Newcastle United overcame an early deficit to beat West Bromwich Albion 3-2 in the League Cup second round on August 26, 2026, at St James' Park, advancing to the third round [1, 2, 3]. West Brom took the lead in the 19th minute when Isaac Price curled a free kick past Newcastle goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen [1, 2, 3].
Newcastle equalised in the 38th minute through Bazoumana Toure, who levelled the score before halftime [1, 3]. After the break, substitute Harvey Barnes scored twice for Newcastle, first in the 48th minute and again in the 81st, securing the win [1, 2, 3].
West Brom managed to equalise once more in the 76th minute when Lewis Hall conceded a penalty, which Isaac Price converted, making it 2-2 [1, 3]. However, Barnes’s second goal proved decisive in the final minutes.
Newcastle introduced Spanish midfielder Nico Gonzalez to the crowd before the game after his £52 million transfer from Manchester City was completed [1, 2, 3]. Right-back Amar Dedic, signed from Benfica for £30 million, played a key role in creating chances during the match [2].
Newcastle’s new head coach, Matthias Jaissle, marked his first competitive win with the club. Commenting after the match, Jaissle said, “But it was not needed” regarding any pressure on securing victory [2].
Elsewhere in the League Cup second round, Everton beat Preston North End 4-0 with Thierno Barry scoring a hat-trick [1, 3]. Tottenham Hotspur defeated Charlton Athletic 5-1, while Bradford City advanced on penalties against Burnley after a 0-0 draw [1, 3]. Nottingham Forest was the only Premier League club eliminated so far, exiting in the first round [1, 3].
