Newcastle United take on Fulham in the League Cup quarter-final at St James' Park on Wednesday evening. The Magpies knocked out Tottenham Hotspur in the fourth round.

Match preview

Newcastle head into this fixture on the back of a 1-0 defeat to rivals Sunderland in the Premier League on Sunday. They have fared better at home this season.

Head-to-head

Newcastle have faced Fulham three times in the competition, winning one and losing twice. The Magpies boast a superior overall head-to-head record with 35 wins, 15 draws, and 33 losses.

Team news

Newcastle are expected to be without goalkeeper Nick Pope, Kieran Trippier, William Osula, Emil Krafth, and Dan Burn, but Sven Botman could be available. Rodrigo Muniz and Ryan Sessegnon are sidelined for Fulham.

Key players

Newcastle's Bruno Guimaraes is first for assists, joint-first for big chances created and key passes per game in the Magpies' squad in the League Cup. Anthony Gordon has sparkled in the hosts' attack in this competition, recording the joint-most big chances created. For Fulham, Kevin leads the squad for key passes, shots on target, and dribbles per game in the competition. Harry Wilson has scored or assisted in his last four appearances for Fulham. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | Head-to-head wins | 35 | | Head-to-head losses | 33 | | Big chances created by Bruno Guimaraes | Joint-first |