Newcastle 1 – 0 Wimbledon

Newcastle secured a 1-0 win against second division side AFC Wimbledon to secure their place in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup.

In a game postponed due to AFC Wimbledon's unfortunate pitch issues and then moved to St James' Park, a penalty from Fabian Schar was needed to separate the teams, who are 72 places apart in the league pyramid are.

Eddie Howe's much-changed side, which changed eight players since the weekend's draw with Manchester City, were frustrated by the fourth-tier visitors and were working hard until Miguel Almiron was brought down by Joe Pigott in first-half stoppage time became.

Schar converted the resulting penalty with a calm, composed finish that ultimately proved decisive without being entirely convincing.

On the positive side, Howe was allowed to test the use of 21-year-old striker Will Osula – a £10million summer signing from Sheffield United – in the absence of injured duo Alexander Isak and Callum Wilson, who may be out for a while Number of weeks.

Osula was sharp on the ball and could provide Howe with another attacking option after being forced to use Anthony Gordon as a false 9 against Man City.

2023 finalists Newcastle now face Chelsea in the fourth round, which will take place at the end of October.

The full Carabao Cup fourth round draw

Brentford v Sheffield Wednesday

Southampton vs Stoke City

Tottenham vs Man City

Newcastle vs Chelsea

Man United vs Leicester

Brighton vs Liverpool

Preston vs Arsenal

Aston Villa vs Crystal Palace

Important dates for the rest of the competition

Quarterfinals: w/c December 16th

Semifinals: w/v January 6, 2025 (first leg) & w/v February 3, 2025 (second leg)

Final: Sunday March 16, 2025