Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur Preview

St. James’ Park transforms into a cauldron of intensity as Newcastle United host Tottenham Hotspur in a mouth-watering Carabao Cup Round on Wednesday evening, October 29th, 2025, with kick-off scheduled for 20:00 GMT. The Magpies soar into this encounter buoyed by an exceptional run of form, having compiled four victories from their last five outings across all competitions. Their most recent conquest—a hard-fought 2-1 triumph over Fulham at St. James’ Park—extended their impressive winning sequence and demonstrated their capacity to navigate challenging encounters with determination. The emphatic 3-0 demolition of Benfica in Champions League action showcased their European credentials, while their comfortable 2-0 victory over Nottingham Forest and ruthless 4-0 annihilation of Union St.-Gilloise underlined their attacking potency. Only a solitary blemish mars their recent record: the 2-1 defeat at Brighton, which serves as a reminder that concentration lapses can prove costly at this level. Tottenham Hotspur, by stark contrast, arrive on Tyneside shrouded in uncertainty and inconsistency. Spurs’ recent form reveals a troubling pattern of mediocrity, with just one victory from their last five fixtures painting a picture of a side struggling to discover rhythm or identity. Their latest outing—a comprehensive 3-0 hammering at the hands of Everton—exposed defensive vulnerabilities that Newcastle will undoubtedly target with relish.

The psychological dynamics surrounding this fixture add layers of intrigue. Newcastle’s fortress mentality at St. James’ Park, combined with their surge of confidence, positions them as favorites to progress. However, Tottenham’s unpredictability—demonstrated by their battling 2-1 victory over Leeds United—suggests they remain dangerous adversaries when circumstances align. The head-to-head record reveals a fascinating narrative of Newcastle dominance, with the last five meetings producing three Newcastle victories and two draws. Most significantly, Newcastle’s commanding 4-0 destruction of Spurs at St. James’ Park in April 2024 remains fresh in the memory, a result that showcased the Magpies’ capacity to overwhelm visiting opposition when firing on all cylinders. The 1-1 tie in August 2025’s friendly encounter demonstrated Tottenham’s ability to frustrate Newcastle, while their 1-2 victory away in London in January 2025 proved they possess the quality to emerge victorious in hostile territory. For global audiences eager to witness this compelling domestic cup encounter, coverage spans multiple territories: viewers in the United Kingdom can access ITV1 and Sky Sports Main Event, while American fans will find the action on Paramount+ and Amazon Prime Video. Canadian supporters have options through DAZN Canada and fuboTV Canada, while Australian audiences can tune in via beIN Sports Connect.

Possible line-ups:

Newcastle (4-3-3)

Ramsdale, Thiaw, Schär, Willock, Osula, Miley, Elanga, Burn, Joelinton, Barnes, Krafh

Tottenham (4-3-3)

Kinsky, Palhinha, Danso, Bentancur, Gray, Tel, Odobert, Porro, Johnson, Bergvall, Spence

⚫⚪ Newcastle United Form

Result	Home	Score	Away	Competition	Date
✓	Newcastle United	2-1	Fulham	English Premier League	Oct 25, 2025
✓	Newcastle United	3-0	Benfica	Champions League	Oct 21, 2025
✗	Brighton & Hove Albion	2-1	Newcastle United	English Premier League	Oct 18, 2025
✓	Newcastle United	2-0	Nottingham Forest	English Premier League	Oct 5, 2025
✓	Union St.-Gilloise	0-4	Newcastle United	Champions League	Oct 1, 2025

⚪ Tottenham Hotspur Form

Result	Home	Score	Away	Competition	Date
✗	Everton	3-0	Tottenham Hotspur	English Premier League	Oct 26, 2025
🤝	AS Monaco	0-0	Tottenham Hotspur	Champions League	Oct 22, 2025
✗	Tottenham Hotspur	1-2	Aston Villa	English Premier League	Oct 19, 2025
✓	Leeds United	1-2	Tottenham Hotspur	English Premier League	Oct 4, 2025
🤝	Bodo/Glimt	2-2	Tottenham Hotspur	Champions League	Sep 30, 2025

🆚 Head-to-Head Record

Home	Score	Away	Competition	Date
Tottenham Hotspur	1-1	Newcastle United	Club Friendly	Aug 3, 2025
Tottenham Hotspur	1-2	Newcastle United	English Premier League	Jan 4, 2025
Newcastle United	2-1	Tottenham Hotspur	English Premier League	Sep 1, 2024
Newcastle United	1-1	Tottenham Hotspur	Club Friendly	May 22, 2024
Newcastle United	4-0	Tottenham Hotspur	English Premier League	Apr 13, 2024

📺 TV Listings / Streaming

Country	Broadcaster
United Kingdom	ITV1 UK, ITVX, Sky Sports Main Event
USA	Paramount+, Amazon Prime Video
Canada	DAZN Canada, fuboTV Canada
Australia	beIN Sports Connect, Amazon Prime Video
Brazil	Disney+ Premium Brazil
Germany	DAZN Germany
France	beIN SPORTS CONNECT
India	FanCode
Turkey	Exxen
Japan	DAZN Japan