Everton defeated Newcastle United 3-1 in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup on Thursday, October 29, 2026, ending Newcastle’s hopes of advancing in the competition. Goals from James Garner, Hayden Hackney and Thierno Barry secured the victory at Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool, while Dan Burn scored Newcastle’s only goal late in the match.
The result increased pressure on Newcastle head coach Matthias Jaissle, whose team struggled defensively despite creating numerous scoring opportunities. Everton manager David Moyes watched his side produce an efficient performance that earned the club a place in the quarter-finals against Fleetwood Town.
Newcastle entered the match following a 2-0 Premier League victory over Crystal Palace, but that improvement did not carry over into the cup competition. The visitors controlled long periods of possession and created chances, yet their inability to finish attacks proved costly against an Everton side that capitalized on defensive mistakes.
The match also attracted attention because Jack Grealish was absent from Everton’s squad following a disciplinary issue. Moyes had excluded the England international after he missed a training session without permission.
Everton Takes Control Before Half-Time
Newcastle began the match with attacking intent and tested Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford during the opening stages. Harvey Barnes was among the most dangerous players, forcing Pickford into action with a header following a crossfield pass from Nico González.
Jacob Murphy and Joe Willock also threatened the Everton goal as Newcastle attempted to establish control. However, the visitors struggled to convert their possession into clear scoring chances.
Everton responded by applying pressure whenever Newcastle attempted to play out from the back. The approach produced its first major reward in the 34th minute when Garner gave the home side the lead.
Tyrique George pressured Newcastle defender Amar Dedić into losing possession in a dangerous area. Hackney helped move the ball toward Garner, who curled a precise finish beyond goalkeeper Lukáš Horníček and into the corner.
The goal changed the direction of the match and exposed problems in Newcastle’s defensive organization. Although Jaissle’s side continued to attack, Everton became increasingly dangerous whenever possession changed hands.
A second goal arrived just before half-time after another breakdown in Newcastle’s defense. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall carried the ball forward before being fouled by Jacob Ramsey, but referee Farai Hallam allowed play to continue.
Barry collected the ball and found Hackney in space inside the penalty area. The midfielder finished confidently to double Everton’s lead and give Moyes’ team a commanding advantage at the break.
Hackney’s goal was particularly significant because it was his first for Everton following his arrival from Middlesbrough. The midfielder had already contributed to the opening goal and was becoming an important influence in the contest.
Newcastle Makes Three Changes at Half-Time
Jaissle responded to the two-goal deficit by making three substitutions at half-time. Anthony Elanga replaced Barnes, Joelinton came on for Ramsey and Yoane Wissa replaced Will Osula.
The changes were intended to bring fresh energy to Newcastle’s attack and provide a way back into the match. Newcastle began the second half with greater urgency and created several opportunities to reduce the deficit.
Wissa had an early chance after Willock played a well-placed pass into the penalty area. However, Pickford advanced quickly and prevented the Newcastle forward from directing his header into the net.
Dedić also attempted to score from distance, but his effort was deflected over the crossbar. Burn later headed a corner over the goal as Newcastle continued to apply pressure.
The visitors repeatedly moved into threatening positions without finding the finishing touch. Pickford remained important for Everton, producing saves that prevented Newcastle from gaining momentum.
Despite Newcastle’s improved attacking play, Everton retained the ability to threaten on the counterattack. Moyes’ team remained compact defensively and waited for opportunities to exploit the spaces left by Newcastle’s advancing players.
Thierno Barry Ends Newcastle’s Comeback Hopes
Everton effectively settled the contest in the 69th minute when Barry scored the third goal. The move began when Garner intercepted a Newcastle pass and quickly released Dewsbury-Hall into space.
Dewsbury-Hall advanced behind the Newcastle defense before delivering a pass across the penalty area. Barry controlled the ball and finished past Horníček, putting Everton ahead 3-0.
The goal demonstrated Everton’s ability to turn defensive pressure into attacking opportunities. Newcastle had committed players forward in search of a response, leaving gaps that the home side exploited.
Jaissle continued to adjust his team, introducing Bazoumana Touré for Murphy and later bringing on Sean Steur for González. Those changes provided additional options but could not reverse the three-goal deficit.
Newcastle eventually scored in the 88th minute when Burn headed home a cross from Elanga. The goal rewarded the visitors for their sustained attacking pressure but arrived too late to alter the outcome.
A confrontation followed as Newcastle attempted to retrieve the ball and restart play quickly. Pickford, James Tarkowski, Joelinton and Burn all received yellow cards following the incident.
The match ended without a red card, contrary to claims that Ramsey had been dismissed in stoppage time. Ramsey had already been substituted at half-time and was not involved in the closing stages.
Newcastle Dominates Possession but Struggles to Score
The final score did not fully reflect the balance of attacking opportunities. Newcastle finished with approximately 57 percent possession and created considerably more attempts than Everton.
According to match statistics published by The Guardian, Newcastle registered nine shots on target compared with Everton’s five. The visitors also won 10 corners, while the home side had four.
Those numbers showed that Newcastle was capable of creating attacking pressure but struggled to convert opportunities into goals. Pickford’s performance and Everton’s defensive organization contributed to that outcome.
Newcastle’s defensive mistakes were equally damaging. Everton made effective use of turnovers and counterattacks, scoring three goals despite spending less time in possession.
The defeat raised questions about how Jaissle could improve his team’s balance between attack and defense. Newcastle’s willingness to commit players forward created opportunities, but it also left the side vulnerable when Everton recovered the ball.
Steur’s limited involvement has also been a subject of supporter discussion. The young midfielder was introduced late in the second half, leaving little time to influence the result.
Jaissle must now decide whether adjustments to the starting lineup or tactical approach could provide greater consistency. Newcastle’s recent results have shown signs of improvement in some matches but continued difficulties in others.
Jack Grealish Absence Adds to Everton Discussion
Everton secured the victory without Grealish, who had been excluded from the squad following a breach of club discipline. The England winger missed a training session without permission, leading Moyes to leave him out of the cup fixture.
Grealish had also missed Everton’s preceding Premier League defeat against Arsenal because of illness. His continued absence attracted attention even as Everton produced one of its stronger performances of the season.
The winger returned to Everton on loan from Manchester City during the summer. His ability to create chances and carry the ball in attacking positions makes him an important option when available.
Moyes has not publicly established when Grealish will return to the matchday squad. The manager must balance disciplinary expectations with the need to maintain attacking options during a demanding schedule.
Everton’s victory demonstrated that the team could produce an effective attacking performance without him. Garner, Hackney, Dewsbury-Hall and Barry combined to create the goals that secured the quarter-final place.
Everton Advances as Newcastle Faces More Questions
The victory sends Everton into the Carabao Cup quarter-finals, where the club will face League Two side Fleetwood Town. Moyes’ team has an opportunity to continue its cup campaign after eliminating Premier League opposition.
For Newcastle, the defeat means the end of another opportunity to compete for domestic silverware this season. Jaissle’s team must now concentrate on its remaining competitions and address the defensive errors that contributed to the loss.
The two clubs were scheduled to meet again in the Premier League at St James’ Park on Monday, November 2. That fixture offered Newcastle an immediate opportunity to respond to the cup defeat against the same opponent.
The most pressing issue for Jaissle is improving the team's efficiency in both penalty areas. Newcastle created enough chances to remain competitive, but Everton’s ability to finish its opportunities ultimately determined which club advanced in the Carabao Cup.