Newcastle prepares for EFL Cup clash against West Brom at St James' Park
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 6:40 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Newcastle United faces West Bromwich Albion on Wednesday night in the EFL Cup at St James’ Park. After a recent Premier League draw against Liverpool, Newcastle looks to maintain its strong record in the cup, having won it in 2025. The Magpies, now coached by Matthias Jaissle, will rotate their squad due to an upcoming league match. West Brom arrives with three competitive wins this season, making for a challenging matchup. Newcastle is expected to start Nick Woltemade in the attack, along with new signings Aladji Bamba and Bazoumana Toure.
- •Newcastle versus West Brom in the EFL Cup on August 26
- •Newcastle's recent form included a 2-2 Premier League draw with Liverpool
- •West Brom has won all three competitive games this season
- •Nick Woltemade set to start as Newcastle rotates its squad
- •Aladji Bamba and Bazoumana Toure expected to make full debuts
- 6:30 PMYahoo Sports — EFL Cup | Newcastle vs. West Brom Albion — Match Thread
- 6:40 AMYahoo Sports — Newcastle predicted XI vs West Brom: Woltemade set to start as Magpies rotate for EFL Cup
"Newcastle United turns its attention to the EFL Cup on Wednesday, with West Bromwich Albion visiting St James’ Park for a second-round matchup. Matthias Jaissle’s side enters the competition after opening its Premier League campaign with a 2-2 draw against Liverpool, as the Magpies will be looking to begin another cup run after lifting this […]
"Newcastle United welcome West Bromwich Albion to St James’ Park on Wednesday night looking to book their place in the third round of the EFL Cup.The Geordies opened their Premier League campaign wit...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 6:30 PMEFL Cup | Newcastle vs. West Brom Albion — Match Thread
Newcastle United turns its attention to the EFL Cup on Wednesday, with West Bromwich Albion visiting St James’ Park for a second-round matchup. Matthias Jaissle’s side enters the competition after opening its Premier League campaign with a 2-2 draw against Liverpool, as the Magpies will be looking to begin another cup run after lifting this […]
- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 6:40 AMNewcastle predicted XI vs West Brom: Woltemade set to start as Magpies rotate for EFL Cup
Newcastle United welcome West Bromwich Albion to St James’ Park on Wednesday night looking to book their place in the third round of the EFL Cup.The Geordies opened their Premier League campaign wit...
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