 47.3 |
| 11 | SHOTS | 10 |
| 6 | ON GOAL | 3 |
| 0.5 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 368 | Accurate Passes | 325 |
| 440 | Passes | 384 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 3 | Accurate Crosses | 7 |
| 19 | Crosses | 26 |
| 0.2 | Cross % | 0.3 |
| 58 | Long Balls | 43 |
| 23 | Accurate Long Balls | 27 |
| 0.4 | Long Balls % | 0.6 |
| 4 | Blocked Shots | 3 |
| 6 | Effective Tackles | 7 |
| 17 | Tackles | 10 |
| 0.4 | Tackle % | 0.7 |
| 8 | Interceptions | 13 |
| 28 | Effective Clearances | 29 |
| 28 | Clearances | 29 |
Game Information
Competition: English Carabao Cup
Venue: St. James' Park
Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
Venue: St. James' Park
Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
Line-Ups
Newcastle United (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 32 | Aaron Ramsdale (GK) |
| 12 | Malick Thiaw  |
| 5 | Fabian Schär |
| 33 | Dan Burn |
| 17 | Emil Krafth |
| 8 | Sandro Tonali |
| 41 | Jacob Ramsey |
| 28 | Joe Willock |
| 27 | Nick Woltemade |
| 11 | Harvey Barnes |
| 20 | Anthony Elanga |
Tottenham Hotspur (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 31 | Antonin Kinsky (GK) |
| 4 | Kevin Danso |
| 6 | João Palhinha |
| 24 | Djed Spence |
| 23 | Pedro Porro |
| 7 | Xavi Simons |
| 29 | Pape Matar Sarr |
| 30 | Rodrigo Bentancur |
| 9 | Richarlison |
| 15 | Lucas Bergvall |
| 22 | Brennan Johnson |
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