Key Takeaways:
- Lewis Miley scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner last night to send Newcastle United past Fulham and into the Carabao Cup semi-finals
- Yoane Wissa marked his Newcastle debut with a goal
- This marks Newcastle’s third Carabao Cup semi-final appearance in the past four seasons, with Manchester City awaiting next
Match Analysis: A Night of Late Drama at St James’ Park
Newcastle United secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Fulham with a dramatic late goal from Lewis Miley in added time, booking their place in the Carabao Cup semi-finals. Eddie Howe’s side, fresh from a painful derby defeat against Sunderland last Sunday, returned to winning ways under intense circumstances at St James’ Park, sparked by the resilience of their depleted squad.
The Magpies’ defensive depth was heavily tested, missing the likes of Kieran Trippier, Lewis Hall, Dan Burn, and Tino Livramento due to injury concerns. Despite these setbacks, Miley, typically a midfielder, was drafted in as right back and delivered a match-winning performance.
MILEY'S LATE HEADER SENDS US INTO THE SEMI-FINAL!! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/iOjlYXxsJE
— Newcastle United (@NUFC) December 17, 2025
Player Performance: Teenager Steps Up When It Matters Most
Lewis Miley, showing impressive maturity and adaptability, rose to the occasion by filling in unfamiliar territory. His reward came deep into stoppage time when he met Sandro Tonali’s corner with a powerful header, sending the home supporters into jubilant celebration and sealing Newcastle’s route to the semi-finals.
The opening moments saw Yoane Wissa, making his first start following his record £55 million switch from Brentford and recovering from injury, pounce on a mistake by goalkeeper Benjamin Lecomte to open the scoring. However, Newcastle’s lead was erased when Antonee Robinson provided a pinpoint cross to an unmarked Sasa Lukic, whose header found the net past Aaron Ramsdale, levelling the score.
Key Statistics and Match Details
Newcastle faced a tough defensive test throughout the evening. Fulham’s goalkeeper Benjamin Lecomte delivered several vital saves, particularly from Bruno Guimarães and Harvey Barnes, but could not deny Miley’s decisive late strike.
The victory propels Newcastle into their third Carabao Cup semi-final in the last four seasons, where they will take on Manchester City for a place in the final.
| Team | Score | Goal Scorers |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle United | 2 | Yoane Wissa 10′, Lewis Miley 92′ |
| Fulham | 1 | Sasa Lukic 16′ |
Looking Ahead
Next up for Eddie Howe’s side is a challenging semi-final clash against Manchester City, as Newcastle United continue their pursuit of Carabao Cup silverware following another night of cup heroics.
