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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 stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Blackburn Rovers FC and Newcastle United FC has kicked off!
  • 1' What a moment for Sean Longstaff! That strike on 1 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 6' Harrison Reed is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Blackburn Rovers FC tonight.
  • 11' It’s high time Tony Mowbray made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 16' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 21' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 22' Assisted by Jacob Murphy with the perfectly-timed delivery and Cal Roberts makes no mistake. 0-2!
  • 27' Blackburn Rovers FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 32' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Fabian Schar made 341 appearances and scored 23 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 33' Adam Armstrong has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 33 minutes.
  • 38' It looks like no one’s ball. Newcastle United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 43' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 45' What a strike from Darragh Lenihan! The score is 2-2.
  • 46' GOAL! Darragh Lenihan fires home to make it 3-2!
  • 46' The whistle greets Ciaran Clark as he departs to be replaced by Jamal Lascelles.
  • 51' The 28-year-old Ryan Nyambe has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 56' A quiet spell here at . Blackburn Rovers FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 57' Jamal Lascelles makes way for Isaac Hayden at the 57 minute mark. A tactical switch from Newcastle United FC.
  • 62' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Newcastle United FC that had 341 games and scored 452 goals.
  • 65' The crowd applauds Ben Brereton as he leaves the pitch. Craig Conway steps in for Blackburn Rovers FC.
  • 70' It is a cagey affair so far. Blackburn Rovers FC in their trying to find a way past Newcastle United FC's compact .
  • 73' Time for substitution for Blackburn Rovers FC. Adam Armstrong is replaced by Joe Nuttall.
  • 78' Blackburn Rovers FC ring the changes. Harrison Reed has done his job and it is now time for Bradley Dack to step up.
  • 83' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 88' Newcastle United FC have won 452 goals from 341 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 90' Controversy at the stadium! Fabian Schar argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 2-4 draw is a fair result on the day.

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
Matt Ritchie 1
Darragh Lenihan 1
Adam Armstrong 1
Sean Longstaff 1
Ayoze Perez 1
Joselu 1
Cal Roberts 1
Samuel Szmodics 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.