Newcastle has set up a fourth-round match against Chelsea in the English League Cup by beating fourth-tier AFC Wimbledon 1-0.

As expected, Newcastle United were able to get past AFC Wimbledon in their League Cup third round match tonight, thus setting up a fourth round tie against Chelsea. This third round match was supposed to be played last week at Wimbledon’s Plough Lane,

Newcastle booked their place in the last 16 of the Carabao Cup with a routine victory over AFC Wimbledon thanks to Fabian Schar’s penalty. The Magpies were awarded the spot-kick on the stroke of half-time of the rescheduled third-round tie at St James’ Park after Miguel Almiron was fouled by Joe Pigott.

A year on from Newcastle’s unforgettable 4-1 Champions League dismantling of PSG, Eddie Howe’s side negotiated an all-together different challenge to edge into the fourth round of the Carabao Cup with a hard-fought win over Wimbledon.