Willock's late winner takes Newcastle through as Cup defence survives Millwall test

Joe Willock's 81st-minute finish sent Newcastle United into the Carabao Cup fourth round with a 1-0 win at Millwall on 8 September 2026. Newcastle are defending the trophy they won at Wembley in 2025 — the club's first domestic silverware in 70 years. Millwall, with 13 players injured, held firm until Willock found the breakthrough.