Football fans are turning their attention to the clash between Everton and Newcastle United in the fourth round of the English League Cup. Everton go into the match at home after two consecutive Premier League defeats against Arsenal and Chelsea, while Newcastle United aim to continue their revival following their recent 2-0 away win over Crystal Palace. Both teams are seeking to book their place in the next round of a competition that attracts great fan interest.
When is Everton vs Newcastle United?
The match takes place on Thursday 29 October 2026 at Everton’s stadium. Kick-off is at the following times:
- Morocco and Algeria: 20:45
- Egypt and Saudi Arabia: 22:45
Key absentees
Newcastle United will be without Elliot Anderson due to a hamstring injury, as well as Tino Livramento, who is suffering from a knee injury. These absences are significant for the squad, especially given the team’s need to compensate for the efforts of key players.
What channels are showing Everton vs Newcastle United in the English League Cup?
The match has regional interest, and fans can follow it on the following channels:
- In the Middle East and North Africa (Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt, the Gulf): beIN SPORTS 1
- In France and Europe (for the Arab diaspora): beIN SPORTS 1
- In Germany and Croatia: Arena Sport 1
Note that the channel may vary depending on the package and country, so it is advisable to check your local channel guide.
Team line-ups
The predicted line-ups are based on the last official starting XI each team fielded in their most recent match, and may change according to the coach’s selections.
Everton predicted line-up
Everton are expected to play a 4-2-3-1 formation, according to their last starting XI against Arsenal on 24 October 2026:
- Goalkeeper: Jordan Pickford
- Defence: M. Röhl, J. Tarkowski (captain), J. O’Brien, Vitaliy Mykolenko
- Midfield: H. Armstrong, James Garner, B. Johnson, K. Dewsbury-Hall, T. George
- Attack: T. Barry
Newcastle United predicted line-up
Newcastle United also use a 4-2-3-1 formation, according to their last starting XI against Crystal Palace on 25 October 2026:
- Goalkeeper: Lukáš Horníček
- Defence: A. Dedic, F. Schär, D. Burn (captain), Lewis Hall
- Midfield: Nico González, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, J. Willock
- Attack: H. Barnes, W. Osula
Further developments regarding the final line-ups are expected in the coming hours, especially as the match approaches. Fans can follow updates as they happen on the InfoSports website.
