Newcastle hosts Hull City in EPL clash with contrasting starts

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Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Newcastle hosts Hull City in EPL clash with contrasting starts
Summary

Newcastle United prepares to host Hull City at St James' Park as they seek their first home league win of the season. Newcastle remains unbeaten over five matches but faced scrutiny after a recent 4-1 loss to Leeds United. Hull City, currently fourth in the league, aims to maintain their strong form as a promoted side, boasting an impressive start, including having the fewest possessions. The match will highlight Newcastle's goal-scoring challenges and the effectiveness of Hull's pressing tactics, emphasizing their adapted play style from last season.

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  • •Newcastle aims for first home win of the season.
  • •Hull City targets to avoid defeat in first five games.
  • •Newcastle has conceded 39 goals in 23 matches this year.
  • •Hull's success rooted in continuity from last season.
  • •Match taking place at St James' Park on September 18.
Latest Updates
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  • 7:09 PMYahoo Sports — Nottingham Forest v Coventry City: Key stats and talking points
  • 6:46 PMYahoo Sports — Newcastle v Hull City: Key stats and talking points
What they're saying
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Coventry were served up a couple of shockers by getting Arsenal and Manchester City as their first two away fixtures, and this trip is far from easy for them either. In fact, this is another stinker of a game for Sky Blues boss Frank Lampard, because they are still struggling while Oliver Glasner seems to be getting Nottingham Forest going after a slow burner of a start. There is a strong chance Coventry's confidence has been sapped already so Lampard will be trying to rally the troops and give his players some belief they can compete at this level.

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Newcastle United seek a first home league win of the season as they face high-flying Hull City, the only team to play at St James' Park more than once in the Premier League and never lose (W2, D1). Throughout Newcastle's unbeaten five-match start to the season, it was evident that this vibrant young team is, as is the nature of any rebuild, a work in progress. Matthias Jaissle's side had been defying some underlying metrics in the opening three league games, which made their positive start to the season look unsustainable.

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Nottingham Forest vs Coventry City lineups will be closely watched when the two sides meet at the City Ground on Saturday evening. The Premier League Gameweek 5 clash kicks off at 5:30 pm BST, with both managers facing selection issues.Oliver Glasner is expected to make changes in attack after Forest’s 2-1 win at Aston Villa, […] The post Nottingham Forest vs Coventry City Lineups Today: Confirmed Starting XI, Team News and Live Updates appeared first on HEAVY.

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