Newcastle United take on Fulham in the League Cup quarter-final at St James’ Park on Wednesday evening.
The Magpies knocked out Tottenham Hotspur in the fourth round, while Fulham needed penalties to see off League One outfit Wycombe Wanderers.
Match preview
Newcastle head into this fixture on the back of a 1-0 defeat to rivals Sunderland in the Premier League on Sunday.
They have fared better at home this season and will fancy their chances of progressing to the semi-final.
Marco Silva’s side head into the fixture in high spirits after securing a 3-2 win at Burnley, ending a two-game winless run.
However, they been depleted by the departure of Calvin Bassey, Samuel Chukwueze and Alex Iwobi for the Africa Cup of Nations.
Fulham have struggled on the road, making Newcastle the favourites to win this clash.
Head-to-head
Newcastle have faced Fulham three times in the competition, winning one and losing twice.
However, the Magpies boast a superior overall head-to-head record with 35 wins, 15 draws and 33 losses.
Team news
Newcastle are expected to be without goalkeeper Nick Pope, Kieran Trippier, William Osula, Emil Krafth, and Dan Burn, but Sven Botman could be available.
Rodrigo Muniz and Ryan Sessegnon are sidelined for Fulham.
Key players
Newcastle United
Bruno Guimaraes: First for assists, joint-first for big chances created and key passes per game in the Magpies’ squad in the League Cup.
Anthony Gordon: Has sparkled in the hosts’ attack in this competition, recording the joint-most big chances created.
Fulham
Kevin: Leads the squad for key passes, shots on target and dribbles per game in the competition.
Harry Wilson: Has scored or assisted in his last four appearances for Fulham.
Stats from transfermarkt.com & sofascore.com.
