Newcastle vs West Brom: Carabao Cup Live Stream and TV Details

Newcastle United step into the Carabao Cup under the lights at St James’ Park tonight, opening their campaign against West Bromwich Albion in a second-round tie that should carry a bit more edge than a routine early-round outing.

Kick-off time and venue

The tie kicks off at 7:45pm (UK time) at St James’ Park, with Newcastle beginning their latest tilt at domestic cup silverware on home soil.

How to watch on TV in the UK

The game will be shown live on Sky Sports+. Coverage starts at 7:30pm, giving viewers 15 minutes of build-up before the action gets underway.

Live streaming options

For fans who aren’t in front of a TV:

• Existing Sky subscribers can stream the match via the Sky Go app on mobile, tablet, smart TV or desktop.
• Non-Sky customers can watch through the NOW app by purchasing a NOW Sports Day or Month Membership, which grants access to the Sky Sports+ stream.

Radio and audio commentary

If you’re on the move, there’s full audio coverage:

• BBC Radio Newcastle will provide live local radio commentary in the UK.
• Newcastle United’s official digital platforms and web app will also carry audio commentary for registered users.

Team news

Newcastle are forced into changes. Joelinton, Dan Burn and Tino Livramento are all ruled out through injury, pushing Eddie Howe towards rotation as he manages minutes and absences at the same time.

West Brom have problems of their own. Forward Tammer Bany misses out with a hamstring injury, trimming Carlos Corberán’s attacking options just as the Championship side look to spring an upset.

A Premier League club at home. A Championship side with nothing to lose. Under the St James’ Park floodlights, the Carabao Cup story starts here for both.