Newcastle edged out Nottingham Forest, 2x0, on Saturday, on matchday 1. Both Newcastle Upon Tyne's team and Nottingham's team held their first game in the competition.
The first half came to an end without goals.
The first goal of the game was scored by Fabian Schar, with 58 minutes on the clock. Callum Wilson netted the last goal after 78 minutes.
After the result Newcastle are 3rd in the table, with 3 points, while Nottingham Forest sit 17th place, with 0 points. With regard to the next fixture, Newcastle Upon Tyne's team visit Brighton & Hove Albion. Meanwhile, Nottingham's team will host West Ham.
| Newcastle | Nottingham Forest | |||
| 7 | 4 | Shots | 2 | 8 |
| 7 | 2 | Shots on target | - | |
| 8 | 4 | Total Tackles | 5 | 7 |
| 8 | 2 | Tackles Won | 3 | 7 |
| 8 | 5 | Ball steals | 11 | 7 |
| 7 | 72 | Total Passes | 35 | 8 |
| 7 | 64 | Passes Completed | 29 | 8 |
| - | Saves | 7 | 7 | |
2 | Fouls Committed | 2 | ||
| 7 | 4 | Fouls Suffered | 2 | 8 |
