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Newcastle edges West Brom 3-2 in EFL Cup showdown at St James' Park

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 7:08 AM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Newcastle edges West Brom 3-2 in EFL Cup showdown at St James' Park

Summary

Newcastle United secured a 3-2 victory over West Bromwich Albion in the EFL Cup at St James’ Park on August 26, 2026. The match saw Newcastle come from behind twice, with Harvey Barnes scoring two late goals, including the winner in the 81st minute. Newcastle's coach Matthias Jaissle celebrated his first competitive win after making six changes to the lineup. West Brom's Isaac Price opened the scoring with a free kick, but Newcastle quickly responded through Amar Dedic's debut goal. West Brom equalized again through a penalty by Price before Barnes sealed the win. Newcastle advances to the third round and will face Millwall.

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By the Numbers

•Harvey Barnes scores twice to lead Newcastle past West Brom.
•Matthias Jaissle earns first competitive win as Newcastle head coach.
•Isaac Price opens scoring for West Brom with a free kick.
•Newcastle's Amar Dedic scores on his competitive debut.
•Next, Newcastle will face Millwall in the Carabao Cup third round.

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7:08 AMYahoo Sports — EFL Cup | Newcastle 3-2 West Brom Albion — Match Report: Bent, Didn’t Break

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Newcastle United survived a serious Carabao Cup scare to beat West Bromwich Albion 3-2 at St James’ Park, giving Matthias Jaissle his first competitive victory as head coach. Harvey Barnes came off the bench to score twice, including the 81st-minute winner, after Newcastle twice found itself in a game that threatened to slip away. Jaissle […]
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