Newcastle United vs AFC Wimbledon LIVE: League Cup latest score, goals and updates from fixture
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Follow live coverage as Newcastle United face AFC Wimbledon in the EFL cup.
Liverpool are the reigning champions of the competition following an extra time victory over Chelsea at Wembley last term, Virgil van Dijk scoring the decisive goal to secure a record-extending tenth win of this domestic cup for the Reds.
While all 72 clubs from the football league enter from the first round, Premier League teams enter at the second or third round stage, the latter for clubs competing in Europe this season. Last year, Middlesbrough were the team from outside the top flight to go furthest in the competition, reaching the semi-finals.
Follow live updates from today’s game in the live blog below.
Newcastle United vs AFC Wimbledon
Offside, AFC Wimbledon. Omar Bugiel is caught offside.
Newcastle United vs AFC Wimbledon
Attempt blocked. Harvey Barnes (Newcastle United) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Tino Livramento.
Newcastle United vs AFC Wimbledon
Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Callum Maycock.
Newcastle United vs AFC Wimbledon
Attempt missed. William Osula (Newcastle United) right footed shot from outside the box.
Newcastle United vs AFC Wimbledon
Attempt missed. Miguel Almirón (Newcastle United) left footed shot from the centre of the box.
Newcastle United vs AFC Wimbledon
Attempt missed. Harvey Barnes (Newcastle United) right footed shot from the left side of the box.
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