Newcastle United to host West Brom in Carabao Cup second round at St. James' Park on August 27, 2026
Newcastle United will host West Bromwich Albion at St. James’ Park on Thursday, August 27, 2026, in the second round of the Carabao Cup. Newcastle arrive after a 2-2 Premier League draw with Liverpool while West Brom travel on the back of a 4-1 Carabao Cup first-round win over Rotherham United.
Matthias Jaissle’s side scored an early goal and added another in the second half against Liverpool but conceded two, including a late penalty that levelled the game. West Brom have been described as performing well in their last seven matches and have followed their cup win with two victories in the EFL Championship.
Anthony Elanga broke the deadlock early against Liverpool and is expected to operate on the right wing for Newcastle; the article describes him as a 24-year-old Swedish forward. A post in the source read ".@AnthonyElanga is off the mark for the season ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/XWAhzW7HSI".
The 20-year-old Jimmy-Jay Morgan has scored three goals in his last three matches for West Brom, netting a brace in their first EFL Cup game and adding one against Norwich City in the second division. The piece states Morgan will be looking to step up his game to help his side compete at St. James’ Park.
Newcastle will be without Joelinton and Valentino Livramento because they are injured, and Dan Burn "might also be another absentee due to a lack of fitness" according to the preview. West Brom will miss Aune Selland Heggebo through suspension.
Probable lineups listed in the article are given as follows. Hornicek (GK); Dedic, Thiaw, Botman, Hall; Steur, Miley; Elanga, Wissa, Barnes; Osula O’Leary (GK); Galves, Phillips, Campbell, Styles; Whitwell, Molumby, Diakite, Price; Myhre; Morgan
The preview predicts a Newcastle victory, giving a scoreline of Newcastle 2-1 West Brom. The second-round clash will be played at St. James’ Park on Thursday, August 27, 2026, and UK broadcasters are listed as Sky Sports, Sky Sports+ and ITV; the FanCode app and website are noted for live coverage.
