Tranmere Rovers vs Newcastle United LIVE: League Cup result, final score and reaction
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Newcastle United made wholesale changes for their Carabao Cup clash at Tranmere, with only Joe Willock retained from the Magpies side that drew against Manchester City at the weekend.
Teenage midfielder Elliot Anderson made his first senior start for the Premier League club, while the likes of Jamaal Lascelles, Matt Ritchie and Chris Wood were restored the starting line-up for the second round encounter.
Tranmere made three changes to their XI, with Mateusz Hewelt, Lee O’Connor and Jon Nolan brought back following Saturday’s League Two defeat at Newport.
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Tranmere Rovers vs Newcastle United
Attempt blocked. Joe Willock (Newcastle United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
Tranmere Rovers vs Newcastle United
Substitution, Tranmere Rovers. Josh Hawkes replaces Jon Nolan.
Tranmere Rovers vs Newcastle United
Goal! Tranmere Rovers 1, Newcastle United 2. Chris Wood (Newcastle United) header from very close range to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Kieran Trippier with a cross following a corner.
Tranmere Rovers vs Newcastle United
Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Kyle Jameson.
Tranmere Rovers vs Newcastle United
Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Ethan Bristow.
Tranmere Rovers vs Newcastle United
Attempt blocked. Matt Ritchie (Newcastle United) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Tranmere Rovers vs Newcastle United
Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Elliott Nevitt.
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