Fan Joke Prediction · 90 minutes
Weigh after 90 minutes.
Everton’s home conditions and the small difference in league position suggest a tight tie. Both sides won 1-0 in the previous round and have lost their league games recently.
Fan travel at home · 176 miles · Allow about 4 hours 30 minutes by carApproximate road trip · St James’ Park → Hill Dickinson Stadium
ABROAD · ARRIVE 90-60 MINUTES PRIOR TO STARTThursday 2:00 p.m leave → Thursday 6:15-6:45 p.m to come
BACK · RETURN TO CLUB LOCATIONThursday 10:15 p.m leave → Friday 02:45 back
Everton v Newcastle United complete the fourth round of the Carabao Cup on Thursday, with a tie at the Hill Dickinson Stadium between the three Premier League places.
3 league places between the sides.
Everton: 11th in the Premier League. Newcastle United: 8th in the Premier League. Both positions are from the same league table.
Team news: injuries, suspensions and availability
Everton: Everton will need fresh checks in Jarrad Branthwaite after concussion protocols and Jack Grealish after illness kept them both at Arsenal. Vitaly Mykolenko also appeared in that match, while Christian Norgaard is still continuing his physical training. Neither should be introduced as confirmed Thursday starters before David Moyes delivers a trophy update.
Newcastle United: Newcastle goalkeeper Even Jaouen and defender Tino Livramento are missing. Anthony Elanga and Jacob Ramsey both returned from injury as substitutes in the win at Crystal Palace, giving Matthias Jaissle more options. Matias Fernandez-Pardo missed this trip due to illness and needs a fresh check-up.
Latest available updates checked 26 October 2026 · Everton’s confirmed weekend absences · Latest available Newcastle fitness report · Newcastle players back at Palace
Match preview: where a tie could be decided
“Everton” is 11th in the Premier League, and “Newcastle” is eighth. Everton’s recent league matches have resulted in 2-0 defeats against Arsenal and Chelsea, so the trophy offers a chance to get a more positive result against another strong opponent. A 1-0 win over Wolves in the third round gives them a useful example that a close game can still lead to progress.
“Newcastle” defeated “Millwall” 1:0 in the previous round. Their recent league results include a 2-0 win at Crystal Palace and a 1-0 defeat against Aston Villa, highlighting how small differences can change the landscape instantly. The visitors don’t need to dominate every phase to threaten Everton, but another away cup will require concentration when possession and momentum change hands.
The most recent competitive league match ended 3-2 to Everton in Newcastle. The friendly also appears in the wider head-to-head tape, but it is excluded from the league-only comparison above. This tie has its own adjustment and stake. Everton will want their new home to give them the upper hand; Newcastle need enough attacking intent to prevent the hosts from building up pressure for long periods. A level score after 90 minutes means penalties.
How both teams made it to the fourth round
Everton beat Wolves 1-0 in the third round, while Newcastle won by the same scoreline at Millwall. As this tie is on Thursday, it will be Everton or Newcastle pairing until Wednesday’s quarter-final draw is announced.
When will the Carabao Cup 1/4 final draw be held?
The day of the draw is held Wednesday, October 28After Liverpool v Chelsea on Sky Sports. Dave Jones hosts, Conor Coady and Graeme Le Saux draw. There is no fixed draw time: the match at 20:00 may go to penalties. It is intended for 1/4 final matches Week of December 14, 2026.
Everton v Newcastle is on Thursday, so the two clubs will appear as either/or pairings in Wednesday’s draw.
There is no extra time in this fourth round: if the scores are level after 90 minutes, it goes straight to penalties. The prediction and fan poll above refers to the score after 90 minutes rather than which team will qualify.
What is the prize money for the cup race?
There is no fixed prize fund payout for winning this fourth round. Reported competition prizes are £100,000 for winners, £50,000 for runners-up and £25,000 for semi-finalists. These are rewards for the final round rather than a lump sum payment for each round.
Clubs also share their net gate receipts after allowable match expenses. Television options may incur facility fees, depending on round and broadcast arrangements. Those sources of income are separate from prize money.