AFC Wimbledon manager Johnnie Jackson spoke of his anger after his side’s Carabao Cup exit to Newcastle United

The Magpies edged past the League Two side 1-0 at St James’ Park via Fabian Schar’s first-half penalty, and the decision to award the spot-kick has left Jackson “fuming”.

Miguel Almiron was brought down by Joe Piggot and there was a slight delay before referee Darren Bond pointed to the spot after taking the advice of his assistant. There was no VAR in operation.

Johnnie Jackson, Head Coach of AFC Wimbledon, looks on prior to the Carabao Cup Third Round match with Newcastle United. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images) | Getty Images

placeholder image — Johnnie Jackson, Head Coach of AFC Wimbledon, looks on prior to the Carabao Cup Third Round match with Newcastle United. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images) | Getty Images

"A dodgy penalty,” Jackson said. “I’m fuming with it. As if we need another thing going against us.

“The linesman decides to get involved and give a penalty, like we’re not up against it enough coming here as League Two team as the underdog. We don’t need the linesman getting involved at that stage, the referee is there to referee the game and he didn’t give it.

“I’m angry about that one to be honest because I didn’t see that happening down the other end and the linesman getting involved to give us something. I don’t see that happening at St James’ Park. That was the difference in the game.

“We came here confident, we knocked Ipswich out in the last round and started our league campaign really well. I think we’re a really good team so tonight will only enhance that. The group are disappointed they didn’t pull it off. A lot of teams come here and get beat out of sight.”

Meanwhile, Newcastle boss Eddie Howe disagreed with Jackson, believing the correct decision was reached. He said: “The first one on Fabian was a clear no penalty for me and the one on Miggy looked like he was fouled in the box.

“The performance wasn't where we wanted it to be. This was always potentially a difficult game. Credit to Wimbledon, who defended as we thought they would - very deep, low and narrow. On the ball, we were a bit slow and lethargic."