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Newcastle defeats West Brom 3-2 in EFL Cup thriller

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Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Newcastle defeats West Brom 3-2 in EFL Cup thriller

Summary

Newcastle hosted West Bromwich Albion in the EFL Cup at St. James' Park on August 27. After a sluggish start, Newcastle equalized through a goal from Touré and took the lead with a quick goal from Barnes. West Brom's Price leveled the match at 2-2 with a penalty kick, but Barnes netted the winner in the 81st minute. Despite a strong performance, West Brom was unable to maintain its momentum, exiting the competition as Newcastle progresses.

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By the Numbers

•Match held at St. James' Park on August 27
•Newcastle initially fell behind before equalizing at 1-1
•Barnes scored twice for Newcastle, including the decisive goal
•West Brom converted a penalty to equalize late in the match
•Newcastle advances in the EFL Cup competition

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Early round Cup ties in August aren’t always games that Premier League clubs and fans alike get up for. Especially when it’s a home game against a team from a lower level. That’s what we had at St. James’ Park on Wednesday night. A game against Championship side West Bromwich Albion. A team with 3 […]
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