Newcastle advance in EFL Cup with Barnes brace

Newcastle United advanced to the third round of the EFL Cup with a 3-2 victory over West Bromwich Albion at St. James' Park on August 26, 2026. The win, secured by a second-half brace from substitute Harvey Barnes, marked the first victory for manager Matthias Jaissle since his appointment.

The match began with Newcastle unveiling new signing Nico Gonzalez to the home crowd before kickoff. West Brom, however, took an early lead in the 19th minute when Isaac Price scored with a free kick from 25 yards that beat goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen at the near post. Newcastle equalized before halftime through debutant Bazoumana Toure, who bundled in a cross from Amar Dedic in the 38th minute.

Barnes was introduced at halftime and quickly made an impact, scoring in the 48th minute after a scramble in the penalty area. West Brom leveled the score again in the 77th minute when Price converted a penalty following a handball by Lewis Hall. Newcastle responded decisively, with Barnes scoring the winner in the 81st minute, finishing a low cross from Dedic.

The victory was Newcastle's first under Jaissle, who made six changes from the team that drew with Liverpool in the Premier League. West Brom also...