How Newcastle’s players were marked in Carabao Cup tie against Millwall

Newcastle United’s English midfielder #28 Joe Willock (L) watches his shot in to the net as he scores the opening goal during the English League Cup third round football match between Millwall and Newcastle United at The Den in south London on September 8, 2026. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP via Getty Images) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or ‘live’ services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /

Newcastle United had to lean on the guile and experience of Fabian Schar to help get them through to the last 16 of the Carabao Cup.

In a strange first half, Newcastle produced 11 goal attempts but could not find a way past ex-Gateshead keeper Filip Marschall who made a series of routine stops. At the end of the first half, Fabian Schar should have had a penalty when Caleb Taylor fouled in the box.

Millwall battled hard and made it past the hour mark with the game still goalless as Alex Neil’s side scrapped for their Carabao Cup lives. Jaissle turned to his bench and took off Jacob Murphy and Yoane Wissa after ineffective displays with Matias Fernandez-Pardo and Anthony Elanga thrown into the encounter.

Newcastle grabbed the lead with nine minutes left as Harvey Barnes and Matias Fernandez-Pardo linked up well before Lewis Hall’s excellent cross found Joe Willock.

Here’s how United fared at the New Den:

Lukas Hornicek 7

Got a bit of fortune when Arconte’s effort hit the woodwork.

Amar Dedic 6

Didn’t get it all his own way down the right-hand side as he failed to produce an accurate cross. Taken off at the break for Tino Livramento with 24 touches to his name.

Fabian Schar 8

Had a good shout for a couple of penalties in the first half and watched one effort go agonisingly wide. Worryingly, he was sometimes Newcastle’s biggest attacking threat. Steered Newcastle home in a much-needed start after nine months with injury woe. Man of the match.

Sven Botman 6

Overcame some second half difficulties to keep Millwall at bay but this wasn’t his slickest display in a Toon shirt.

Lewis Hall 8

Another bright display as he caused Millwall issues down the left-hand side in both halves and delivered an assist late in the game.

Nico Gonzalez 7

His passing standards never dropped although felt the full force of a gritty Championship side with a mid-game lull.

Jacob Ramsey 6

Not his best night and picked up a yellow card but Newcastle needed his guile at times.

Jacob Murphy 5

Showed some promise early in the game with an effort that went just over, but his crossing deteriorated with just one accurate ball from nine. Didn’t get a shot on target from four goal attempts.

Joe Willock 7

Had some dangerous moments in the first half but kept his cool to net late winner.

Harvey Barnes 7

A hand in the goal and offered presence down the left throughout.

Yoane Wissa 4

Sadly offered no impact after being asked to lead the line. Failed to get a shot on target and struggled against 6ft 5in Caleb Taylor and 6ft 6in Jake Cooper.

Subs

Tino Livramento 6 (for Dedic 46)

Matias Fernandez-Pardo 7 (for Wissa 65)

Played a major part in the opener.

Anthony Elanga (for Murphy 65)

Lewis Miley (for Ramsey 83)

Sean Steur (for Willock 90)

*Subs must play 15 minutes to get a mark