Huddersfield 1-0 Newcastle, Premier League LIVE: Aaron Mooy strike maintains perfect Terriers start

  • Aaron Mooy struck in 50th minute to seal second straight win for Huddersfield
  • Huddersfield Town starting XI: Lossl, Smith, Jorgensen, Schindler, Lowe, Mooy, Billing, Kachunga (Palmer), Van la Parra (Quaner), Ince (Hefele), Mounie
  • Newcastle United starting XI: Elliot, Mbemba, Lascelles, Clark, Manquillo, Merino, Hayden (Diame), Ritchie, Perez (Murphy), Atsu, Gayle (Joselu)
  • READ: The full match report from the John Smith's Stadium 

They’d sold out of home shirts hours before kick-off and could barely accommodate the tide of fans who flowed into the freshly painted prefabricated hut they’re calling the ‘Huddersfield Town Megastore.’

That’s what the anticipation looks and feels like when you’ve been waiting for the top flight since 1972.

READ: The full match report from the John Smith's Stadium  


  • Dan Ripley

    Host commentator

15:26

Two wins out of two for Huddersfield who join Manchester United and West Brom in maintaining a 100 per cent start. Newcastle meanwhile remain pointless but are in good (bad?) company along with Brighton, Bournemouth, Crystal Palace and West Ham.

Attention now turns to arguably the biggest game of the weekend as Tottenham take on Chelsea at Wembley. Join me on this link for all the action.

That's all from me on the clash at the John Smith's Stadium though, where you can catch the post-match reaction on the homepage. Cheerio.

15:21
FULL-TIME: Huddersfield Town 1-0 Newcastle United
Huddersfield Town supporters celebrate inside the John Smith's Stadium
15:18
Huddersfield Town substitution

90+2min: Final change to kill some time for the hosts as Tom Ince departs in favour of Michael Hefele.

15:17

90+1min: There will be four added on minutes at the John Smith's Stadium - as Lascelles is booked following an aerial challenge with Mounie.

15:16

89min: Steve Mounie is booked, rather harshly, following a tangle with Ciaran Clark. It's still all looking rather desperate from the Toon though as Joselu's long range effort is saved easily by Lossl.

Steve Mounie of Huddersfield Town wins a header over Mikel Merino of Newcastle United
15:14

86min: The sun is breaking out in Yorkshire and Huddersfield have the ball exactly where they want it - near a Newcastle corner flag.

As it stands the Premier League new boys are heading for second in the table and level on points with leaders Manchester United.

Two games only, maybe. But you'd rather have six points than zero - and the latter is exactly what Newcastle will be left with right now.

15:10

83min: Not long now for Huddersfield to hold on and maintain their perfect Premier League start.

There still hasn't really been a Newcastle response to falling behind. The Toon are seeing more of the ball but the home side don't look under too much pressure.

15:07
Newcastle United substitution

80min: As Newcastle make their final change by replacing Perez for Jacob Murphy - making his debut, the stadium attendance is announced as 24,128 - a record for the ground.

15:05

78min: Into the book goes Palmer following a clumsy lunge on Jamaal Lascelles where the substitute failed to get anywhere near the ball.

15:02
Newcastle United substitution

76min: A second change for Newcastle as Hayden departs to be replaced by Mo Diame.

Joselu of Newcastle (right) checks if Jonas Lossl is ok after after charging down the keeper
15:00

73min: Huddersfield have started to drop slightly deeper in the last few minutes and their attacks are being built with more caution now.

Philip Billing plays in a dangerous low cross from the left but there are no takers as the ball rolls away for a goal kick.

14:58
Huddersfield Town substitution

72min: A second change now for the hosts as Kasey Palmer, on loan from Chelsea, comes on to replace Elias Kachunga.

14:56
Huddersfield Town substitution

69min: First change for Huddersfield as Collin Quaner replaces Rajiv van La Parra for the hosts.

14:55

68min: That's better from Joselu, who plays a one-two on the edge of the box before his low stabbed shot is turned wide.

From the corner ball falls kindly for Ayoyze Pere six yards out, but the forward can only steer his volley well over the bar. Must do better.

14:52

66min: Philip Billing is next into the referee's notebook after a cynical challenge to bring down Christian Atsu.

Aaron Mooy celebrates opening the scoring for Huddersfield Town in front of their fans
14:52

64min: Not the impact Newcastle fans were hoping from Joselu. The forward charges down a Jonas Lossl clearance, only to connect with the keeper's shin.

It didn't look intentional but was enough to earn the new signing from Stoke a booking.

14:49

61min: On the hour and Newcastle actually launch an attack - from small acorns and all that. The ball is worked out to Javi Manquillo on the right whose back post cross is just too far for Ritchie to take full advantage of. That's about as good as it has been for the Toon in this second period.

14:45

58min: Not too much of a response from the Newcastle players. In fact Huddersfield look more likely to grab a second as the home fans continue to bounce off the walls inside the stadium following that Mooy strike.

14:44
From OptaJoe
14:42

54min: Hayden's robust challenges have been adding up and the midfielder becomes the first Toon player booked after a foul on Philip Billing.

Aaron Mooy opens the scoring against Newcastle United for Huddersfield Town
Mooy celebrates his strike at the John Smith's Stadium that opened the scoring
14:40
Newcastle United substitution

52min: Rafa Benitez immediately makes a change and hands Joselu his debut as he replaces Dwight Gayle.

14:36
GOAL! HUDDERSFIELD TOWN 1-0 Newcastle United

50min: It's the first top flight goal in this part of the world for 45 years and it was worth waiting for! Aaron Mooy plays a one-two on the edge of the box before curling a brilliant effort across goal into the top corner.

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14:33

47min: Huddersfield hit a cross just short of once every three minutes in the first half and it's how they begin the second, but once again the Newcastle centre-backs head clear.

14:32
SECOND HALF: No changes at half-time as the Toon restart
Newcastle United fans look on from inside the John Smith's Stadium
14:29
Here are a selection of first half stats from the John Smith's Stadium

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14:27
PLAYER WATCH: Aaron Mooy (Huddersfield Town)

Aaron Mooy has been everywhere for Huddersfield Town in the midfield and his heat map below proves that.

The Australian has arguably been the best player on the pitch but the Terriers will hope that can translate into goals in the second period.

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14:21
No goals at the John Smith's Stadium...

But I've seen worse games in my time. The quality hasn't been great but there's enough in the match to make it enjoyable with both teams not holding back in their challenges at the very least. It's almost a little bit old school Premier League, and I'm all in favour of that.

14:16
HALF-TIME: Huddersfield Town 0-0 Newcastle United
Huddersfield Town's Aaron Mooy shoots at goal in the early stages of the game
14:16

45+1min: And they nearly score from one. An attempted through ball destined for the unmarked Mounie is crucially slid behind by Mbemba to concede a corner - one which the Toon scramble away for another corner.

14:15

44min: The half is set to end in a much more even manner than the way it started, with Huddersfield settling into a counter attack.

14:13

41min: There's been a few strong challenges in this game (it's not the Championship anymore, lads!) and Lee Pawson has now seen one too many as Ritchie is booked for an over zealous sliding challenge on Mooy, who has impressed in the Huddersfield midfield.

Steve Mounie of Huddersfield Town appeared to stamp on Isaac Hayden of Newcastle United earlier in the game
14:12

40min: Lossl comes a long way out his box to clear and while he isn't quite Manuel Neuer convincing he gets the job done by finding a team-mate with a pass. Can't really ask for much more.

14:09

37min: Newcastle to their credit have come back into game in the last 10 minutes, and at least have taken the pressure of a defence which has struggled especially on the flanks. Still only that Ritchie chance to speak of for the Toon though.

14:08

34min: More penalty appeal from the Newcastle fans as Gayle goes down under a Christopher Schindler challenge, but Craig Pawson is not interested because he has seen that in fact it was a superbly executed tackle from the Huddersfield defender.

14:02

31min: Fair play all round. Hayden is a little reckless with a challenge on Mooy, but the Australian doesn't over react and his dissent is no more than just appealing for a free-kick.

Hayden could have been booked but there was enough intent to play the ball and it seems to keep him out of Pawson's notebook.

Newcastle's Matt Ritchie (left) looks on as Huddersfield's Jonas Lossl tips his shot past the post
14:01

30min: But Ritchie slips on delivery and his ball into the box is easily cleared by the away defence. 

14:00

29min: Now it's Newcastle's turn to win a free-kick out wide as Ritchie stands over...

13:59

26min: Half-hearted penalty appeals from Newcastle fans as Atsu's backpost header hits Chris Lowe on the back of the arm but that would have been harsh on the Huddersfield defender.

Huddersfield Town's Steve Mounie leaps to meet a corner kick but fails to make contact
13:54

23min: Newcastle are getting worse. Ciaran Clark is robbed of the ball by Mounie whose cut-back into the box results in panic before he is flagged offside.

Newcastle survive again but they are looking fairly poor so far. Huddersfield are finding plenty of joy in getting space to cross from the flanks - even if they haven't produced much so far.

Newcastle United's Matt Ritchie attempts a shot on goal that was well saved
13:52

21min: And they should score from that corner! Elliot comes to punch clear but is barely in the same postcode as Mounie leaps highest in front of the Toon stopper before failing to make clean contact with the ball to head into an empty net.

13:50

19min: That Newcastle chance is an anomaly rather than a revival as the hosts, backed by a vocal support, continue to dominate as they win their first corner.

13:48

16min: Brilliant save... from Jonas Lossl! Newcastle against the run of play nearly take the lead as Perez squares short for Matt Ritchie, with the midfielder's attempt to place the ball into the bottom corner across goal from the edge of the box resulting in the Huddersfield Town keeper leaping low to his left to tip the ball away.

Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez instructs his players from the touchline
13:46

15min: Dreadful from Christian Atsu! A terrible pass or downright awful control (I really don't know what he was trying to do) sees him give the ball straight to Tom Ince on the edge of the box, but his first time effort is straight at Elliot.

13:44

13min: The Newcastle centre-backs are earning their paychecks so far. Tommy Smith's cross looks destined for Mounie but Jamaal Lascelles dives across to head clear while battling the striker. The home fans appeal for a penalty in hope more than expectation, but referee Craig Pawson of course waves play on.

13:42

12min: First set-piece chance for the hosts as they win a free-kick out wide but Mooy's delivery is headed clear.

Huddersfield recycle the attack with a couple of crosses but the Toon are holding firm... just.

13:39

9min: Newcastle are playing in their black change kit today but it's they who are chasing shadows in these early stages. The Terriers are attacking with purpose and putting Rafa Benitez's team under a fair bit of pressure.

Huddersfield boss David Wagner (left) greets Newcastle counterpart Rafa Benitez before the game
13:37

6min: How's your luck, Newcastle? Jonjo Shelvey was sent off last week for a stamp but the boot is rather on the other foot now as Steve Mounie leaves his foot in on Isaac Hayden.

The referee though has failed to see it and the Terriers striker is rather fortunate to get away with that.

13:35

4min: A small delay in play after Chancel Mbemba takes a high boot to the face (unpunished) but the Toon defender will be ok to continue.

First effort from the hosts as Mikel Merino poorly clears to Aaron Mooy whose low long range strike is well collected by Rob Elliot.

13:32

2min: Half-chance already for Newcastle as Dwight Gayle's through ball into the box is collected by Ayoze Perez, but a slide challenge denies the forward a clear shot on goal.

13:31

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13:27
Out come the players at the John Smith's Stadium

Rather surprisingly, there are still a few empty seats but that's because some supporters are struggling to get into the ground. You can expect this to be a full house once they finally take their seats.

13:23
Huddersfield boss David Wagner ready for Newcastle test

'We didn't do something extraordinary. We focused on ourselves and then we looked at Newcastle United, and spaces where we can cause problems. It was a good week,' Wagner told Sky Sports.

'We know what we have to know about Newcastle - we played them twice last season, hopefully we will be successful.'

Huddersfield manager David Wagner is preparing for the club's first home Premier League game
13:12
The Huddersfield Town players are looking sharp in front of goal...

...well most of them anyway.

13:07
Not long until kick-off as Huddersfield players warm up
Huddersfield Town's Elias Kachunga warms up before the match against Newcastle United
Huddersfield's Tom Ince warms up as the Terriers seek successive Premier League wins
12:57
Newcastle United... not a fan of the clappers placed on the home seats
12:53
From OptaJoe
12:51
Rob Elliot is leading the warm ups at the John Smith's Stadium
Newcastle United keeper Rob Elliot warms up before the match at the John Smith's Stadium
Karl Darlow was also warming up before starting on Newcastle's bench
12:43
Huddersfield make one change at the John Smith's Stadium

Huddersfield make just one alteration from their 3-0 win at Crystal Palace with Kasey Palmer making way for Rajiv van la Parra.

Newcastle United hand a full Premier League debut to Mikel Merino and recall Chancel Mbemba and Jamaal Lacelles as Paul Dummett, Florian Lejeune and Jonjo Shelvey make way.

Huddersfield Town boss David Wagner greets fans as he arrives at the John Smith's Stadium
A vendor sells the game's matchday programme outside the John Smith's Stadium
12:30
Newcastle United starting XI
12:30
Huddersfield Town starting XI
12:26
The Newcastle team have also arrived at the the ground

So with both teams now inside the stadium, next up is the team news...

Newcastle United's Dwight Gayle inspects the pitch before the game.
Ayoze Perez will hope to retain his place in the Newcastle attack
Newcastle United are hoping to pick up their first Premier League points of the season
12:15
Here are the results from the Premier League this weekend

So far only Manchester United and West Bromwich Albion have maintained a 100 per cent winning start, but Huddersfield could make it a crowd with victory over the Toon.

At 4pm today Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea clash at Wembley, while Manchester City host Everton on Monday Night Football.

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12:06
Fans flock to see Huddersfield play their first home Premier League game
11:59
It's the battle of the new boys to start Sunday's Premier League action

But it was a contrasting weekend for two of the three promoted clubs in action this afternoon.

While Huddersfield Town marked their Premier League bow with a 3-0 win at Crystal Palace, Newcastle United slumped to a home defeat by Tottenham Hotspur.

But the Toon won 3-1 at the Terriers as recently as March, so how will the teams fare today?

Good afternoon all and welcome to Sportsmail's live coverage of all the action.

The John Smith's Stadium hosts its first Premier League game when Huddersfield face Newcastle

Huddersfield welcome Newcastle to John Smith's Stadium in the early Premier League kick-off.

The Terriers got off to a flyer last weekend against Crystal Palace with a 3-0 win and will want to back it up in front of their home fans.

Newcastle on the other hand will be chasing their first points of the campaign after suffering a 2-0 defeat by Tottenham on opening day. 

Follow all the action with live updates from Sportsmail's DAN RIPLEY.