EFL Cup

The referee for tonight is Paul Tierney, and he will be assisted by Constantine Hatzidakis and Neil Davies. The fourth official is Andy Madley.

Southampton: 31 G. Bazunu, 35 J. Bednarek, 14 J. Bree, 4 Lyanco 2 K. Walker-Peters, 22 M. Salisu, 8 J. Ward-Prowse, 27 I. Diallo, 26 C. Alcaraz, 9 A. Armstrong, 10 C. Adams. Replacements: 15 R. Perraud, 13 W. Caballero, 7 J. Aribo, 24 M. Elyounoussi, 18 S. Mara, 6 D. Ćaleta-Car, 23 S. Edozie, 45 R. Lavia, 11 M. Oršić.

Newcastle: 22 N. Pope, 2 K. Trippier, 5 F. Schär, 33 D. Burn, 4 S. Botman, 24 M. Almirón, 28 J. Willock, 39 Bruno Guimarães, 36 S. Longstaff, 9 C. Wilson, 7 Joelinton. Replacements: 11 M. Ritchie, 26 K. Darlow, 23 J. Murphy, 14 A. Isak, 6 J. Lascelles, 32 E. Anderson, 10 A. Saint-Maximin, 3 P. Dummett, 12 J. Lewis.

The two teams have met 71 times before, with Newcastle winning 30 to Southampton's 23 wins. They have drawn 18 times. Newcastle have won four of their last five clashes, with the sides drawing 2-2 in the other encounter.

Southampton have won three and lost two of their last five matches, including a 2-0 win over Manchester City and 2-1 over Everton.

Newcastle have won three of their last five matches in all competitions. Their last loss was five matches ago in the FA Cup, when they lost 2-1 to Sheffield Wednesday.

Newcastle haven't played since the first clash, while the Saints played on a weekend, beating Blackpool 2-1 in their FA Cup clash at St Mary's.

Last week Newcastle and Southampton endured a battle royale at St Mary's which saw Newcastle sneak a 1-0 win thanks to a tidy second-half finish from Joelinton. Sparks flew during the encounter, with Duje Caleta-Car sent off in the last few minutes of the first leg.

Newcastle have the double advantage of playing the deciding leg at home, as well as bring a one-goal lead home from the first leg.

Good evening, and welcome to our live coverage of the Carabao Cup Semi-Final 2nd Leg clash between Newcastle United and Southampton at St. James' Park (Newcastle upon Tyne).