Millwall and Newcastle United to face off in Carabao Cup

Millwall and Newcastle United are set to face each other at The Den on September 8, 2026, in the third round of the Carabao Cup. The match marks the first time the two sides have met since 1993.

Newcastle United, managed by Matthias Jaissle, enters the fixture unbeaten in their opening Premier League matches. Despite potential squad rotation due to the demands of league play and injuries to players like Tino Livramento and Ewen Jaouen, the Magpies remain the favorites. Their recent form includes a resilient 2-2 draw against Bournemouth.

Millwall, led by Alex Neil, has experienced a mixed start to their Championship campaign. While they recently secured a dominant 4-0 victory over Bolton, the club is currently managing a significant injury crisis with eleven senior players unavailable. The Lions aim to use their home advantage to secure an upset against the Premier League side.