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Newcastle vs West Brom: Cup tie awaits
26 Aug
Summary
- Newcastle United and West Bromwich Albion meet in Carabao Cup.
- Match kicks off today at 7:45 p.m. BST.
- Newcastle seeks first win; West Brom seeks sixth straight victory.
Newcastle United faces West Bromwich Albion today at St James' Park for the second round of the Carabao Cup. The match is set to begin at 7:45 p.m. BST.
The home team, Newcastle, is aiming for their initial competitive victory of the new campaign, following a 2-2 draw in their Premier League opener against Liverpool.
West Brom, in contrast, enters the fixture with an impressive five-match winning streak. Historically, Newcastle has secured 9 wins to West Brom's 5 in their last 21 meetings, with 7 draws.
Starting lineups for Newcastle include Vlachodimos in goal, with Livramento, Kelly, Krafth, and Hall in defense. The midfield comprises Tonali, Longstaff, and Willock, supporting forwards Almirón, Woltemade, and Barnes.
