Newcastle United travel to Everton for a League Cup Round of 16 tie on Thursday night, a match that offers a chance to build momentum after a mixed run of results. The game at Hill Dickinson Stadium kicks off at 19:45 local time.
William Osula and Harvey Barnes scored the goals, ending a run of two consecutive defeats. That win lifted Newcastle to eighth in the Premier League table with 11 points from eight matches, though they have conceded 14 goals this season.
Recent form analysis
Their recent form shows clear inconsistency. Before the Palace win, they lost 1-0 at home to Aston Villa and were thrashed 4-1 away at Coventry City. Defensive vulnerabilities have been a theme, with the team conceding at least twice in half of their ten matches across all competitions this term. They will need to tighten up against an Everton attack spearheaded by Thierno Barry.
The 22-year-old forward is Everton's primary threat, having scored a hat-trick in a 4-0 win at Preston North End earlier in the competition. His three Carabao Cup goals this season match his overall tally, underlining his importance in this fixture. Barry had two close-range efforts saved in a recent league outing against Wolves.
Everton's cup struggles
Everton, meanwhile, are in poor form and carry a significant burden of history into this cup tie. They have not reached a domestic cup quarter-final since 2016 and their last major trophy was the 1995 FA Cup. Their recent results are concerning, with defeats to Arsenal and Chelsea preceding a draw with Hull City.
Newcastle's path to this stage included a narrow escape against West Bromwich Albion, where a late Barnes winner avoided a penalty shootout, and a strong team selection in a third-round win at Millwall. The Magpies' next league fixture is a return home game against this same Everton side on 2 November. Fans can view the full upcoming schedule on the club's fixtures page.
The last meeting between the sides was a 2-0 win for Everton just over a week ago, adding an extra layer of incentive for Newcastle to secure a different outcome under the cup lights.
