On 10 October 1960, Newcastle United played their very first League Cup (Carabao Cup) match. That game very much a sign of things to come. Newcastle United lost 4-1 at...You can click here to read the full article.
The Mag highlights Newcastle United's remarkable Carabao Cup transformation over the past 62 months compared to decades of previous struggles. Across their last 24 matches in the tournament, the club has won 20 games and suffered only four defeats, contrasting sharply with reaching just one semi-final or beyond during their first 61 seasons in the competition.
A victory against Everton would mark the fifth consecutive season Newcastle reach the quarter-finals, where League Two Fleetwood Town awaits the winner. The article notes Newcastle's run under Eddie Howe and current manager Matthias Jaissle, including a 2024/25 tournament win, came despite facing Premier League opposition in 19 of Howe's 22 cup games.
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