Newcastle v Hull

A superb start for Newcastle was enough to secure them three points today, beating Hull 2-1 at St. James’ Park. Willock opened the scoring in the third minute, when the midfielder blasted a strike past Tzolakis at his near post. Just four minutes later, it was 2-0 for the hosts. Hall found himself in space on the left side of the penalty area, before arrowing a low effort into the bottom-right corner. Newcastle squandered a major chance to wrap up the whole match before the half-time interval, when Wissa saw a penalty saved by the outstretched Tzolakis. Hull looked to be dead and buried in the second half, with Newcastle looking the more likely to get the third goal of the match, but that was until the 67th minute, when Cho found a goal minutes after coming on. From that point on, Hull threw absolutely everything at Hornicek and his defence, but simply couldn’t find a late, and deserved, equaliser. Newcastle ended the afternoon with the higher xG, with it being 1.41-1.24 in their favour. Incredibly, Hull had 21 shots in the match, with 18 of them coming in the second half! The result sees Newcastle go level on points with Hull and only behind them on goal difference, with the two sides sitting in seventh and eighth. Next up for Newcastle is a match against Coventry City away – Hull host Everton. Thank you all for tuning into our coverage this afternoon and have a great evening!

FULL-TIME: NEWCASTLE UNITED 2-1 HULL CITY

LATE CORNER FOR HULL – TZOLAKIS IS UP FOR IT!

This is now end to end at St. James’ Park! Newcastle are looking to break forwards whenever they can win the ball back, but Hull have had 85% possession in the last 10 minutes!

It is backs to the wall and just clear at all costs for Newcastle here. Hull are all over the home side! There will be a minimum of six minutes of added time.

It has been a super attacking display from Hull, who have had four times the number of shots this half compared to the first (three in the first, 12 so far in the second).