Everton host Newcastle United in the EFL Cup fourth round at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Thursday.
David Moyes’s Everton have lost back-to-back Premier League matches, both by a 2-0 scoreline against Chelsea and Arsenal, after an eight-match unbeaten start to the season. Matthias Jaissle’s Newcastle arrive in better spirits having beaten Crystal Palace 2-0 on Sunday, a result that eased the pressure on the head coach following three defeats in four matches. The sides meet again in the Premier League four days later at St James’ Park; their last meeting was a 4-1 Newcastle win at Everton in November 2025.
Everton vs Newcastle United – Match preview and team news
- Date: Thursday, 29 October 2026
- Kick-off: 19:45 BST
- Venue: Hill Dickinson Stadium
- Referee: Farai Hallam
- Last meeting: Everton 1-4 Newcastle United, 29 November 2025, Premier League
Team news
Everton
Jarrad Branthwaite is out with concussion, and Jack Grealish is a doubt after missing the defeat at Arsenal through illness. Michael Keane and Ainsley Maitland-Niles could return in defence, with Tyler Dibling, man of the match in the third round, pushing for a start in attack.
Newcastle United
Matias Fernandez-Pardo and Lewis Miley are doubts, while Tino Livramento and Ewen Jaouen remain out through injury. Harvey Barnes and William Osula, both scorers at Crystal Palace, are expected to keep their places as Jaissle sticks with a relatively strong lineup.
Form
Everton
Everton have scored just eight goals this season, fewer than all but the three sides in the relegation zone, and are seeking to avoid going three matches without scoring for the first time since December. They reached this round with wins over Preston North End and Wolves.
Newcastle United
Newcastle have risen to eighth in the Premier League, two points off the top five, after their win over Crystal Palace. They progressed to this round with victories over West Bromwich Albion and Millwall, and have won each of their last seven EFL Cup fourth-round ties.
Predicted lineups
Everton possible starting XI (4-2-3-1): Pickford; Maitland-Niles, O’Brien, Keane, Mykolenko; Hackney, Armstrong; Dibling, Alcaraz, George; Barry
Newcastle United possible starting XI (4-2-3-1): Hornicek; Dedic, Thiaw, Botman, Hall; Gonzalez, Ramsey; Elanga, Wissa, Barnes; Osula
How to watch Everton vs Newcastle United?
The match will be broadcast live in the United Kingdom on Sky Sports+.
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