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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

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

18 December 2024 20:33

Newcastle United vs Brentford

Delay in match because of an injury Yoane Wissa (Brentford).

18 December 2024 20:32

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Attempt missed. Keane Lewis-Potter (Brentford) right footed shot from more than 35 yards is high and wide to the left from a direct free kick.

18 December 2024 20:31

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Fourth official has announced 6 minutes of added time.

18 December 2024 20:30

Newcastle United vs Brentford

Tino Livramento (Newcastle United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

18 December 2024 20:30

Newcastle United vs Brentford

Foul by Tino Livramento (Newcastle United).

18 December 2024 20:30

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Offside, Newcastle United. Joelinton is caught offside.

18 December 2024 20:30

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Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle United) wins a free kick on the left wing.

18 December 2024 20:29

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Goal! Newcastle United 2, Brentford 0. Sandro Tonali (Newcastle United) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Anthony Gordon with a cross following a corner.

18 December 2024 20:27

Newcastle United vs Brentford

Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Kristoffer Ajer.

18 December 2024 20:27

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