Newcastle United fought back from a goal down to beat West Bromwich Albion 3-2 and progress to the League Cup third round on August 26. The victory keeps the defending cup holders in the hunt for another trophy this season.
Newcastle currently sit 5th in the Premier League with four points from two games, scoring four goals and conceding two. They are just two points behind leaders Manchester City. The win at The Hawthorns provided a positive distraction from their current injury list, which includes Dan Burn, Joelinton, and William Osula.
West Brom took the lead in the 19th minute through a curling free-kick from Isaac Price that beat goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen. Newcastle found their equaliser before halftime. Bazoumana Toure finished from close range in the 38th minute to level the score.
The game changed after the break with the introduction of Harvey Barnes. The substitute made an immediate impact, putting Newcastle ahead just three minutes after coming on with a goal in the 48th minute. Barnes then added a second later in the half to give his side a two-goal cushion. His double proved decisive.
West Brom were handed a lifeline in the 76th minute when Lewis Hall conceded a penalty for a handball. Isaac Price stepped up and converted from the spot for his second goal of the night, setting up a tense finale. Newcastle's defence held firm in the closing minutes to secure the 3-2 win and a place in the next round.
Before the match, the travelling Newcastle supporters had reason to cheer. New signing Nico Gonzalez was presented to the crowd following his 52-million-pound move from Manchester City, a fee reported as $70.68 million. The club's current form and squad depth can be tracked on our standings and squad pages.
The third-round draw paired Newcastle United with Millwall. Other notable ties include Everton hosting Wolverhampton Wanderers and Tottenham Hotspur travelling to face Liverpool. Everton thrashed Preston North End 4-0 in the second round thanks to a Thierno Barry hat-trick, while Tottenham beat Charlton Athletic 5-1 with new signing Savio scoring on his debut.
Newcastle's path to defending the trophy they won in 2025 continues, but their immediate focus returns to the Premier League. Their next fixture is at home against Bournemouth on September 5. Fans can view the full schedule on our fixtures page. The cup win provides momentum as Eddie Howe's team balances domestic competitions with their solid early-season league form.
