Newcastle back to winning ways as Willock and Hall end Hull’s unbeaten start

Lewis Hall celebrates scoring Newcastle’s second goal, which proved decisive. Photograph: Owen Humphreys/PA Lewis Hall celebrates scoring Newcastle’s second goal, which proved decisive. Photograph: Owen Humphreys/PA Premier League Newcastle back to winning ways as Willock and Hall end Hull’s unbeaten start Louise Taylor at St James' Park Sat 19 Sep 2026 12.14 EDT Last modified on Sat 19 Sep 2026 16.30 EDT Share Prefer the Guardian on Google Hull always knew, sooner or later, they would lose a Premier League game, but no one can say they did not do everything in their power to try to delay that inaugural top-tier defeat.

After conceding two goals in the opening seven minutes, Hull could easily have folded but they are made of sterner stuff than that. Tellingly, they also sensed the inherent fragility of a gifted, but injury-hit and extremely youthful Newcastle.