Overview
- Newcastle beat Millwall 1-0 at The Den on Tuesday when Joe Willock converted Lewis Hall’s low cross in the 81st minute to send the visitors into the fourth round.
- Sunderland defeated Hull City 1-0 courtesy of Chemsdine Talbi’s chipped finish in the 71st minute to book their place in the last 16.
- Newcastle’s victory kept Matthias Jaissle’s unbeaten start as head coach intact and extended the positive early run his side have shown this season.
- Both ties underlined heavy squad rotation in the early-season cup, with Hull making eight changes and handing first starts to multiple deadline signings while Newcastle introduced new recruit Matias Fernandez-Pardo as part of their rotation.
- The Carabao Cup provided competitive minutes for fringe players and recent arrivals as clubs balance a congested early calendar and Newcastle aim to defend a trophy they won in 2025.