Is Newcastle United v Brentford on TV? How can I follow the game? Full details & team news


The two teams met at the Gtech Community Stadium earlier this month with Brentford running out 4-2 winners. The Magpies, however, tend to be a stronger force on home turf.
Is Newcastle United v Brentford live on TV?
Yes, Newcastle United’s Carabao Cup quarter-final clash against Brentford is being shown live on Sky Sports +. Click here for more details on how to access the channel.
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NewcastleWorld writer Jordan Cronin will be at St James’ Park as Newcastle United look to advance into the last four of the Carabao Cup.
Stay tuned to NewcastleWorld across the evening for team news, reaction and analysis. For minute-by-minute updates, you can follow Jordan on X here.
Alternatively, BBC Radio Newcastle are providing full match commentary through Matthew Raisbeck and former Magpies defender John Anderson.
What happens if Newcastle United v Brentford ends in a draw?
If the game is level after 90 minutes, the tie will be decided by a penalty shootout - as per Carabao Cup rules.
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Hide AdNewcastle United needed penalties to edge past Nottingham Forest in round two while Brentford won via spot-kicks in the previous round at home to Sheffield Wednesday.
What’s the latest team news?
Newcastle are without Sean Longstaff, who is serving a one-match ban. Nick Pope (knee), Callum Wilson (hamstring), Jamaal Lascelles (ACL) and Emil Krafth are out injured.
Sven Botman played for the under-21s against Chelsea on Monday night after recovering from an ACL injury.
Meanwhile, Brentford are set to make a late call on Igor Thiago’s involvement after he missed the 2-1 defeat at Chelsea on Sunday.
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Hide AdThe Bees remain without Mathias Jensen (hamstring), Gustavo Nunes (back), Rico Henry (knee), Aaron Hickey (hamstring) and Josh Dasilva (knee).
Samuel Barrott has been appointed as referee with Timothy Wood and Wade Smith as his assistants. James Bell is the fourth official. VAR is not in operation.
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