Southampton 0 Newcastle 1 LIVE RESULT: Magpies close in on Carabao Cup final as Joelinton’s strike sinks 10-man Saints

Goodnight from St Mary’s

Newcastle were heavy favourites to win the game and they finally made their quality count late on following Joelinton’s goal.

Southampton gave as good as they got in the second half and will be devastated not to go to St James’ Park at least on level terms.

Not only because their disallowed goal but also because of Adams’ great chance at 0-0.

But Howe’s side continue their exceptional season and will have a full week to recover before the second leg next Tuesday.

Until then, goodnight.

Howe pleased with the result

Eddie Howe refused to get carried away despite Newcastle moving a step closer to reaching the Carabao Cup final.

He said: “It was a tough game, both teams had their moments. I’m pleased to win the game, but we know it’s only half-time.

“We created chances today, we weren’t clinical until Jo’s goal, but it happens, I can’t be critical.

“Nick made some saves at the end, but there’s still a lot to play in the tie.”

Reaction from Bruno and Pope

Bruno said: “We played very well, we controlled the game but we missed some chances we can’t miss.

“I’m proud of the team today. One goal is important, of course we could score more.

“I would like to say thank you to Nick Pope for saving us, I think he’s the best goalkeeper in the world.”

Pope said: “A lot of work goes into the clean sheets. That aspect of our game we put a lot of hard work into that.”

FT. Southampton 0-1 Newcastle

Following a poor opening 45 minutes, the game burst into life midway through the second half.

Ultimately, Joelinton’s goal puts Newcastle in pole position to reach their first major final for 24 years.

But Southampton will feel aggrieved after Armstrong’s equaliser was chalked off.

Regardless, with 10 clean sheets in their last 11 games, Howe’s men will be confident of making it to Wembley next month.

FT. Southampton 0-1 Newcastle

Newcastle pushed hard for a second goal with Murphy hitting the side netting late on while Isak also missed a fine chance with the last kick of the game.

But Howe’s side weren’t able to double their lead and have to settle for a 1-0 victory.

Southampton 0-1 Newcastle

90. We’re into five minutes of added time.

Newcastle going all out to score a second and potentially put this tie to bed.

Southampton hoping for no further damage.

Southampton 0-1 Newcastle

87. Southampton are down to ten men.

Saint-Maximin goes on a trademark run and Caleta-Car brings him down and receives his second yellow card.

Bruno is furious with the tackle and he’s also booked for descent.

Fourth change for Southampton sees Bednarek replace Walker-Peters as Saints look to keep it at 1-0.

Southampton 0-1 Newcastle

84. Newcastle are pushing for a second and their travelling fans are loving it.

Meanwhile, Lyanco is booking for bringing down Bruno.

Saint-Maximin defends his team-mate and is also carded.

Southampton 0-1 Newcastle

75. Southampton think they’re level as they go straight up the other end and Armstrong’s deflected effort beats Pope.

But it comes off Burn and hits his hand.

Following a lengthy VAR check, the goal is disallowed.

Southampton 0-1 Newcastle

73. Totally against the run of play Newcastle take the lead.

Isak turns Caleta-Car and makes his way into the box at ease.

The Sweden international then squares for Joelinton, who this time can’t miss.

It’s harsh on Southampton.

Southampton 0-0 Newcastle

72. Another superb Ward-Prowse delivery almost creates a chance for Alcarez but he just can’t get his head on it.

Up the other end, Longstaff has half a chance from Burn’s shot.

We’re into the final 20 minutes and both sides are searching hard for a winner.

Southampton 0-0 Newcastle

68. Southampton are really on top now and Howe looks to his bench to change things up.

The Newcastle boss introduces Saint-Maximin and Isak in place of Willock and Wilson.

Southampton 0-0 Newcastle

67. Chances keep on coming for Southampton.

This time Ward-Prowse’s free-kick finds its way to Adams who swerves and volleys towards goal but Pope is there again to palm away.

Southampton 0-0 Newcastle

65. Best chance of the game for Southampton!

Adams is sent through and is one-on-one with Pope.

But the Saints striker never looked confident and Pope saves with his legs.

Southampton 0-0 Newcastle

62. The game is becoming end to end.

Edozie gets away from Trippier but can’t pick out Armstrong, much to the frustration of the home fans.

Then straight away an excellent run and cross from Walker-Peters picks out Ward-Prowse, but he can’t guide his effort on target.

Southampton 0-0 Newcastle

59. Huge shout for a Southampton penalty as Walker-Peters and Willock collide.

Despite the coming together, Stuart Attwell waves their appeals away.

Southampton 0-0 Newcastle

57. Newcastle should really be ahead but Southampton are continuing to get forward themselves.

Armstrong beats a couple of challenges and fires over.

Saints make a double change as Diallo and Orsic are replaced by Edozie and Adams.

Southampton 0-0 Newcastle

53. Wow! A massive miss from Joelinton.

It’s Almiron the creator once again.

He plays a one-two with Longstaff and his deflected cross lands at the feet of the Brazilian who has to score from six yards out.

But he somehow blazes over with the goal gaping.

Seconds later Newcastle have another chance as another Almiron cross causes problems, but Botman can only fire into the side netting.

Southampton 0-0 Newcastle

49. Southampton have made a promising start to the half and are on the front foot with Armstrong causing problems.

Mara tries an acrobatic effort but he strike fires over.

Southampton 0-0 Newcastle

47. Another chance for Newcastle but it once again falls to the wrong man.

Almiron does great down the left and picks out Longstaff who comes onto the ball on the edge of the box but like Willock in the first half, he can’t keep his effort down.

Kick-off: Southampton 0-0 Newcastle

We are back underway at St Mary’s.

No changes for either side.

HT: Southampton 0-0 Newcastle

Quite a poor first 45 minutes of this tie.

Newcastle have been on top with Trippier and Almiron looking a real danger down the right.

But the away team haven’t been ruthless enough when they’ve got into good positions, which is why they’ve only tested Bazunu once.

Southampton enjoyed a decent spell late in the half with Alcarez testing Pope from distance.

All to play for after the break.

HT: Southampton 0-0 Newcastle

That brings a relatively uneventful opening period to an end.

Newcastle have been the better side, but they’ve struggled to turn their dominance into chances.

Joelinton saw his effort ruled out for handball just before the break.

Southampton 0-0 Newcastle

45+3. Djenepo heads down the tunnel and isn’t going to be able to continue.

On in his place is former Newcastle striker Adam Armstrong, who’s a boyhood Magpies supporter.

Southampton 0-0 Newcastle

45. We’ve just entered four minutes of added time at the end of the first half and Southampton have a free-kick in a decent position on the right after Pope races out of his goal and clatters into Djenepo.

The Southampton man is down receiving treatment.