Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Blackburn Rovers FC vs Newcastle United FC, FA Cup 2023-24 LAST 16

FA Cup · 2023-24
Tue 27 Feb 2024 · 19:45 UTC Ewood Park 22,730 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 71' Anthony Gordon
Samuel Szmodics 79' 1–1

Overview

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Blackburn Rovers FC vs Newcastle United FC — FA Cup at Ewood Park.

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Feb Newcastle United FC H 3–4 L
24 Feb Norwich City FC H 1–1 D
20 Feb Cardiff City FC A 0–0 D
17 Feb Preston North End FC A 2–2 D
13 Feb Birmingham City FC A 0–1 L
10 Feb Stoke City FC H 3–1 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Feb Blackburn Rovers FC A 4–3 W
24 Feb Arsenal FC A 1–4 L
17 Feb AFC Bournemouth H 2–2 D
10 Feb Nottingham Forest FC A 3–2 W
03 Feb Luton Town FC H 4–4 D
30 Jan Aston Villa FC A 3–1 W

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' In just a few seconds Ewood Park will turn into a battlefield for Blackburn Rovers FC and Newcastle United FC.
  • 5' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 5 minutes.
  • 10' Newcastle United FC have won 459 goals from 344 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 15' The 34-year-old Fabian Schar has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 18' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Andrew Moran.
  • 23' Newcastle United FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 23.
  • 28' Blackburn Rovers FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 33' 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.
  • 38' England international John Buckley has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 43' It is a cagey affair so far. Blackburn Rovers FC in their 3-4-2-1 trying to find a way past Newcastle United FC's compact 4-3-3.
  • 46' Blackburn Rovers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Arnor Sigurdsson is hanging Sam Gallagher on the field on 46 minute.
  • 51' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Eddie Howe will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 56' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Blackburn Rovers FC that had 390 games and scored 480 goals.
  • 61' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Blackburn Rovers FC and Newcastle United FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 62' The crowd applauds Jacob Murphy as he leaves the pitch. Miguel Almiron steps in for Newcastle United FC.
  • 64' Dilan Markanday is replacing Tyrhys Dolan for the Blackburn Rovers FC side.
  • 69' Kyle McFadzean is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Blackburn Rovers FC so far.
  • 71' Anthony Gordon has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 71 minutes.
  • 72' Another change for Blackburn Rovers FC made on 72 minute. Kyle McFadzean leaves to be changed by Billy Koumetio.
  • 77' Blackburn Rovers FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 79' Magnificent from Samuel Szmodics! That is 74 goals in 7 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 84' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 89' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • Another three points for Newcastle United FC.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.85 Blackburn Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.93 Newcastle United FC xG
I would bet for: Blackburn Rovers FC or Newcastle United FC 76% + Over 2.5 goals 72%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Blackburn Rovers FC35% Draw24% Newcastle United FC41%
Actual: Newcastle United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes72% 0% No28%
Avg goals/match: 3.78
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 97%
3%
± 1.5 89%
11%
± 2.5 72%
28%
± 3.5 52%
48%
± 4.5 33%
67%

Double Chance

Blackburn Rovers FC or Draw
60%
Draw or Newcastle United FC
65%
Blackburn Rovers FC or Newcastle United FC
76%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Blackburn Rovers FC29% Draw39% Newcastle United FC32%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✗ 3–4 not predicted
3 – 4
Actual
1 – 1
9%
1 – 2
7.6%
2 – 1
7.3%
2 – 2
6.9%
1 – 3
4.9%
2 – 3
4.5%
3 – 1
4.5%
0 – 2
4.3%
3 – 2
4.3%
2 – 0
4%
0 – 1
3.9%
1 – 0
3.7%

Asian Handicap — Blackburn Rovers FC

Handicap Blackburn Rovers FC covers Push Newcastle United FC covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 11% 80%
-1.5 20% — 80%
-1 20% 17% 63%
-0.5 37% — 63%
+0.5 60% — 40%
+1 60% 18% 22%
+1.5 78% — 22%
+2 78% 12% 10%
+2.5 90% — 10%

Clean Sheet

Blackburn Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
15% ✓
Newcastle United FC keeps clean sheet
17% ✓

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