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Newcastle’s potential Fleetwood tie makes tonight’s Everton clash even bigger

Newcastle United will travel to Fleetwood Town in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals if we get past Everton tonight.

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 8:39 AM
Newcastle’s potential Fleetwood tie makes tonight’s Everton clash even bigger
Key Things to Know
  • Writer Phil Huggan argues that a potential Carabao Cup quarter-final against Fleetwood Town makes Newcastle United's clash with Everton even bigger.
  • Newcastle will travel to League Two side Fleetwood Town in the quarter-finals scheduled for mid-December if they beat Everton.
  • Fleetwood advanced to the quarter-finals by beating Arsenal on penalties following a 1-1 draw.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Newcastle United will face League Two club Fleetwood Town in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals if they defeat Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. Fleetwood secured their spot in the last eight after defeating Arsenal in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw. The quarter-final ties are scheduled for the week starting December 14.

Writer Phil Huggan argues that the quarter-final draw raises the stakes for the match against Everton, presenting Newcastle with a favorable path to the semi-finals. Manager Matthias Jaissle confirmed in his pre-match press conference that Newcastle intends to field the strongest possible lineup.

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