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Newcastle vs Fulham: Prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds
Having already beaten Bradford and Tottenham, Eddie Howe will hope home advantage proves decisive once again as he attempts to deliver more silverware.
Standing in their way is a Fulham side that beat Bristol City and Cambridge before requiring a penalty shootout to squeeze past League One Wycombe in round four.
The Cottagers were last at this stage of the competition in the 2023-24 campaign, beating Everton on penalties before losing to eventual winners Liverpool in the semi-final.
Here’s everything you need to know about the game…
Date, kick-off time and venue
Newcastle vs Fulham is scheduled for a 8.15pm GMT kick-off on Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
The match will take place at St James’ Park.
Where to watch Newcastle vs Fulham
TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on ITV and Sky Sports. Coverage starts at 7.30pm GMT on ITV1 and 7pm on Sky Sports Premier League ahead of kick-off at 8.15pm.
Live stream: ITVX will offer a free live service and Sky Sports subscribers can also catch the contest online via the Sky Go app.
Newcastle vs Fulham team news
On one hand, you would expect Howe to rotate his Newcastle team, especially with one eye on Saturday’s Premier League match against Chelsea.
However, such was the poor performance in the Tyne-Wear derby defeat to Sunderland, he could resist making too many changes in an attempt to coax an immediate reaction from his players.
Dan Burn is set to miss out after sustaining a rib injury at the Stadium of Light, while Kieran Trippier, Emil Krath, William Osula, Nick Pope and Sven Botman are absent too.
Summer signing Yoane Wissa could make his first start for the club after not being named in DR Congo’s squad for the Africa Cup of Nations.
Fulham, however, will be without their AFCON contingent of Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey and Samuel Chukwueze in what is a huge blow to Marco Silva’s hopes of successfully negotiating this quarter-final tie.
Their absenses are likely to be covered by Sasa Lukic, Jorge Cuenca and record signing Kevin. Meanwhile, Rodrigo Muniz and Ryan Sessegnon are out injured.
Fresh injury blow: Dan Burn
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Newcastle vs Fulham prediction
Newcastle are a completely different prospect at home and will be eager to bounce back from defeat against Sunderland.
Fulham have won their last two away games in the league, which makes adds more intruige to this cup tie. That said, we think the holders will progress.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Fulham did the double over Newcastle in the Premier League last season, though were beaten 2-1 in the meeting earlier in the season as Bruno Guimaraes scored a last minute winner.
Newcastle vs Fulham match odds
Newcastle to qualify: 4/6
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
