Newcastle United will host Tottenham Hotspur at St. James' Park on Wednesday in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup. Eddie Howe's team is the defending champion

Nick Woltemade doubles Newcastle's lead. Newcastle squander another golden opportunity. Harvey Barnes did well to make space on his right foot and his cross was inch perfect. Joe Willock had acres of space but somehow miscued his header and put his effort wide of goal when it was easier to score.

Newcastle United vs. Tottenham Hotspur (EFL Cup) St. James’ Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK Wednesday, October 29, 2025 Time: 4:00 p.m. ET, 8:00 p.m. UK TV: Not televised in USA, ITV 1 (UK). Check international listings at livesoccertv.com Streaming: Paramount+, Amazon Prime

After getting their first domestic trophy in the past 70 years, the Magpies are now in a crucial season that may determine their hierarchy in the Premier League

St James’ dominates the local skyline, but its resident football club had effectively raised the drawbridge; Newcastle United were shrivelled and inward-facing, existing for existence’s sake. A ship crewed by good people in survival mode, a skeleton staff starved of resources. There was little fertile ground for creativity or curiosity.

Eddie Howe, who admitted pre-match that he would rotate his starting XI, named eight changes for the visit of Thomas Frank ’s side. Bruno Guimaraes, who won all three points at the weekend with a late strike against Fulham, was among those that dropped to the bench.

Saturday showed us why he is our captain. He constantly pushes himself and the team, he appeals to referees, he smacks the floor when he is taken down by the opposition. He scores goals! He puts himself into positions where he can assist the team, and score the winner.

If this EFL Cup were taking place a year ago, it'd mean something quite different to Tottenham and Newcastle United, but that doesn't mean that it's not a meaningful one. The Magpies are the reigning champions of this tournament,

Eddie Howe has named his starting XI v Tottenham Hotspur for tonight’s Carabao Cup clash. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Shields Gazette, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content,