Joe Willock's late goal propelled Newcastle United into the fourth round of the Carabao Cup with a narrow 1-0 victory over Millwall at The Den. The Premier League side faced a stern challenge from the Sky Bet Championship outfit, especially when Tairyk Arconte's shot struck the post, nearly giving Millwall the lead.

The match marked the first meeting between the two teams since 1993. Newcastle started strong, with Jacob Murphy testing Millwall's debutant goalkeeper Filip Marschall early on. The visitors dominated possession, with Sven Botman narrowly missing a header from a corner.

Millwall showed resilience, creating opportunities, particularly from set pieces. However, Newcastle's defense, led by Fabian Schar, nearly capitalized on a deflected shot that rattled the side-netting.

As the second half unfolded, Jenson Metcalfe and Jake Cooper came close for Millwall, but the Magpies found their rhythm again late in the game. In the 81st minute, Lewis Hall set up Willock, who flicked the ball into the net, securing the win for Newcastle.

Post-match, Willock emphasized the significance of the Carabao Cup and the need to maintain momentum under new coach Matthias Jaissle, who praised his team's patience and physicality. Jaissle expressed pride in the squad's performance and the unity shown on the pitch as they look ahead to their next challenge against Leeds United.