{"id":18722,"date":"2026-08-27T09:35:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-27T06:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/?p=18722"},"modified":"2026-08-27T10:32:47","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T07:32:47","slug":"newcastle-vs-west-brom-3-2-efl-cup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/sports-betting-news\/newcastle-vs-west-brom-3-2-efl-cup\/","title":{"rendered":"Newcastle 3-2 West Brom: Barnes Double Seals EFL Cup Thriller"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Newcastle United survived a spirited West Bromwich Albion challenge to claim a dramatic 3-2 victory in the EFL Cup, with Harvey Barnes scoring twice in the second half to send the Magpies through after a five-goal thriller.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The contest delivered everything expected from knockout football: an early setback for Newcastle, a comeback, a penalty equalizer and a decisive response just minutes later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Price Gives West Brom the Perfect Start<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

West Brom stunned Newcastle by opening the scoring in the 19th minute through Isaac Price<\/strong>. The early breakthrough gave the visitors something to protect and forced Newcastle to chase the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Magpies gradually increased the pressure, and their response arrived in the 38th minute<\/strong>. Bazoumana Tour\u00e9<\/strong> converted after being supplied by Amar Dedi\u0107<\/strong>, restoring parity before the interval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At 1-1 at half-time<\/strong>, the tie remained wide open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Harvey Barnes Turns the Game Around<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Newcastle wasted little time taking control after the restart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just three minutes into the second half, Harvey Barnes struck in the 48th minute<\/strong>, finishing from Malick Thiaw’s assist<\/strong> to put Newcastle 2-1 ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The goal changed the momentum of the contest, and Newcastle subsequently strengthened their attacking options. Yoane Wissa, Anthony Elanga and Lewis Miley<\/strong> were among the players introduced as the Magpies looked to put the tie beyond West Brom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the visitors refused to surrender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Isaac Price’s Penalty Makes It 2-2<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

West Brom were handed a route back into the contest late in the second half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the 77th minute, Price converted from the penalty spot<\/strong>, completing his brace and making it 2-2. His second goal suddenly put Newcastle’s EFL Cup progression in danger and set up a tense finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The home side, however, produced an almost immediate answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Barnes Strikes Again to Seal Newcastle Win<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Only four minutes after West Brom’s equalizer, Newcastle regained the lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Barnes scored his second goal in the 81st minute<\/strong>, with Dedi\u0107 registering another assist. The strike proved decisive as Newcastle protected their 3-2 advantage through the closing stages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Barnes’ brace ultimately separated the teams, while Dedi\u0107’s two assists also proved crucial in a memorable knockout victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Newcastle 3-2 West Brom: Key Match Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n