Sean Longstaff's double propelled Newcastle to its first League Cup final in 47 years with a 2-1 victory against Southampton in the match's second leg on Tuesday at ecstatic St James' Park.

Newcastle reached the cup final for the first time in 24 years

Newcastle reach cup final for the first time in 24 years

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after winning with one goal. Eddie Howe's team completed the task thanks to Longstaff's first-half goals.
Before the break, Che Adams cut the deficit, and in the waning moments, Magpies midfielder Bruno Guimaraes received a red card.
However, Newcastle managed to hold on to secure a 3-1 overall victory, securing a spot in the final at Wembley on February 26 against either Manchester United or Nottingham Forest.
Going into Wednesday's second game at Old Trafford, United leads Forest 3-0.
In the 1999 FA Cup, the Magpies lost to United in the most recent domestic final.
Sean Longstaff celebrates their winner against Southampton in the league cup.


Sean Longstaff celebrates winner against Southampton in league cup

Newcastle is attempting to win a significant English cup in a while. Newcastle has never won the League Cup.

The 1969 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup brought them their last significant victory in any competition.

It was appropriate that Longstaff, a lifelong supporter of the Magpies, should be the one to send Newcastle to Wembley on such a cathartic night for them after decades of agony.

Loud Newcastle supporters were ready to keep the party going all night in the football-crazy city's Bigg Market and Quayside bars, with legendary players Alan Shearer and David Ginola cele

Nick Pope is up for the ball against Newcastle's Longstaff

A club that was once the laughingstock of the Premier League can now hold its head high because of Howe's wise leadership and the financial might of an ownership group that is predominately Saudi-funded.

They are currently third in the Premier League and appear to be favorites to win the top prizes in English football for an extended period.

Another significant milestone in Newcastle's revival was their appearance in their first domestic cup final this century.

Anthony Gordon, who recently completed a £45 million ($51 million) transfer from Everton to Newcastle, was introduced on the field before kickoff, ratcheting up the already boisterous mood.