Newcastle United v West Bromwich Albion: Carabao Cup 2026-27 second-round lineups confirmed
Newcastle United will host West Bromwich Albion in the second round of the Carabao Cup at St. James’ Park on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, and both clubs have announced their starting XIs and benches for the tie.
Newcastle began their Premier League campaign with a 2-2 draw against Liverpool, a result sealed by a 99th-minute penalty converted by Dominik Szoboszlai. That result arrived despite the club losing a host of big names over the summer and comes under new head coach Matthias Jaissle. Anthony Elanga and Yoane Wissa were described as excellent against the Reds and are expected to seek a continuation of that form in the cup. West Brom, who barely survived relegation from the EFL Championship last season, opened their season with a 2-1 victory over Norwich City and followed that with a 3-1 comeback win over Burnley.
Newcastle’s confirmed starting lineup reads: Ewen Jaouen; Amar Dedic, Malick Thiaw, Sven Thiaw, Lewis Hall; Sean Steur, Jacob Ramsey; Jacob Murphy, Joe Willock, Bazoumana Toure; Nick Woltemade. The Magpies’ substitutes named for the match are: Lukas Hornicek (gk), Fabian Schar, Aladji Bamba, Yoane Bamba, Harvey Bamba, Anthony Elanga, Leo Shahar, Sean Neave, Lewis Miley.
West Brom’s selected XI is: Matt Ingram; Alexander David Williams, Chris Mepham, George Campbell, Conor Townsend; Harry Whitewell, Rabby Nzingoula, Ousmane Diakite, Isaac Price; Barney Stewart, Jimmy Morgan. Their bench consists of: Max O’Leary (gk), Nat Phillips, Callum Styles, Felix Horn Myhre, Jayson Molumby, Tammer Bany, Nolan Galves, Matthew Crowther, Oliver Bostock.
Kick‑off for the Carabao Cup second-round tie is listed at 12:15 AM IST (Thursday, August 27) and the fixture will take place at St. James’ Park in Newcastle, England.
Sushruta has spent over two years covering football, with a particular focus on Indian and international competitions. Although West Brom will be heavy underdogs against the Magpies, the Baggies will hope for a shock win to progress to the third round.
