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Carabao Cup Campaign Ends at St James’ Park – Newcastle United 2‑0 Tottenham

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Carabao Cup Campaign Ends at St James’ Park – Newcastle United 2‑0 Tottenham

Match Summary

The Carabao Cup run for Tottenham ended in disappointment at the hands of holders Newcastle United, who secured a 2‑0 victory at St James’ Park to progress to the quarter‑finals. Goals from Fabian Schär (24′) and Nick Woltemade (50′) sealed the result. Tottenham Hotspur+2Sky Sports+2
Despite Tottenham enjoying more possession and registering more shots on target, they were unable to convert opportunities into goals and ultimately paid the price for lapses at set‑pieces and defensive organisation. Tottenham Hotspur+1

Key Moments & Turning Points

  • Schär’s opener arrived via a corner, heading in at the near post where Tottenham’s zonal marking broke down. Sky Sports+1

  • Early in the second half, Woltemade rose to head in the second goal, effectively putting the tie beyond reach. Tottenham Hotspur+1

  • Tottenham’s complaints about the first goal centred on a delay in play when full‑back Djed Spence had his boot off and was re‑tying laces, yet play resumed quickly. The club cited this as a key ‘small margin’ error. Tottenham Hotspur+1

  • Although Spurs created several good opportunities — including a header from Lucas Bergvall’s pass and a shot from Xavi Simons — they failed to trouble the keeper fundamentally enough. Tottenham Hotspur+1

Tactical & Performance Analysis

  • Tottenham boss Thomas Frank remarked that their performance was “good” in many respects, but the margins of set‑pieces and defensive decisions cost them the tie. “Football sometimes is margins,” he said. Tottenham Hotspur

  • Newcastle, meanwhile, displayed efficiency and solidity. Their ability to score from aerial situations (both goals via headers) underlined their preparation and threat at dead‑balls. ESPN

  • On Tottenham’s side, despite higher possession, the inability to convert dominance into decisive moments – and the concession of costly mistakes – will likely be the focus of internal review.

Implications

  • The result ends Tottenham’s Carabao Cup ambitions for this season and shifts their focus fully back to league and other cup commitments.

  • For Newcastle, the victory reinforces their Carabao Cup credentials as holders and demonstrates their readiness for the next round.

  • Tottenham will reflect on squad rotation, defensive set‑piece organisation and the timing of tactical adjustments when under pressure.

Looking Ahead

Tottenham must now regroup quickly. The loss highlights the need for sharper execution in knockout games and stronger resilience in decisive moments. Meanwhile, Newcastle moves on, confident and with momentum from a clean and measured performance.

Keywords

Tottenham Hotspur · Newcastle United · Carabao Cup · October 2025 · Fabian Schär · Nick Woltemade · Thomas Frank · St James’ Park · set‑pieces · knockout football

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