Follow live coverage as Newcastle United face Brentford in the EFL cup.

Liverpool are the reigning champions of the competition following an extra time victory over Chelsea at Wembley last term, Virgil van Dijk scoring the decisive goal to secure a record-extending tenth win of this domestic cup for the Reds.

While all 72 clubs from the football league enter from the first round, Premier League teams enter at the second or third round stage, the latter for clubs competing in Europe this season. Last year, Middlesbrough were the team from outside the top flight to go furthest in the competition, reaching the semi-finals.

Follow live updates from today’s game in the live blog below.

Newcastle United FC 3 - 1 Brentford FC

Newcastle United vs Brentford

21:42

Match ends, Newcastle United 3, Brentford 1.

Newcastle United vs Brentford

21:41

Second Half ends, Newcastle United 3, Brentford 1.

Newcastle United vs Brentford

21:41

Attempt blocked. William Osula (Newcastle United) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Kieran Trippier.

Newcastle United vs Brentford

21:40

Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.

Newcastle United vs Brentford

21:40

Attempt missed. Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle United) left footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Joe Willock.

Newcastle United vs Brentford

21:38

Goal! Newcastle United 3, Brentford 1. Yoane Wissa (Brentford) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Bryan Mbeumo following a fast break.

Newcastle United vs Brentford

21:36

Attempt missed. Paris Maghoma (Brentford) right footed shot from the centre of the box following a corner.

Newcastle United vs Brentford

21:36

Corner, Brentford. Conceded by Joe Willock.

Newcastle United vs Brentford

21:35

Attempt saved. Yoane Wissa (Brentford) left footed shot from outside the box is saved.

Newcastle United vs Brentford

21:34

Corner, Brentford. Conceded by Miguel Almirón.

Newcastle United vs Brentford

21:32

Attempt missed. Ben Mee (Brentford) header from the centre of the box following a corner.

Newcastle United vs Brentford

21:32

Corner, Brentford. Conceded by Kieran Trippier.

Newcastle United vs Brentford

21:30

Attempt blocked. Sandro Tonali (Newcastle United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Miguel Almirón.

Newcastle United vs Brentford

21:30

Attempt blocked. Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle United) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

Newcastle United vs Brentford

21:30

Harvey Barnes (Newcastle United) hits the left post with a right footed shot from outside the box. Assisted by Joe Willock.

Newcastle United vs Brentford

21:27

Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Paris Maghoma.

Newcastle United vs Brentford

21:27

Attempt blocked. Sandro Tonali (Newcastle United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.

Newcastle United vs Brentford

21:27

Substitution, Newcastle United. Miguel Almirón replaces Anthony Gordon.

Newcastle United vs Brentford

21:27

Substitution, Newcastle United. Kieran Trippier replaces Lewis Hall.

Newcastle United vs Brentford

21:27

Substitution, Newcastle United. William Osula replaces Alexander Isak.

Newcastle United vs Brentford

21:24

Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Nathan Collins.

Newcastle United vs Brentford

21:24

Attempt blocked. Harvey Barnes (Newcastle United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Dan Burn.

Newcastle United vs Brentford

21:22

Foul by Lewis Hall (Newcastle United).

Newcastle United vs Brentford

21:22

Substitution, Brentford. Jayden Meghoma replaces Keane Lewis-Potter.

Newcastle United vs Brentford

21:22

Substitution, Brentford. Paris Maghoma replaces Kevin Schade.

Newcastle United vs Brentford

21:20

Attempt missed. Yoane Wissa (Brentford) header from the left side of the six yard box misses to the right. Assisted by Bryan Mbeumo with a cross.

Newcastle United vs Brentford

21:18

Attempt missed. Yoane Wissa (Brentford) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Kevin Schade with a headed pass.

Newcastle United vs Brentford

21:16

Goal! Newcastle United 3, Brentford 0. Fabian Schär (Newcastle United) right footed shot from very close range to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Bruno Guimarães following a corner.

Newcastle United vs Brentford

21:18

Attempt saved. Lewis Hall (Newcastle United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.

Newcastle United vs Brentford

21:18

Attempt blocked. Lewis Hall (Newcastle United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.

Newcastle United vs Brentford

21:18

Attempt blocked. Sandro Tonali (Newcastle United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.

Newcastle United vs Brentford

21:16

Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Kristoffer Ajer.

Newcastle United vs Brentford

21:16

Attempt blocked. Alexander Isak (Newcastle United) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.

Newcastle United vs Brentford

21:15

Attempt saved. Joe Willock (Newcastle United) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Lewis Hall.

Newcastle United vs Brentford

21:14

Corner, Brentford. Conceded by Martin Dúbravka.

Newcastle United vs Brentford

21:15

Attempt saved. Keane Lewis-Potter (Brentford) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Yoane Wissa.

Newcastle United vs Brentford

21:14

Foul by Sandro Tonali (Newcastle United).

Newcastle United vs Brentford

21:13

Offside, Brentford. Kevin Schade is caught offside.

Newcastle United vs Brentford

21:13

Substitution, Newcastle United. Harvey Barnes replaces Jacob Murphy.

Newcastle United vs Brentford

21:10

Substitution, Brentford. Mikkel Damsgaard replaces Vitaly Janelt.

Newcastle United vs Brentford

21:10

Substitution, Brentford. Bryan Mbeumo replaces Fábio Carvalho.

Newcastle United vs Brentford

21:08

Foul by Joe Willock (Newcastle United).

Newcastle United vs Brentford

21:08

Yehor Yarmoliuk (Brentford) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Newcastle United vs Brentford

21:08

Attempt missed. Jacob Murphy (Newcastle United) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Bruno Guimarães.

Newcastle United vs Brentford

21:06

Attempt missed. Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United) right footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Joe Willock following a fast break.

Newcastle United vs Brentford

21:04

Attempt missed. Alexander Isak (Newcastle United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Lewis Hall following a corner.

Newcastle United vs Brentford

21:04

Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Ben Mee.

Newcastle United vs Brentford

21:04

Attempt blocked. Joe Willock (Newcastle United) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Lewis Hall.

Newcastle United vs Brentford

21:03

Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Mads Roerslev.

Newcastle United vs Brentford

21:01

Foul by Joe Willock (Newcastle United).

Newcastle United vs Brentford

21:01

Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Newcastle United vs Brentford

20:58

Foul by Lewis Hall (Newcastle United).

Newcastle United vs Brentford

20:57

Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Newcastle United vs Brentford

20:56

Attempt missed. Yoane Wissa (Brentford) right footed shot from the centre of the box.

Newcastle United vs Brentford

20:53

Attempt blocked. Yoane Wissa (Brentford) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.

Newcastle United vs Brentford

20:52

Second Half begins Newcastle United 2, Brentford 0.

Newcastle United vs Brentford

20:52

Substitution, Newcastle United. Joe Willock replaces Joelinton because of an injury.

Newcastle United vs Brentford

20:37

First Half ends, Newcastle United 2, Brentford 0.

Newcastle United vs Brentford

20:36

Offside, Newcastle United. Jacob Murphy is caught offside.

Newcastle United vs Brentford

20:35

Jacob Murphy (Newcastle United) hits the woodwork with a right footed shot from the right side of the box.

Newcastle United vs Brentford

20:34

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Newcastle United vs Brentford

20:34

Delay in match because of an injury Yoane Wissa (Brentford).

Newcastle United vs Brentford

20:33

Attempt missed. Keane Lewis-Potter (Brentford) right footed shot from more than 35 yards is high and wide to the left from a direct free kick.

Newcastle United vs Brentford

20:32

Fourth official has announced 6 minutes of added time.

Newcastle United vs Brentford

20:32

Tino Livramento (Newcastle United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Newcastle United vs Brentford

20:32

Foul by Tino Livramento (Newcastle United).

Newcastle United vs Brentford

20:31

Offside, Newcastle United. Joelinton is caught offside.

Newcastle United vs Brentford

20:30

Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle United) wins a free kick on the left wing.

Newcastle United vs Brentford

20:29

Goal! Newcastle United 2, Brentford 0. Sandro Tonali (Newcastle United) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Anthony Gordon with a cross following a corner.

Newcastle United vs Brentford

20:28

Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Kristoffer Ajer.

Newcastle United vs Brentford

20:28

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Newcastle United vs Brentford

20:26

Delay in match because of an injury Joelinton (Newcastle United).

Newcastle United vs Brentford

20:24

Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Newcastle United vs Brentford

20:23

Foul by Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle United).

Newcastle United vs Brentford

20:22

Lewis Hall (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Newcastle United vs Brentford

20:22

Attempt missed. Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Fabian Schär.

Newcastle United vs Brentford

20:20

Tino Livramento (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Newcastle United vs Brentford

20:20

Attempt missed. Jacob Murphy (Newcastle United) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Lewis Hall following a corner.

Newcastle United vs Brentford

20:20

Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Mads Roerslev.

Newcastle United vs Brentford

20:20

Foul by Vitaly Janelt (Brentford).

Newcastle United vs Brentford

20:18

Foul by Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle United).

Newcastle United vs Brentford

20:18

Nathan Collins (Brentford) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Newcastle United vs Brentford

20:17

Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Newcastle United vs Brentford

20:17

Foul by Nathan Collins (Brentford).

Newcastle United vs Brentford

20:15

Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Mads Roerslev.

Newcastle United vs Brentford

20:15

Foul by Yehor Yarmoliuk (Brentford).

Newcastle United vs Brentford

20:14

Foul by Mads Roerslev (Brentford).

Newcastle United vs Brentford

20:08

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Newcastle United vs Brentford

20:08

Delay in match because of an injury Joelinton (Newcastle United).

Newcastle United vs Brentford

20:04

Corner, Brentford. Conceded by Lewis Hall.

Newcastle United vs Brentford

20:03

Fabian Schär (Newcastle United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Newcastle United vs Brentford

20:03

Foul by Fabian Schär (Newcastle United).

Newcastle United vs Brentford

20:01

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Newcastle United vs Brentford

20:01

Substitution, Brentford. Mads Roerslev replaces Ethan Pinnock because of an injury.

Newcastle United vs Brentford

19:59

Delay in match because of an injury Ethan Pinnock (Brentford).

Newcastle United vs Brentford

19:59

Fábio Carvalho (Brentford) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Newcastle United vs Brentford

19:55

Goal! Newcastle United 1, Brentford 0. Sandro Tonali (Newcastle United) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom right corner.

Newcastle United vs Brentford

19:50

Foul by Sandro Tonali (Newcastle United).

Newcastle United vs Brentford

19:50

Attempt blocked. Joelinton (Newcastle United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jacob Murphy.

Newcastle United vs Brentford

19:46

First Half begins.

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