Confirmed Newcastle team v Qarabag FK as Gordon, Elanga, Pope, Willock all start

Written on Wednesday, 18 February 2026
Joe Dixon

The confirmed Newcastle team v Qarabag FK has now been announced.

Eddie Howe’s side aiming to follow up the wins over Spurs and Aston Villa.

Hopefully becoming three away victories in a row in three different competitions.

Which would also mean of course, having taken a huge step towards the last 16 of the Champions League.

This Champions League match kicking off 5.45pm (GMT).

Newcastle team v Qarabag FK:

Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, Burn, Hall, Tonali, Willock, Barnes, Elanga, Gordon, Woltemade

So that means four changes from the eleven that started against Aston Villa on Saturday.

IN

Pope, Willock, Elanga, Gordon,

OUT

Ramsdale, Ramsey, Jacob Murphy, Osula

So many matches and Eddie Howe can’t keep playing all of the same players every game, especially in certain positions.

SUBS:

Ramsdale, Harris, Ruddy, Joelinton, Osula, Jacob Murphy, Alex Murphy, Shahar, Neave, Ramsey

Great to see Joelinton back in the matchday squad, especially with such a busy upcoming schedule.

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