Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle United LIVE: League Cup result, final score and reaction

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The City Ground, home of Nottingham Forest Football Club (Getty Images)

Follow live coverage as Nottingham Forest face Newcastle United 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.

Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle United

Goal! Nottingham Forest 0, Newcastle United 1. Joe Willock (Newcastle United) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal following a fast break.

28 August 2024 20:01

Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle United

Attempt saved. Alexander Isak (Newcastle United) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Miguel Almirón.

28 August 2024 20:01

Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle United

First Half begins.

28 August 2024 20:01

Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle United

Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

28 August 2024 19:20

Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle United

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28 August 2024 18:00