Carabao Cup Draw Hands Newcastle a Golden Path to Semis
Newcastle United just got handed a massive opportunity in the Carabao Cup, and the lads should be licking their lips. The fourth round draw pitted the Magpies against Everton at Goodison Park, but the real story is the schedule that could pave a golden road to the semi-finals.
Why the Thursday Night Slot Is a Game Changer
Here is the deal. Liverpool and Chelsea will slug it out on Wednesday, October 28. The very next night, Everton hosts Newcastle. That means the Toon Army will know their quarter-final opponent before a single ball is kicked on Merseyside.
The quarter-final draw happens Wednesday night, right after Liverpool v Chelsea wraps up. So Eddie Howe's successor, Matthias Jaissle, will have full knowledge of what lies ahead. No guesswork. No surprises. Just pure strategy.
Newcastle Fans Get a Bonus: Extra Tickets
Speaking of bonuses, Everton handed Newcastle supporters a whopping 7,732 tickets. That is around 15% of the Hill Dickinson Stadium capacity, roughly 50% more than the Carabao Cup rules require. The Toffees' own fans are fuming, but that is their problem. Newcastle fans will be roaring loud and proud.
The Path to Glory Could Run Through League One
Here is where it gets spicy. Bradford and Peterborough, both third-tier sides, face each other in the last 16. If Newcastle beats Everton and the draw falls right, a home tie against a League One club could be all that stands between them and a fourth Carabao Cup semi-final in five seasons.
That is the kind of luck champions need. That is the kind of draw that builds dynasties.
Eddie Howe's Legacy Lives On
Let us not forget the transformation Eddie Howe delivered. Before Howe, Newcastle had reached the semi-final of this competition exactly once in over 60 years. One time. Then Howe came in and delivered finalists, quarter-finalists, winners, and semi-finalists in four straight attempts.
Jaissle has kept the flag flying with two League Cup wins already. Two more victories and the Magpies are back in the semis, dreaming of silverware once again.
Full Carabao Cup Fourth Round Schedule
- Tuesday 27 October: Bradford v Peterborough (7.45pm)
- Tuesday 27 October: Fleetwood v Arsenal (8pm)
- Wednesday 28 October: Man City v Brighton (7.30pm)
- Wednesday 28 October: Sunderland v Brentford (7.45pm)
- Wednesday 28 October: Fulham v Palace (7.45pm)
- Wednesday 28 October: Bournemouth v Villa (7.45pm)
- Wednesday 28 October: Liverpool v Chelsea (8pm)
- Thursday 29 October: Everton v Newcastle United (7.45pm)
Remaining Carabao Cup Dates
- Round Four: w/c 26 October 2026
- Round Five: w/c 14 December 2026
- Semi-Final First Leg: w/c 11 January 2027
- Semi-Final Second Leg: w/c 1 February 2027
- Final: Sunday 21 March 2027
Newcastle has at least a coin-flip chance to get past Everton. With the luck of the draw, who knows what could be possible. This is the stuff of American-style dreams, folks. Hard work, a bit of luck, and the will to win.