Although he has hinted that there may be changes from Sunday’s game, Eddie Howe has insisted that Newcastle will take the Carabao Cup seriously this season.
Howe said: "It's very important. I made that clear in pre-season. I want to see a team that wants to win every game we compete in and every competition is treated with the same importance. I hope that's reflected in our performance tomorrow."
Newcastle will be aiming to avoid a successive defeat at this stage of the competition after being beaten by Burnley on penalties in Round Two last year.
Although they will start the game as heavy-favourites, memories of their defeat to Cambridge United in January will deter any thoughts of overconfidence on Wednesday night.
Here, we take a look at the side Howe may select to face Tranmere Rovers at Prenton Park on Wednesday evening:
9. RW: Matt Ritchie
Ritchie is a player that Howe can rely on during games and may be an experienced head that Newcastle turn to on Wednesday night. Photo: Stu Forster
10. ST: Chris Wood
Wood will need to be very physical on Wednesday night and will be hoping to get good service from the wings. Photo: Stu Forster
11. LW: Ryan Fraser
Fraser has had one or two injury worries to start the season but he will be hoping to put these behind him if given the opportunity to impress against Tranmere. Howe believes that he is most suited to a left-wing role and he could be given an opportunity to start there at Prenton Park. Photo: Jan Kruger