Newcastle United vs AFC Wimbledon LIVE: League Cup result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Newcastle United face AFC Wimbledon in the EFL cup.
Liverpool are the reigning champions of the competition following an extra time victory over Chelsea at Wembley last term, Virgil van Dijk scoring the decisive goal to secure a record-extending tenth win of this domestic cup for the Reds.
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. Last year, Middlesbrough were the team from outside the top flight to go furthest in the competition, reaching the semi-finals.
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Newcastle United vs AFC Wimbledon
Delay in match because of an injury Riley Harbottle (AFC Wimbledon).
Newcastle United vs AFC Wimbledon
Attempt blocked. Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
Newcastle United vs AFC Wimbledon
Attempt blocked. Joe Willock (Newcastle United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
Newcastle United vs AFC Wimbledon
Attempt blocked. Sean Longstaff (Newcastle United) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is blocked. Assisted by Tino Livramento with a cross.
Newcastle United vs AFC Wimbledon
Substitution, Newcastle United. Lewis Hall replaces Emil Krafth.
Newcastle United vs AFC Wimbledon
Substitution, Newcastle United. Anthony Gordon replaces Joelinton.
Newcastle United vs AFC Wimbledon
Substitution, AFC Wimbledon. Matty Stevens replaces Joe Pigott.
Newcastle United vs AFC Wimbledon
Substitution, AFC Wimbledon. Josh Neufville replaces Huseyin Biler.
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