Newcastle United moved into the fourth round of the Carabao Cup with a 1-0 win over Millwall, thanks to a late goal from Joe Willock. The match, held at Millwall’s home ground, the Den, featured strong performances from both sides, but Newcastle managed to keep a clean sheet and secure a result that pleased their supporters. Millwall, however, showed resilience despite having 13 players out due to injuries. They came close to equalizing in the 79th minute when Tairyk Arconte’s shot hit the post, showcasing their fighting spirit. Newcastle’s manager, Matthias Jaissle, made tactical changes during the game, bringing on Anthony Elanga and Matias Fernandez-Pardo in an effort to break the deadlock. The decisive moment came in the 81st minute when a cross from Lewis Hall found Willock, who scored with a clever side-foot shot. Newcastle had controlled much of the match, dominating possession with 70% of the ball and taking 17 shots on goal by the 60th minute. However, Millwall’s under-strength team, including 15-year-old Regan Anderson, who became the club’s second youngest player, kept the pressure on and created several chances throughout the game. Despite the early struggles to break through Millwall’s defense, Newcastle eventually settled and took control of the match. The win was a positive result for Newcastle, who were looking to show progress in the early stages of Jaissle’s management. His approach focuses on a high-intensity, vertical style of play with quick transitions, and this result reflected that strategy. The match, while not lacking in energy or movement, only saw a decisive goal in the final moments, highlighting the hard-fought nature of the victory. Elsewhere in the Carabao Cup, Jorgen Strand Larsen scored twice for Crystal Palace in their 2-0 win over Middlesbrough. In another match, Ryan Christie scored a hat-trick as Bournemouth defeated Lincoln City 3-0. These results added to the varied outcomes across the competition, with Newcastle’s narrow win standing out as a testament to their growing consistency under new management.