Mansion Sports – The quarter-final stage of the 2025/2026 Carabao Cup will present an interesting match between Newcastle United, who will host Fulham.

This match is scheduled to take place at St. James’ Park on Wednesday, 17 December 2025 at 20.15 local time.

St. James’ Park will witness an exciting EFL Cup encounter as Premier League rivals Newcastle United and Fulham face each other in the quarter-finals.

Newcastle advanced to this stage after eliminating Bradford City and Tottenham Hotspur, while Fulham successfully overcame Bristol City, Cambridge United, and Wycombe Wanderers.

Before this match begins, let us review the Mansion Sports prediction for the Newcastle United vs Fulham lineups December 2025 below.

Condition of Both Teams Ahead of the Match

Newcastle United

Newcastle United enter this match after suffering a 1-0 defeat to Sunderland in the Premier League, a result that caused them to drop to twelfth place, four points behind Crystal Palace in the top five positions.

The defeat to their local rivals represented a significant setback for Newcastle, and EddieHowe’s side have struggled to find consistency at the start of the 2025-26 season.

The Magpies are the defending EFL Cup holders after defeating Liverpool in the 2024-25 final, their first domestic trophy since winning the FA Cup in the 1954-55 season.

Newcastle recorded a 4-1 victory over Bradford City in their opening match of the competition,followed by a 2-0 win over Tottenham in the previous round. Howe’s side are now targeting a place in the semi-finals.

Newcastle have only faced Fulham three times previously in the League Cup, with the two most recent meetings taking place in 1981. On that occasion, the London club prevailed with a 4-1 aggregate victory over two legs in the second round.

Fulham

Fulham have only lost to Newcastle once in the League Cup, which occurred in the round of sixteen during the 1974-75 season.

However, Marco Silva’s side were already defeated at St. James’ Park earlier this season in a Premier League match, losing 2-1 in October.

Fulham were required to play three matches to reach this stage, securing a 2-0 win over Bristol City, a 1-0 victory against Cambridge United, and eliminating Wycombe Wanderers through a penalty shootout.

The London club have never won the League Cup, meaning the opportunity to make history is wide open this season. Should Marco Silva succeed in delivering the trophy, his name would be remembered as a club legend.

Fulham arrive at this match after a 3-2 victory over Burnley, placing them thirteenth in the Premier League standings, just two points below Newcastle.

Notably, Fulham have scored more goals this season in the Premier League, with twenty-three goals compared to Newcastle’s twenty-one, and they are determined to reach the League Cup semi-finals by eliminating their rivals.

Newcastle United vs Fulham Predicted Lineups – December 2025

Newcastle United (4-3-3)

Newcastle face several injury issues, including Dan Burn with a rib injury, Nick Pope with a muscle problem, Kieran Trippier with a hamstring injury, Sven Botman with a back issue, and William Osula with an ankle injury.

Dan Burn suffered fractured ribs and a punctured lung against Sunderland and is expected to be sidelined for a considerable period.

Eddie Howe is expected to field a strong lineup, with Yoane Wissa set to make his first full start after appearing as a substitute against Burnley and Sunderland.

Fulham (4-2-3-1)

Fulham will be without Rodrigo Muniz and Ryan Sessegnon due to thigh injuries, as well as Calvin Bassey, Samuel Chukwueze, and Alex Iwobi because of the Africa Cup of Nations.

No major surprises are expected in Fulham’s lineup, with Marco Silva also predicted to select a strong team for the quarter-final.

Harry Wilson is Fulham’s top scorer this season with five goals and will operate in the attacking midfield role, while Raul Jimenez will lead the front line with the aim of adding to the three goals he has already scored this season.

This quarter-final promises a match of high intensity, with Newcastle seeking to defend their title, while Fulham aim to make history by reaching the semi-finals.

This fixture stands as one of the must-watch matches for Premier League and Carabao Cup supporters.