Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur LIVE: League Cup result, final score and reaction
Follow all the action from St. James' Park
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 vs Tottenham Hotspur
Match ends, Newcastle United 2, Tottenham Hotspur 0.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
Second Half ends, Newcastle United 2, Tottenham Hotspur 0.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
Attempt 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
Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
Substitution, Newcastle United. Anthony Gordon replaces Anthony Elanga.
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur
Foul by Mohammed Kudus (Tottenham Hotspur).
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