Everton Beat Newcastle 3-1 to Reach League Cup Last Eight
Everton reached the League Cup quarter-finals with a convincing 3-1 win over Newcastle United at Hill Dickinson Stadium on Thursday. The Everton beat Newcastle League Cup victory also ended a run of three matches without a win, and set up a last-eight tie away to fourth-tier Fleetwood Town.
James Garner opened the scoring in the 34th minute, Hayden Hackney added a second just before half-time, and Thierno Barry sealed the win in the 69th minute. Dan Burn headed a late consolation for Newcastle in the 88th minute, but the visitors never looked like turning the tie around.
Everton beat Newcastle League Cup tie: how the goals came
David Moyes’s side took control through Garner, who found the far corner after being set up by Hackney. The midfielder’s finish gave Everton a lead their first-half play deserved, and they doubled it before the break.
Hackney then finished a swift counter-attack with a well-timed volley, after Barry delivered a cross into the six-yard box. The goal, scored just before half-time, left Newcastle with a steep climb in the second half.
Newcastle manager Matthias Jaissle introduced three substitutes at the break in an attempt to change the game, but Everton stayed in control. Barry effectively settled the tie in the 69th minute, firing home from close range after a cross from Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall. It was Barry’s seventh goal of the season.
Burn’s late header gave Newcastle a consolation, yet it came too late to matter. Everton saw out the closing minutes with comfort, and the home crowd could start to look ahead to the quarter-finals.
A quarter-final against the team that stunned Arsenal
Everton will travel to Fleetwood in the week commencing December 14. The League One side earned their place in the last eight by stunning Premier League champions Arsenal on penalties, after a 1-1 draw.
That result is a warning for Everton. Feature Pakistan reported on Arsenal’s shock exit, and the same competition has already shown that a lower-league side, at home, can punish a slow start. Everton will need the same sharpness they showed against Newcastle.
The draw also gives Everton a clear route to a first League Cup final appearance in 43 years. The Toffees have never lifted the trophy, finishing as runners-up in 1977 and 1984. For a club that has waited that long, a tie against a fourth-tier side will be seen as a genuine chance, not a formality.
Grealish absence adds a subplot
Everton announced before kick-off that Jack Grealish was unavailable for selection “due to a breach of club discipline”. The on-loan Manchester City winger was reportedly absent from training without permission.
The absence did not hurt Everton on the night. Garner, Hackney and Barry carried the attack, and the midfield controlled the game after the early goal. Still, the Grealish question will follow Moyes into the next round, since the winger is one of the side’s most creative players when available.
Feature Pakistan reported on Everton’s recent league defeat to Arsenal, a reminder that cup form has not yet carried over into the league. Thursday’s win, against a strong Newcastle side, is therefore a useful step, but only a step.
What comes next for both sides
Newcastle will have a quick chance to respond. The two sides meet again in the Premier League at St James’ Park on Monday, where Newcastle will look to use home advantage to settle the score.
For Everton, the immediate task is to carry this cup form into the league, and then to prepare properly for Fleetwood. A club chasing its first League Cup final in 43 years cannot afford to treat any tie lightly, least of all one against a side that has already knocked out the champions.
Frequently asked questions
What was the score between Everton and Newcastle?
Everton beat Newcastle United 3-1 in the League Cup last 16 at Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Who scored for Everton?
James Garner scored in the 34th minute, Hayden Hackney added a second just before half-time, and Thierno Barry scored in the 69th minute.
Who do Everton play in the League Cup quarter-finals?
Everton will travel to Fleetwood Town in the week commencing December 14. Fleetwood reached the last eight by beating Arsenal on penalties.
