Carabao Cup 2025-2026: Newcastle-Bradford City, the likely lineups

Newcastle-Bradford City is a match valid for the round of 16 of the Carabao Cup, the English league cup: kickoff is set for 8:45 pm. The Magpies want to get a taste of victory again after the home defeat against Barcelona in the Champions League and the disappointing league draw against Bournemouth. Bradford City is at the top of the English third tier and is not an opponent to be underestimated.

Newcastle fielding second-liners, the offensive trident consists of Barnes, Elanga and Osula. The trio of midfielders consists of Willock, Guimaraes and Joelinton.

Bradford with Swan as the only point and Sarcevic and Pointon behind him. In midfield Metcalfe along with Power.

Newcastle-Bradford City, the likely lineups
Newcastle United (4-3-3): Ramsdale; Krafth, Lascelles, Thiaw, Trippier, Willock, Guimaraes, Joelinton; Barnes, Elanga, Osula
Bradford City (3-4-2-1): Walker; Pennington, Baldwin, Touray; Neufville, Metcalfe, Power, Wright; Sarcevic, Pointon; Swan