Newcastle had little trouble as they cruised past Tottenham Hotspur to reach the quarterfinals of the 2025-26 League Cup with a 2-0 victory St. James’ Park on Wednesday.
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The Magpies are now just three wins away from retaining the trophy they won back in March, the one that ended the club’s 70-year silverware drought. Fabian Schar and Nick Woltemade got the goals — both with their head — as Spurs once again created very little in terms of scoring chances (0.67 xG on 11 shots) and simply couldn’t cope with Newcastle’s towering aerial threats.
Newcastle vs Tottenham Hotspur live updates - by Andy Edwards
Newcastle vs Tottenham Hotspur final score: 2-0
Goalscorers: Fabian Schar (24'), Nick Woltemade (50')
GOAL! Newcastle 2-0 Spurs: Woltemade doubles the lead with a cushioned header (50')
Nick Woltemade does it again! 🔥
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The German forward grabs Newcastle's second against Spurs ⚽ pic.twitter.com/C3E5Oc7AVM
GOAL! Newcastle 1-0 Spurs: Schar heads home a corner kick from point-blank range (24')
Fabian Schär rises high to put Newcastle ahead against Spurs! ⚽
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Newcastle starting lineup
Ramsdale - Krafth, Thiaw, Schar, Burn - Tonali, Willock, Ramsey - Elanga, Barnes, Woltemade
Tottenham Hotspur starting lineup
Kinsky - Porro, Danso, Palhinha, Spence - Bentancur, Sarr, Bergvall - Johnson, Simons, Richarlison
How to watch Newcastle vs Tottenham Hotspur live, stream link and start time
Kick off time: 4pm ET Wednesday (October 29)
Venue: St. James’ Park — Newcastle-upon-Tyne
TV Channel/Streaming: Paramount+
The hosts are tournament’s reigning champions, and Eddie Howe’s men will hope to defend their title after defeating Bradford City 4-1 in the third round last month. Spurs claimed long-sought silverware last season as well, but that was under Ange Postecoglou. New boss Thomas Frank would be thrilled to post a deep tourney run or two on his Spurs resume this season. They beat Doncaster Rovers to reach the fourth round.
Both the Magpies and Spurs are coming off Premier League wins at the weekend, and will meet for the first time in the league come Dec. 2. Yet are the odds in Spurs favor? Newcastle swept the season series last year and have won five of their last six against Tottenham Hotspur. That seems uneven for two well-respected sides.
Newcastle United team news, focus
OUT: Yoane Wissa (knee), Tino Livramento (knee), Lewis Hall (thigh), Harrison Ashby (thigh)
Tottenham Hotspur team news, focus
OUT: Cristian Romero (groin), Destiny Udogie (knee), Ben Davies (thigh), Dominic Solanke (ankle), Yves Bissouma (undisclosed), James Maddison (torn ACL - MORE), Dejan Kulusevski (knee), Radu Dragusin (knee), Kota Takai (foot)
Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur prediction
Spurs’ long injury list demands plenty from their depth, while Newcastle’s deep set of wingers and backs make them slight favorites, Their status as hosts and trophy-defenders may make that advantage just a bit stronger. Newcastle 2-1 aet Tottenham Hotspur.
