Sunday , 16 August 2026

Blackburn Rovers FC vs Newcastle United FC, FA Cup 2018-19 ROUND 3 REPLAYS

FA Cup · 2018-19
Blackburn Rovers FC
2 – 4
Full Time
Newcastle United FC
Tue 15 Jan 2019 · 19:45 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 90' Fabian Schar
Y 90' Federico Fernandez

Overview

Match Preview

Blackburn Rovers FC vs Newcastle United FC — FA Cup .

Match Details

  • Referee Andy Garratt
  • Referee Andrew Halliday
  • Referee Lee Probert
  • Referee Chris Kavanagh

Head-to-Head

1
2
Blackburn Rovers FC 3 games · Avg 5.0 goals Newcastle United FC
Last 5 meetings
2019-01-15 Blackburn Rovers FC 2–4 Newcastle United FC 2019-01-05 Newcastle United FC 1–1 Blackburn Rovers FC

Recent Form

Blackburn Rovers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 Jan Newcastle United FC H 2–4 L
12 Jan Millwall FC A 2–0 W
05 Jan Newcastle United FC A 1–1 D
01 Jan West Bromwich Albion FC H 2–1 W
29 Dec Sheffield United FC A 0–3 L
26 Dec Leeds United FC A 2–3 L
Newcastle United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 Jan Blackburn Rovers FC A 4–2 W
12 Jan Chelsea FC A 1–2 L
05 Jan Blackburn Rovers FC H 1–1 D
02 Jan Manchester United FC H 0–2 L
29 Dec Watford FC A 1–1 D
26 Dec Liverpool FC A 0–4 L

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
67% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Blackburn Rovers FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Newcastle United FC this season

Top Scorers (This Season)

Newcastle United FC
Harvey Barnes 3 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The ball is rolling at . Blackburn Rovers FC are looking to make home advantage count against Newcastle United FC.
  • 1' Sean Longstaff puts Newcastle United FC on the lead.
  • 6' Blackburn Rovers FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 11' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 16' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 21' Blackburn Rovers FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Newcastle United FC's shape.
  • 22' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Cal Roberts makes it 0-2.
  • 27' Newcastle United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 32' Blackburn Rovers FC is showing some good football. However, Blackburn Rovers FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 33' Magnificent from Adam Armstrong! That is 87 goals in 382 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 38' Over 38 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 43' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 45' The Ireland centre-back Darragh Lenihan breaks the deadlock on 45 minutes. 2-2!
  • 46' The Ireland centre-back Darragh Lenihan breaks the deadlock on 45 minutes. 3-2!
  • 46' Ciaran Clark makes way for Jamal Lascelles at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Newcastle United FC.
  • 51' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 56' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 57' The Newcastle United FC manager makes a substitution. Jamal Lascelles departs to be replaced by Isaac Hayden.
  • 62' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Blackburn Rovers FC and Newcastle United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 65' Blackburn Rovers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Craig Conway is hanging Ben Brereton on the field on 65 minute.
  • 70' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 73' The whistle greets Adam Armstrong as he departs to be replaced by Joe Nuttall.
  • 78' Blackburn Rovers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Bradley Dack is hanging Harrison Reed on the field on 78 minute.
  • 83' Supporters expect more eagerness from Federico Fernandez, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 88' Harrison Reed has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 90' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Fabian Schar on 90 minutes.
  • Blackburn Rovers FC will have plenty to reflect on. Newcastle United FC were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Blackburn Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Tony Mowbray

Newcastle United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Rafael Benitez

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Sean Longstaff 1
Ayoze Perez 1
Joselu 1
Cal Roberts 1
Samuel Szmodics 1
Anthony Gordon 1
Bradley Dack 1
Matt Ritchie 1

Head to Head

2019-01-15 Blackburn Rovers FC 2–4 Newcastle United FC 2019-01-05 Newcastle United FC 1–1 Blackburn Rovers FC

Blackburn Rovers FC Form

2019-01-15 Blackburn Rovers FC 2–4 Newcastle United FC L 2019-01-12 Millwall FC 0–2 Blackburn Rovers FC W 2019-01-05 Newcastle United FC 1–1 Blackburn Rovers FC D 2019-01-01 Blackburn Rovers FC 2–1 West Bromwich Albion FC W 2018-12-29 Sheffield United FC 3–0 Blackburn Rovers FC L 2018-12-26 Leeds United FC 3–2 Blackburn Rovers FC L

Newcastle United FC Form

2019-01-15 Blackburn Rovers FC 2–4 Newcastle United FC W 2019-01-12 Chelsea FC 2–1 Newcastle United FC L 2019-01-05 Newcastle United FC 1–1 Blackburn Rovers FC D 2019-01-02 Newcastle United FC 0–2 Manchester United FC L 2018-12-29 Watford FC 1–1 Newcastle United FC D 2018-12-26 Liverpool FC 4–0 Newcastle United FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.61 Blackburn Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.78 Newcastle United FC xG
I would bet for: Blackburn Rovers FC or Newcastle United FC 74% + Both teams to score 66%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Blackburn Rovers FC36% Draw26% Newcastle United FC38%
Actual: Newcastle United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes66% 0% No34%
Avg goals/match: 3.39
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 85%
15%
± 2.5 65%
35%
± 3.5 44%
56%
± 4.5 26%
74%

Double Chance

Blackburn Rovers FC or Draw
62%
Draw or Newcastle United FC
64%
Blackburn Rovers FC or Newcastle United FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Blackburn Rovers FC27% Draw41% Newcastle United FC32%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✗ 2–4 not predicted
2 – 4
Actual
1 – 1
10.5%
1 – 2
8.3%
2 – 1
7.5%
2 – 2
6.6%
0 – 2
5.4%
0 – 1
5.3%
1 – 3
4.9%
0 – 0
4.8%
1 – 0
4.7%
2 – 0
4.4%
3 – 1
4%
2 – 3
4%

Asian Handicap — Blackburn Rovers FC

Handicap Blackburn Rovers FC covers Push Newcastle United FC covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 10% 83%
-1.5 17% — 83%
-1 17% 17% 66%
-0.5 34% — 66%
+0.5 59% — 41%
+1 59% 19% 22%
+1.5 78% — 22%
+2 78% 13% 10%
+2.5 90% — 10%

Clean Sheet

Blackburn Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
18% ✓
Newcastle United FC keeps clean sheet
21% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.