Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Newcastle United v AFC Wimbledon in the EFL Cup.

Pep Guardiola’s side head to St James’ Park for Saturday’s early kick-off. Join Rob Smyth.   14:15 88 min “It’s not you,” says Ian Copestake. “It’s me. I can’t hang around here waiting for the inevitable City winner having expressed joy at seeing the score followed by despair at how long remains.

City lead the way in our live win probability tracker, currently sitting at 55.9% to Newcastle’s 21.2% before kick-off. The hosts, however, will certainly be looking to change that, and the crowd rises at St. James’ Park as the two sides head out onto the pitch!