Newcastle's start was ruthless. Willock and Hall both scored before the 10-minute mark, giving the hosts a 2-0 advantage. The sequence formed the first major highlights of the match and established Newcastle's control from the outset.
Hull City responded after half-time, when Cho scored to cut the deficit. The goal reduced the score to 2-1, but it was not enough to restore parity as Newcastle protected its narrow lead through the remainder of the contest.
The final score was 2-1, a result shaped by Newcastle's two-goal burst and Hull's single reply. The stats tell a simple story: two early Newcastle goals were answered by one second-half Hull strike. For a concise summary, the home side's early efficiency proved decisive, while Hull's response came too late to force an equaliser.
Our pre-match analysis called this one correctly. These picks were backed before kick-off and landed after the final result.
1X2: Home @1.66
Pre-match pick: Newcastle are the clear lean, but missing data makes this a cautious pick.