Defending champions Newcastle United welcome League One leaders Bradford City to St James’ Park in the third round of the EFL Cup on Wednesday. The Magpies will look to make home advantage count as they begin their quest to retain the trophy.
Eddie Howe’s Newcastle come into this clash needing a lift, having suffered a 2-1 defeat to Barcelona in the Champions League before being held to a goalless draw by Bournemouth in the Premier League. With pressure mounting, the Magpies will be eager to put those setbacks behind them and remind fans of their recent cup pedigree, having beaten Liverpool 2-1 in last season’s final to lift the trophy.
Bradford City, meanwhile, travel north in high spirits under Graham Alexander’s leadership. The Bantams top the League One table after six wins in nine matches, finding the net 17 times in the process. Their EFL Cup run has also been impressive, seeing off Blackburn Rovers 2-1 in the opening round before sweeping aside Stoke City 3-0 to set up this enticing tie with the Premier League outfit.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the weekly schedule.
Newcastle vs. Bradford live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this EFL Cup match in the U.S.:
TV channel: --
Live stream: Paramount+
This game is not available for live TV broadcast in the US. However, streaming options are available on Paramount+, with new users able to sign up to a FREE trial.
What time does Newcastle vs. Bradford kick off?
This EFL Cup clash takes place at St. James' Park in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, and kicks off on Wednesday, September 24 at 7.45 p.m. local time (BST).
Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Wed, Sep. 24 | 2:45 p.m. |
| Central Time | Wed, Sep. 24 | 1:45 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Wed, Sep. 24 | 12:45 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Wed, Sep. 24 | 11:45 a.m. |
EFL Cup fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Tuesday, September 23
- Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Everton (2:45 p.m.)
- Fulham vs. Cambridge United (2:45 p.m.)
- Lincoln City vs. Chelsea (2:45 p.m.)
- Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Everton (2:45 p.m.)
- Wrexham AFC vs. Reading (2:45 p.m.)
- Wigan Athletic vs. Wycombe Wanderers (2:45 p.m.)
- Barnsley vs. Brighton & Hove Albion (2:45 p.m.)
- Burnley vs. Cardiff City (2:45 p.m.)
- Liverpool vs. Southampton (3:00 p.m.)
Wednesday, September 24
- Huddersfield Town vs. Manchester City (2:45 p.m.)
- Newcastle United vs. Bradford City (2:45 p.m.)
- Tottenham Hotspur vs. Doncaster Rovers (2:45 p.m.)
- Port Vale vs. Arsenal (3:00 p.m.)