Newcastle United are headed to London town, specifically Plough Lane, to take on AFC Wimbledon in the EFL Cup’s third round. It’s going to be a fun contrast to see a big money club like Newcastle, who have a giant home stadium, take on the League Two (fourth tier) minnows in Wimbledon.
And they’ll do so at a ground that only seats about 9,000.
EFL Cup 3rd Round FYIs
Newcastle United at AFC Wimbledon
Kick: Tue Sept. 24, 2024, 745pm, Cherry Red Records Stadium, London, UK
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Team News at AFC Wimbledon
Nothing new going on here, as the Geordies came away from the Fulham encounter unscathed. It’s just the same quartet of long-term injured players for the men of Eddie Howe.
And you know what Howe will do here in this match- a lot of squad rotation. Let’s see what that looks like.
Newcastle United Starting XI Prediction at AFC Wimbledon
Martin Dubravka; Tino Livramento, Emil Krafth, Fabian Schar, Lewis Hall; Sean Longstaff, Sandro Tonali, Joe Willock; Jacob Murphy, Osula, Miguel Almiron
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