Newcastle drawn away to Forest in the Carabao Cup

Newcastle United have been drawn away to Championship club Nottingham Forest in the Carabao Cup.

The second-round tie will be played on the week beginning August 27. If it is drawn after 90 minutes, it will go to penalties.

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Rafa Benitez

Newcastle were knocked out at the second round stage by Forest last season.

United midfielder Jack Colback, on a season-long loan at the City Ground, will not be eligible to play in the tie.

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