Overview
- The third-round tie is scheduled for The Den with an 8pm kick-off on Tuesday 8 September and the winner will reach the Carabao Cup last 16.
- Millwall manager Alex Neil confirmed Casper De Norre and Josh Coburn will be out for multiple weeks and midfielder Jenson Metcalfe is suspended, with reports of as many as ten first-team absences shaping his selection.
- Newcastle have key players unavailable as well, with summer signing Ewen Jaouen ruled out by an ankle injury and Joelinton, Will Osula and Dan Burn all in the treatment room.
- Bookmakers and pundits back Newcastle as favourites and many tip a goal-filled game, reflecting Jaissle’s unbeaten start and the Magpies’ strong recent record in the EFL Cup.
- Millwall arrive in solid Championship form after a 4-0 win over Bolton, so selection choices and squad depth will likely decide whether the under-pressure hosts can upset Newcastle or the visitors progress comfortably.