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Newcastle United vs Brentford LIVE: League Cup result, final score and reaction

Follow all the action from St. James' Park

Luke Baker
Wednesday 18 December 2024 12:45 EST
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St. James’ Park, home of Newcastle United Football Club
St. James’ Park, home of Newcastle United Football Club (Getty Images)

Follow live coverage as Newcastle United face Brentford 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.

Follow live updates from today’s game in the live blog below.

Newcastle United vs Brentford

Attempt blocked. Sandro Tonali (Newcastle United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.

18 December 2024 21:15

Newcastle United vs Brentford

Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Kristoffer Ajer.

18 December 2024 21:14

Newcastle United vs Brentford

Attempt blocked. Alexander Isak (Newcastle United) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.

18 December 2024 21:14

Newcastle United vs Brentford

Attempt saved. Joe Willock (Newcastle United) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Lewis Hall.

18 December 2024 21:13

Newcastle United vs Brentford

Corner, Brentford. Conceded by Martin Dúbravka.

18 December 2024 21:13

Newcastle United vs Brentford

Attempt saved. Keane Lewis-Potter (Brentford) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Yoane Wissa.

18 December 2024 21:13

Newcastle United vs Brentford

Foul by Sandro Tonali (Newcastle United).

18 December 2024 21:12

Newcastle United vs Brentford

Offside, Brentford. Kevin Schade is caught offside.

18 December 2024 21:11

Newcastle United vs Brentford

Substitution, Newcastle United. Harvey Barnes replaces Jacob Murphy.

18 December 2024 21:10

Newcastle United vs Brentford

Substitution, Brentford. Mikkel Damsgaard replaces Vitaly Janelt.

18 December 2024 21:08

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