Antonín Kinský and Lukáš Horníček faced each other in a Premier League fixture on August 29, 2026, marking the first time in more than 18 years that two Czech goalkeepers started opposite one another in England’s top flight, according to Livesport.cz. Horníček’s Newcastle defeated Kinský’s Tottenham 2–0 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with Horníček keeping a clean sheet and Kinský conceding twice from two shots on target.
Horníček Shines in Second Premier League Appearance for Newcastle
Lukáš Horníček delivered a commanding performance in his second appearance for Newcastle, securing a clean sheet and helping his side claim a 2–0 away victory, as reported by Livesport.cz. The former Braga goalkeeper recorded four successful saves, punched away two dangerous crosses, and successfully claimed every aerial challenge amid nine Tottenham corner kicks, according to match statistics. Sport.aktualne.cz noted that Horníček notably denied a curled shot from France international Tel toward the far post in the 15th minute and dealt with a two-part header from Netherlands defender Van Hecke in the 37th minute. He also collected a first-half effort from Manchester City loanee Marmúš. Despite registering a 55% passing accuracy and completing three out of 16 long balls, Horníček earned a 7.8 rating on Livesport, ranking him fourth best on the pitch.
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Kinský Struggles as Tottenham Suffers Second Defeat
Antonín Kinský endured a difficult outing in his first home match of the season, conceding two goals without making a recorded save, according to Livesport.cz. Sport.aktualne.cz reported that Tottenham lost their second straight match without scoring—a drought the club last experienced in the 1974–75 season. Newcastle capitalized on swift counterattacks, breaking the deadlock just past the hour mark when winger Elanga scored via the goalpost, before forward Wissa added a second with an acrobatic finish over his head ten minutes later. Although Kinský could do little to prevent either precise effort, his -1.09 goals prevented metric left him with a 5.5 Livesport Rating, the lowest on the pitch. The former Slavia Prague goalkeeper did outperform his compatriot in distribution, however, recording an 83% passing accuracy and completing one pass into the attacking third under manager De Zerbi’s tactical demands.
Did you know? The last time two Czech goalkeepers started against each other in a Premier League match was over 18 years ago, featuring Radek Černý and Petr Čech, according to Livesport.cz data.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the historic Premier League match between Antonín Kinský and Lukáš Horníček?
Lukáš Horníček and Newcastle defeated Antonín Kinský’s Tottenham 2–0 on August 29, 2026, according to Livesport.cz.
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How many saves did Lukáš Horníček make against Tottenham?
Horníček recorded four successful saves and kept his first Premier League clean sheet, according to Livesport.cz.
What were the goals scored in the Tottenham versus Newcastle fixture?
Anthony Elanga opened the scoring in the 62nd minute, and Kévin Wissa added a second in the 72nd minute, as reported by Sport.aktualne.cz.
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