Follow live coverage as Newcastle United face Tottenham Hotspur in the EFL Cup.
Newcastle are the reigning champions of the competition following a stunning win over Liverpool at Wembley last term, with Alexander Isak proving decisive to end the club's 70-year domestic trophy drought.
While all 72 clubs from the football league enter from the first round, Premier League teams enter at the second or third round stage, the latter for clubs competing in Europe this season.
The final is slated for 22 March 2026 this term, at Wembley as usual, marking the first chance for teams to earn both a trophy and a place in next season’s Uefa competitions. Follow updates from today’s game in the live blog below.
Newcastle United FC 2 - 0 Tottenham Hotspur FC
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
21:55Match ends, Newcastle United 2, Tottenham Hotspur 0.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
21:54Second Half ends, Newcastle United 2, Tottenham Hotspur 0.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
21:54Attempt missed. Malick Thiaw (Newcastle United) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Kieran Trippier with a cross following a set piece situation.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
21:54Foul by Kevin Danso (Tottenham Hotspur).
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
21:53Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
21:53Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
21:53Delay in match (Tottenham Hotspur).
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
21:48Substitution, Newcastle United. Anthony Gordon replaces Anthony Elanga.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
21:46Foul by Mohammed Kudus (Tottenham Hotspur).
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
21:46Foul by Lucas Bergvall (Tottenham Hotspur).
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
21:46Mohammed Kudus (Tottenham Hotspur) is shown the yellow card.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
21:45Joelinton (Newcastle United) is shown the yellow card.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
21:44Mohammed Kudus (Tottenham Hotspur) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
21:42Kieran Trippier (Newcastle United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
21:41Mathys Tel (Tottenham Hotspur) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
21:39Substitution, Newcastle United. Bruno Guimarães replaces Jacob Ramsey.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
21:39Substitution, Tottenham Hotspur. Mathys Tel replaces Richarlison.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
21:39Foul by Randal Kolo Muani (Tottenham Hotspur).
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
21:37Attempt saved. Richarlison (Tottenham Hotspur) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top left corner by Aaron Ramsdale (Newcastle United). Assisted by Pedro Porro with a cross.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
21:35Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Pape Matar Sarr.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
21:35Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Djed Spence.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
21:35Attempt blocked. Fabian Schär (Newcastle United) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Kieran Trippier.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
21:33Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Kevin Danso.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
21:32Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Pape Matar Sarr.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
21:32Substitution, Newcastle United. Kieran Trippier replaces Emil Krafth.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
21:32Substitution, Newcastle United. Joelinton replaces Joe Willock.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
21:30Substitution, Newcastle United. William Osula replaces Nick Woltemade.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
21:28Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Pedro Porro.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
21:27Foul by João Palhinha (Tottenham Hotspur).
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
21:27Attempt saved. Richarlison (Tottenham Hotspur) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Aaron Ramsdale (Newcastle United). Assisted by Pedro Porro with a cross.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
21:25João Palhinha (Tottenham Hotspur) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
21:25Substitution, Tottenham Hotspur. Mohammed Kudus replaces Brennan Johnson.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
21:24Substitution, Tottenham Hotspur. Randal Kolo Muani replaces Rodrigo Bentancur.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
21:21Attempt missed. Brennan Johnson (Tottenham Hotspur) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Xavi Simons following a corner.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
21:22Attempt blocked. Brennan Johnson (Tottenham Hotspur) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
21:21Corner, Tottenham Hotspur. Conceded by Fabian Schär.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
21:21Attempt saved. Pape Matar Sarr (Tottenham Hotspur) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Aaron Ramsdale (Newcastle United). Assisted by Xavi Simons.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
21:18Foul by Rodrigo Bentancur (Tottenham Hotspur).
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
21:17Fabian Schär (Newcastle United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
21:17Richarlison (Tottenham Hotspur) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
21:16Attempt missed. Joe Willock (Newcastle United) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Nick Woltemade following a fast break.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
21:14Corner, Tottenham Hotspur. Conceded by Aaron Ramsdale.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
21:14Attempt saved. Rodrigo Bentancur (Tottenham Hotspur) header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Aaron Ramsdale (Newcastle United). Assisted by Pedro Porro with a cross.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
21:13Xavi Simons (Tottenham Hotspur) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
21:09Goal! Newcastle United 2, Tottenham Hotspur 0. Nick Woltemade (Newcastle United) header from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Joe Willock with a cross.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
21:07Handball by Emil Krafth (Newcastle United).
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
21:06Attempt missed. Joe Willock (Newcastle United) header from the right side of the six yard box misses to the left. Assisted by Harvey Barnes with a cross.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
21:05Second Half begins Newcastle United 1, Tottenham Hotspur 0.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
20:49First Half ends, Newcastle United 1, Tottenham Hotspur 0.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
20:49Attempt missed. Xavi Simons (Tottenham Hotspur) right footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Lucas Bergvall.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
20:49Attempt blocked. Xavi Simons (Tottenham Hotspur) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Lucas Bergvall.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
20:49Xavi Simons (Tottenham Hotspur) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
20:48Attempt saved. Richarlison (Tottenham Hotspur) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Aaron Ramsdale (Newcastle United). Assisted by Kevin Danso with a headed pass.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
20:48Malick Thiaw (Newcastle United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
20:47Xavi Simons (Tottenham Hotspur) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
20:47Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
20:47Attempt blocked. Lucas Bergvall (Tottenham Hotspur) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Xavi Simons.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
20:44Richarlison (Tottenham Hotspur) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
20:43Richarlison (Tottenham Hotspur) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
20:42Harvey Barnes (Newcastle United) hits the bar with a left footed shot from very close range. Assisted by Malick Thiaw.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
20:41Attempt saved. Kevin Danso (Tottenham Hotspur) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Aaron Ramsdale (Newcastle United).
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
20:35João Palhinha (Tottenham Hotspur) is shown the yellow card.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
20:34Foul by Kevin Danso (Tottenham Hotspur).
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
20:29Foul by Fabian Schär (Newcastle United).
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
20:27Richarlison (Tottenham Hotspur) is shown the yellow card.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
20:25Goal! Newcastle United 1, Tottenham Hotspur 0. Fabian Schär (Newcastle United) header from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Sandro Tonali with a cross following a corner.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
20:24Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Kevin Danso.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
20:23Offside, Tottenham Hotspur. Richarlison is caught offside.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
20:20Foul by Jacob Ramsey (Newcastle United).
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
20:19Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by João Palhinha.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
20:19Foul by Jacob Ramsey (Newcastle United).
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
20:13Attempt missed. Harvey Barnes (Newcastle United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Nick Woltemade.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
20:12Jacob Ramsey (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
20:10Attempt blocked. Richarlison (Tottenham Hotspur) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
20:10Attempt blocked. Jacob Ramsey (Newcastle United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Dan Burn.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
20:08Attempt blocked. Joe Willock (Newcastle United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Anthony Elanga.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
20:08Attempt saved. Malick Thiaw (Newcastle United) header from the right side of the six yard box is saved in the bottom right corner by Antonín Kinsky (Tottenham Hotspur). Assisted by Sandro Tonali with a cross.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
20:07Harvey Barnes (Newcastle United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
20:04Foul by Pape Matar Sarr (Tottenham Hotspur).
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
20:02First Half begins.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
19:30Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
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