Newcastle reached the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup with a hard-fought win over Bournemouth at St James’ Park.
Adam Smith’s own goal proved decisive for the hosts, with the defender inadvertently heading past Cherries goalkeeper Mark Travers from Kieran Trippier’s superb delivery.
It was no more than Eddie Howe’s side deserved with the home team creating the bulk of the goalscoring chances.
Newcastle will find out who they meet next in Thursday evening’s draw.
Magpies boss Howe included goalkeeper Nick Pope, full-back Trippier and forward Callum Wilson, who were all part of England’s World Cup squad in Qatar, in the starting XI against Howe’s old club.
Switzerland defender Fabian Schar and Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes also began the contest for a home side that appeared close to full strength in a first competitive outing for both clubs since 12 November.
In front of a 51,579 crowd, Newcastle repeatedly pressed forward with Trippier, Schar, Miguel Almiron and Wilson all going close to breaking the deadlock in the first half, with the latter also having an effort ruled out for offside.
Gary O’Neil’s determined and disciplined Bournemouth side will though also count themselves a little unfortunate after not making the most of their few clear-cut opportunities.
Wales striker Kieffer Moore headed wide when well placed, substitute Jack Stacey forced Pope into a good save, and Dominic Solanke also saw a late effort superbly blocked by the Newcastle goalkeeper.
However, that ensured a fourth quarter-final appearance since 2014-15 for Newcastle, beaten finalists in the 1975-76 season.
Line-ups
Newcastle
Formation 4-3-3
- 22Pope
- 2TrippierBooked at 69mins
- 5Schär
- 4Botman
- 33Burn
- 36S Longstaff
- 39Bruno GuimarãesSubstituted forShelveyat 88′minutes
- 28WillockSubstituted forSaint-Maximinat 57′minutes
- 24AlmirónSubstituted forMurphyat 76′minutes
- 9WilsonSubstituted forWoodat 76′minutes
- 7Joelinton
Substitutes
- 6Lascelles
- 8Shelvey
- 10Saint-Maximin
- 11Ritchie
- 13Targett
- 19Manquillo
- 20Wood
- 23Murphy
- 26Darlow
Bournemouth
Formation 4-4-2
- 1Travers
- 15A Smith
- 6Mepham
- 25SenesiSubstituted forLoweat 85′minutes
- 33Zemura
- 10ChristieSubstituted forStaceyat 64′minutes
- 4L CookBooked at 47mins
- 29Billing
- 32AnthonySubstituted forDembéléat 77′minutes
- 9Solanke
- 21Moore
Substitutes
- 11Marcondes
- 17Stacey
- 18Lowe
- 20Dembélé
- 23Hill
- 43Greenwood
- 45Plain
- 49Sadi
- 51Adu-Addei
- Referee:
- John Brooks
- Attendance:
- 51,579
Match Stats
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Match ends, Newcastle United 1, Bournemouth 0.
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Second Half ends, Newcastle United 1, Bournemouth 0.
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Joelinton (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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Foul by Kieffer Moore (Bournemouth).
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Attempt missed. Jack Stacey (Bournemouth) left footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Philip Billing following a set piece situation.
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Foul by Joelinton (Newcastle United).
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Siriki Dembélé (Bournemouth) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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Hand ball by Jamal Lowe (Bournemouth).
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Offside, Newcastle United. Allan Saint-Maximin tries a through ball, but Jacob Murphy is caught offside.
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Attempt missed. Chris Wood (Newcastle United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Allan Saint-Maximin following a fast break.
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Corner, Bournemouth. Conceded by Nick Pope.
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Attempt saved. Dominic Solanke (Bournemouth) left footed shot from very close range is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Siriki Dembélé with a cross.
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Substitution, Newcastle United. Jonjo Shelvey replaces Bruno Guimarães.
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Attempt saved. Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
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Substitution, Bournemouth. Jamal Lowe replaces Marcos Senesi.
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Attempt blocked. Dan Burn (Newcastle United) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
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Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Mark Travers.
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Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Adam Smith.
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Jacob Murphy (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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Foul by Jordan Zemura (Bournemouth).
