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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' Blackburn Rovers FC have kicked off against Newcastle United FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 1' Against the run of play, Sean Longstaff has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 6' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 11' A quiet spell here at . Blackburn Rovers FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 16' David Raya has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 21' Blackburn Rovers FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Newcastle United FC backline.
  • 22' A goal from the England international Cal Roberts! He fires home on 22 to make it 0-2!
  • 27' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 32' Blackburn Rovers FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 33' What composure from Adam Armstrong! The England international strokes it home. 1-2.
  • 38' The home supporters are growing impatient. Blackburn Rovers FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 43' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 45' GOAL! Darragh Lenihan scores on 45. Assisted by Harrison Reed
  • 46' Darragh Lenihan doubles the advantage! 3-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 46' Jamal Lascelles has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ciaran Clark on 46 minute.
  • 51' It looks like no one’s ball. Blackburn Rovers FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 56' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Blackburn Rovers FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 57' It is a substitution in Newcastle United FC team. Jamal Lascelles is replaced by Isaac Hayden on 57 minute.
  • 62' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Newcastle United FC that had 339 games and scored 448 goals.
  • 65' Ben Brereton makes way for Craig Conway at the 65 minute mark. A tactical switch from Blackburn Rovers FC.
  • 70' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Joe Rothwell suffering a number of foals already.
  • 73' The supporters are chanting for Joe Nuttall. He replaces Adam Armstrong on 73 minute.
  • 78' It is a substitution in Blackburn Rovers FC team. Harrison Reed is replaced by Bradley Dack on 78 minute.
  • 83' Both keepers have barely been tested. Blackburn Rovers FC and Newcastle United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 88' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 90' Fabian Schar catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 90.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-4.

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
Joselu 1
Cal Roberts 1
Samuel Szmodics 1
Anthony Gordon 1
Bradley Dack 1
Matt Ritchie 1
Darragh Lenihan 1
Adam Armstrong 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.