FPL notes: Wissa pen miss + Newcastle the new DefCon kings?
Newcastle United secured a narrow 2-1 victory against Hull City, though the team showed signs of physical fatigue in the second half. The match highlighted ongoing fitness challenges for the young squad as they head into the international break.
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Scout Notes FPL notes: Wissa pen miss + Newcastle the new DefCon kings? September 19 96 comments 19 September 2026 96 comments Skonto Rigga Share: Newcastle United ended Hull City’s unbeaten run with a nervy 2-1 victory at St James’ Park on Saturday.
The visitors gave another decent account of themselves, however, and for all the pre-season pessimism surrounding both clubs, the Magpies and the Tigers are guaranteed to go into the international break in the top half of the Premier League table.
Here are our Scout Notes from Tyneside, featuring stats and graphics from our Match Centre.
NEWCASTLE BOUNCE BACK – JUST ABOUT Newcastle shrugged off their Gameweek 4 trouncing at Elland Road to go into the international break with a confidence-boosting win.
Confident, though, was not the word you’d use to describe this victory.
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