Newcastle United 3-2 West Brom
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Newcastle United won: Newcastle United 3-2 West Brom in the EFL Cup (Round 2) on Wed, 26 Aug 2026 at St. James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne. Newcastle United goals: Bazoumana Touré 38', Harvey Barnes 48', Harvey Barnes 81'. West Brom goals: Isaac Price 19', Isaac Price 77' (pen). Expected goals: 2.61-1.46. Possession: 56-44. Player of the match: Harvey Barnes (8.9).
Match report
Newcastle United beat West Brom 3-2
Newcastle United came from behind to beat West Brom 3-2 at St. James' Park on Wednesday 26 August in EFL Cup.
Isaac Price put West Brom ahead on 19' (0-1), Bazoumana Touré levelled for Newcastle United on 38' (1-1), Harvey Barnes restored Newcastle United's lead on 48' (2-1), Isaac Price levelled for West Brom from the penalty spot on 77' (2-2) and Harvey Barnes restored Newcastle United's lead on 81' (3-2).
Newcastle United had 56% of the ball, shots were 16-13 (7-3 on target) and expected goals finished 2.61-1.46. Newcastle United were the better side on chances, too.
Harvey Barnes (Newcastle United) was player of the match with an 8.9 rating.
Attendance: 51,405. Referee: Robert Madley.
Match stats
| Newcastle United | West Brom | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 56 | 44 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.61 | 1.46 |
| Total shots | 16 | 13 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 38 | 17 |
| Big chances | 4 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 461 (89%) | 330 (83%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 3 |
| Corners | 6 | 2 |
| Total shots | 16 | 13 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 7 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 12 | 5 |
Lineups
Newcastle United (4-2-3-1): Ewen Jaouen, Amar Dedić, Malick Thiaw, Sven Botman, Lewis Hall, Sean Steur, Jacob Ramsey, Jacob Murphy, Joseph Willock, Bazoumana Touré, Nick Woltemade
West Brom (4-4-2): Matt Ingram, Alex Williams, Chris Mepham, George Campbell, Conor Townsend, Harry Whitwell, Rabby Nzingoula, Ousmane Diakité, Isaac Price, Barney Stewart, Jimmy-Jay Morgan
Key events
- 18' · Yellow card · Sean Steur (Newcastle United)
- 19' · Goal · Isaac Price (West Brom)
- 38' · Goal · Bazoumana Touré (Newcastle United)
- 46' · Substitution · Harvey Barnes for Bazoumana Touré (Newcastle United)
- 48' · Goal · Harvey Barnes (Newcastle United)
- 52' · Yellow card · Rabby Nzingoula (West Brom)
- 55' · Yellow card · Ousmane Diakité (West Brom)
- 62' · Yellow card · Barney Stewart (West Brom)
- 64' · Substitution · Yoane Wissa for Joseph Willock (Newcastle United)
- 64' · Substitution · Anthony Elanga for Jacob Murphy (Newcastle United)
- 65' · Substitution · Lewis Miley for Sean Steur (Newcastle United)
- 70' · Substitution · Callum Styles for Rabby Nzingoula (West Brom)
- 70' · Substitution · Felix Horn Myhre for Jimmy-Jay Morgan (West Brom)
- 71' · Substitution · Jayson Molumby for Ousmane Diakité (West Brom)
- 77' · Yellow card · Ewen Jaouen (Newcastle United)
- 77' · Goal · Isaac Price (West Brom)
- 80' · Substitution · Tammer Bany Odeh for Harry Whitwell (West Brom)
- 80' · Substitution · Oliver Bostock for Isaac Price (West Brom)
- 81' · Goal · Harvey Barnes (Newcastle United)
All-time head-to-head
26 league meetings since 2002: Newcastle United 12, draws 9, West Brom 5.
Questions
Who won Newcastle United vs West Brom?
Newcastle United won, 3-2 (EFL Cup) on Wed, 26 Aug 2026.
When and where is Newcastle United vs West Brom?
Wed, 26 Aug 2026, 18:45 UTC at St. James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, EFL Cup.
What is the head-to-head record between Newcastle United and West Brom?
In 26 league meetings since 2002: Newcastle United 12 wins, 9 draws, West Brom 5 wins (goals 43-30).