Newcastle United’s Carabao Cup tie against West Bromwich Albion has been set for Wednesday August 26, with kick-off at 7.45pm BST at St. James' Park. For supporters, that means one clear answer to the key question: Newcastle vs West Brom is a midweek fixture in Newcastle Upon Tyne, and the details are now confirmed.
The match is part of the second-round draw, and it arrives with the sort of practical information fans need most: when it starts, where it is being played and how to follow it. Newcastle United vs West Bromwich Albion in the Carabao Cup Football second-round draw has also been listed alongside Chelsea vs Luton and Tottenham vs Charlton, underlining how quickly the competition moves into a busy midweek schedule.
How to follow the match in the UK
In the UK, the game will be shown live on Sky Sports+. Supporters can also listen via Radio Newcastle, while coverage will be available through newcastleunited.com and the Official Newcastle United App. Following the match, highlights will be available on the club website and app, with extended highlights and a full match replay available the following day.
There is also a wider digital trail for fans who want updates before and after the game, with Newcastle United sharing coverage through its social channels on X, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok and Threads. The club has also pointed supporters toward the Match Centre for matchday information.
Team news and availability
The limited team-news updates add another layer of interest. Matthias Jaissle is understood to be without Dan Burn, Joelinton and Tino Livramento, while West Bromwich Albion are also monitoring their own selection options. William Osula, Mikey Johnston and Jimmy-Jay Morgan are among the names mentioned in the wider match context, giving the tie a fresh edge even before kick-off.
For Newcastle, this is the kind of cup night that can feel routine on the calendar but significant in practice. The timing is simple enough, the venue is fixed and the broadcast details are clear. What remains is the football itself, and St. James' Park should provide the setting for a straightforward but important Carabao Cup night.
The postcode is NE1 4ST, the date is Wednesday August 26 and the time is 7.45pm BST. Everything else will have to be decided on the pitch.
