Newcastle’s 0W-2D-0L home record meets Hull City’s unbeaten start

Newcastle’s 0W-2D-0L home record meets Hull City’s unbeaten start today at 14:00 UTC. St James’ Park hosts a fixture between Newcastle, 12th on five points, and fifth-placed Hull, who have eight from four; Tony Harrington is the referee.

What's at stake

Hull City are three points ahead of Newcastle, while Arsenal lead the Premier League with 12 points. A Newcastle win would take them level with Hull on eight points, whereas a Hull victory would extend the gap to six; a draw would preserve the current three-point difference. Newcastle also trail Arsenal by seven points, with Hull four behind the leaders.

The numbers

Newcastle have scored four and conceded four in two home games, and they are still without a home clean sheet. Their overall record is seven goals scored and eight conceded across four matches. Hull’s away record is stronger: one win and one draw, with three goals scored, two conceded and one clean sheet.

The recent form lines point in different directions. Newcastle’s last four results are draw, win, draw, loss, while Hull’s are win, win, draw, draw. Hull have therefore avoided defeat in all four league matches, compared with Newcastle’s one defeat in their latest four but only one win in that sequence.

One to watch

M. Belloumi is the only player from either squad listed on the league scorer chart. The Hull City attacker has two goals and one assist in four appearances, accounting for a direct contribution to three of the club’s five overall goals. His involvement gives Newcastle a clear individual threat to monitor at St James’ Park.

Why it matters

Newcastle are seeking their first home win of the season after two draws on their own ground. Hull can strengthen a top-five position and move to 11 points with victory, while Newcastle’s total could rise from five to eight if they take all three points today.