Penalty heartache and controversy: Newcastle United’s League Cup quarter-finals remembered in images

The Magpies are looking to break an unwanted record on Tuesday night.

By Mark Carruthers

Published 9th Jan 2023, 16:26 BST

Updated 10th Jan 2023, 09:00 BST

Newcastle United can move to within one round of a place at Wembley when they host Leicester City at St James Park in the Carabao Cup quarter-final on Tuesday night.

Eddie Howe’s men have battled their way past a scare at League Two club Tranmere Rovers and overcome Premier League rivals Crystal Palace and Bournemouth to reach the last eight of the competition for the tenth time in their history. Yet the events of the past will not inspire confidence as United look to move into a bright new future as the Magpies look to end the club’s long wait for silverware over the coming months.

NewcastleWorld takes a look back at United’s previous nine League Cup quarter-final ties and remembers penalty heartache and red card controversies, as well as answering the question how did the only Magpie to score a winning goal in a quarter-final tie never play for Newcastle United.

Covid-19 restrictions meant the Magpies dismal 1-0 defeat at a much-changed Brentford side was played in front of empty stands. United supporters watched on as Sky Sports broadcast live coverage of one of the worst performances during Steve Bruce’s reign on Tyneside.

1. 2020/21: Brentford (a) 0-1

Covid-19 restrictions meant the Magpies dismal 1-0 defeat at a much-changed Brentford side was played in front of empty stands. United supporters watched on as Sky Sports broadcast live coverage of one of the worst performances during Steve Bruce’s reign on Tyneside. Photo: Getty Images

A tie that reportedly caused friction between Rafa Benitez and Mike Ashley as the then-United owner felt the Spaniard had jeopardised the bid for promotion by fielding a strong team at Hull. United went out anyway after a horror show of a penalty shoot-out.

2. 2016/17: Hull City (a) 1-1 (Hull win on penalties)

A tie that reportedly caused friction between Rafa Benitez and Mike Ashley as the then-United owner felt the Spaniard had jeopardised the bid for promotion by fielding a strong team at Hull. United went out anyway after a horror show of a penalty shoot-out. Photo: Getty Images

A Newcastle side containing the likes of Jak Alnwick, Jack Colback, Remy Cabella and Emmanuel Riviere were comfortably dispatched by Spurs at White Hart Lane.

3. 2014/15: Tottenham Hotspur (a) 0-4

A Newcastle side containing the likes of Jak Alnwick, Jack Colback, Remy Cabella and Emmanuel Riviere were comfortably dispatched by Spurs at White Hart Lane. Photo: Getty Images

A Magpies side ravaged by injuries faced Jose Mourinho’s Chelsea for the second time in a week - and Didier Drogba grabbed the only goal of the game with a controversial free-kick seven days after scoring the only goal in a Premier League meeting at Stamford Bridge.

4. 2006/07: Chelsea (h) 0-1

A Magpies side ravaged by injuries faced Jose Mourinho’s Chelsea for the second time in a week - and Didier Drogba grabbed the only goal of the game with a controversial free-kick seven days after scoring the only goal in a Premier League meeting at Stamford Bridge. Photo: Getty Images

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