Both Newcastle and Everton head into the game with several injury issues. Eddie Howe’s side are still fresh from last week’s double setback which saw Alexander Isak and Allan Saint-Maximin face extended spells on the sidelines after previously being close to a return.
Everton will welcome Anthony Gordon back from suspension as well as Mason Holgate following a knee injury.
The Magpies will have Fabian Schar available despite an injury scare in Sunday’s 0-0 draw at Manchester United.
Jonjo Shelvey also returned to the first team squad though it remains doubtful as to whether he will get on the field following a serious hamstring injury.
NUFC XI: Pope; Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn; Guimaraes, Longstaff, Joelinton; Almiron, Murphy, Wilson
Subs: Karius, Lascells, Shelvey, Lewis, Targett, Wood, Fraser, Willock, Anderson.
Here are the current outs and doubts for both teams...
1. Everton: Ben Godfrey - OUT
Is recovering from a calf injury and has returned to training. Wednesday night’s match will be too soon for the Everton man to return though.
2. Everton: Andros Townsend - OUT
The former Newcastle winger is hoping to return from a knee injury before the World Cup break.
3. Everton: Nathan Patterson - OUT
The right-back is hoping to be back in contention by the start of November following an ankle injury. Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
4. Everton: Yerry Mina - OUT
The Colombian defender recently suffered a setback in his recovery from an ankle injury.