The League Two side made life difficult for the much-changed Magpies in a fixture which was switched to Tyneside with the Wombles' pitch was unplayable following torrential rain last week.The

Newcastle United secured a narrow 1-0 win over League Two side AFC Wimbledon at St James’ Park in their postponed third-round matchup. The Magpies needed a dubious penalty put in from the spot by center-back Fabian Schär in first-half stoppage time to book their place in the Carabao Cup fourth round.

Here are some fan comments after Newcastle edged past AFC Wimbledon to set up a Carabao Cup fourth round tie with Chelsea: Ian: Wimbledon made it difficult for Newcastle with a disciplined defensive display.

In what was shaping up to be a possible night of frustration on Tyneside, Newcastle United ultimately saw off League Two side AFC Wimbledon by a 1-0 scoreline at St. James’ Park.Scorers: Fabian

We asked The Armchair Fan to give us his match ratings and player comments after Newcastle 1 AFC Wimbledon 0. The Toon kicked off this hastily rearranged League Cup fixture just three days after a fine result and performance against Man City.

Follow live coverage as Newcastle United face AFC Wimbledon in the EFL cup. Liverpool are the reigning champions of the competition following an extra time victory over Chelsea at Wembley last term, Virgil van Dijk scoring the decisive goal to secure a record-extending tenth win of this domestic cup for the Reds.

It ended Newcastle 1 AFC Wimbledon 0. A game that United dominated but only a single goal divided the two teams. AFC Wimbledon never really tried to do anything but defend in numbers all match. Summed up by the fact the visitors had one corner and no shots on target.