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Newcastle vs West Brom Match Summary
Competition | League Cup |
|---|---|
Match Date | Wednesday 26 August 2026 |
Match Time | 19:45 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Newcastle, St James' Park |
Broadcast (TV / Streaming / Radio / Bookmaker Streaming) | Sky Sports Arena (UK) |
Newcastle host West Brom at St James' Park in the second round of the League Cup, and the holders start as heavy favourites in this tie.
The Magpies come in off a spirited 2-2 draw with Liverpool on the opening weekend, conceding a 99th-minute penalty. Livramento and Joelinton are both sidelined for this one.
West Brom arrive with real momentum, having won all three of their competitive fixtures this term and scoring nine goals along the way. They will fancy their chances of a scare.
This is a clash of Premier League firepower against in-form Championship visitors, and our Newcastle vs West Brom prediction leans firmly towards the home side despite the gulf in level.
Newcastle vs West Brom Form
Newcastle opened their Premier League campaign with a 2-2 draw against Liverpool at St James' Park, conceding a late stoppage-time penalty after a tumultuous summer that saw Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes depart. Nick Woltemade is expected to lead the line here, with the Magpies still competitive at the top level despite the upheaval.
West Brom carry a 100% record into this fixture, reaching the second round with a 4-1 first-round win over Rotherham on 11 August before beating Burnley 3-1 in the Championship. Isaac Price grabbed a brace at The Hawthorns, and the Baggies have scored nine goals across three competitive outings this term.
Newcastle vs West Brom Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Newcastle: Tino Livramento (Injured/out), Joelinton (Injured/out)
West Brom: Aune Heggebø (Suspended), Jayson Molumby (Injured/doubtful), Mikey Johnston (Injured/doubtful)
Newcastle
Tino Livramento and Joelinton are both sidelined for the visit of West Brom in midweek. Expect to see debuts for Aladji Bamba and Bazoumana Touré, while Nick Woltemade should replace Will Osula at the top of the pitch.
West Brom
Jayson Molumby will be assessed after picking up a knock against Burnley on Sunday, while Aune Heggebø serves the second and final instalment of his suspension in midweek. Barney Stewart, Rabby Nzingoula and Conor Townsend are among those likely to start.
Newcastle vs West Brom Predicted Lineup
Newcastle
Formation: 4-3-3
Predicted Starting Lineup: Hornícek; Dedic, Thiaw, Schar, Hall; Bamba, Willock, Ramsey; Touré, Woltemade, Murphy
West Brom
Formation: 4-4-1-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: O'Leary; Galves, Bielik, Mepham, Townsend; Whitwell, Diakité, Nzingoula, Price; Myhre; Stewart
Newcastle vs West Brom Key Stats & Match Facts
Newcastle won the Carabao Cup in 2025 to end a 56-year wait for a major domestic trophy.
Newcastle have reached at least the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup in each of the four seasons prior to this campaign.
West Brom scored seven goals across their opening two competitive fixtures this season, including four in their first-round win on 11 August.
Isaac Price notched a brace in West Brom's 3-1 Championship win over Burnley in August.
Newcastle held Liverpool to a 2-2 draw on the opening weekend of the Premier League season.
Newcastle vs West Brom Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: The gulf in class should tell at St James' Park. Newcastle have the firepower to see off in-form Championship visitors, but West Brom's front-foot football makes goals likely at both ends. We fancy a 2-1 home win.
Best Bets
Back Newcastle to win and over 2.5 total goals in the Match Result and Over/Under 2.5 market. Newcastle carry superior Premier League firepower on home soil against Championship opposition, and with Woltemade leading the line this points towards a home win in a high-scoring encounter.
Select Yes in the Both Teams To Score market. Squad rotation is inevitable in a League Cup tie, and with West Brom having scored nine goals across three outings, both defences look vulnerable enough for each side to find the net.
Newcastle vs West Brom Bet Builder
Our Newcastle vs West Brom bet builder tips combine a home win, William Osula to score anytime, and both teams to find the net, pairing home dominance with the goal threat on show.
Newcastle are strong favourites at home, and their Premier League quality should prove too much for Championship visitors over 90 minutes on their own patch.
Nick Woltemade is expected to feature up top for the Magpies and offers a genuine attacking threat, making him a live option to get on the scoresheet in this tie.
Both teams to score looks sensible too. West Brom bring plenty of attacking intent, having already netted nine goals across their three competitive fixtures this season.
With rotation likely on a midweek League Cup night, gaps at the back should appear at both ends, keeping the goals flowing and boosting the case for this three-leg selection.
Currently, this bet builder tops out at 15/4 with the leading bookmaker.
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Newcastle vs West Brom Talking Points
This tie carries a subplot for both benches. For the hosts, it marks the head coach's debut in English domestic cup competitions, a competition Newcastle know well after lifting it in 2025. West Brom, meanwhile, are flying, and midfielder Isaac Price is the man in form after his brace in the 3-1 win over Burnley. With the game live in the UK on Sky Sports Arena, expect the visitors to throw plenty forward, though Newcastle's greater quality should ultimately settle a night that promises goals.
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