Newcastle United FC vs Blackburn Rovers FC, FA Cup 2018-19 ROUND 3
Overview
Match Preview
Newcastle United FC vs Blackburn Rovers FC — FA Cup at St. James' Park.
- Newcastle United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- Blackburn Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Martin Coy
- Referee Kevin Friend
- Referee Matthew Wilkes
- Referee Adrian Holmes
- Referee Craig Pawson
6 games this season
🟨 2.2/game
⚽ 10.5 goals/game
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 22 Dec | Fulham FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 15 Dec | Huddersfield Town AFC | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 22 Dec | Norwich City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Dec | Birmingham City FC | H | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
H2H (3 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Blackburn Rovers FC get us underway at St. James' Park.
- 5' 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 Corry Evans suffering a number of foals already.
- 10' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Newcastle United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 15' Charlie Mulgrew is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Newcastle United FC so far.
- 20' Newcastle United FC have won 462 goals from 347 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 25' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 30' Ben Brereton has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 13 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 35' Newcastle United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Blackburn Rovers FC backline.
- 40' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 45' The energy levels are beginning to show. Tony Mowbray might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 50' Blackburn Rovers FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 55' The travelling Blackburn Rovers FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 56' Bradley Dack is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 57' Newcastle United FC ring the changes. Isaac Hayden has done his job and it is now time for Jonjo Shelvey to step up.
- 62' It looks surprising Newcastle United FC does not make any changes. Darragh Lenihan has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 67' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 70' Another substitution for Blackburn Rovers FC to replace Adam Armstrong by Harrison Reed on 70 minute.
- 75' Christian Atsu gets the nod from Newcastle United FC. He replaces Jacob Murphy and will look to change the dynamic.
- 79' Time for substitution for Blackburn Rovers FC. Danny Graham is replaced by Ben Brereton.
- 80' The crowd applauds Sean Longstaff as he leaves the pitch. Ayoze Perez steps in for Newcastle United FC.
- 84' GOAL! Matt Ritchie scores on 84.
- 85' The Blackburn Rovers FC manager makes a substitution. Bradley Dack departs to be replaced by Derrick Williams.
- 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Matt Ritchie.
- The points are shared — Newcastle United FC 1-1 Blackburn Rovers FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Newcastle United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
-
36
Sean Longstaff ↓ Ayoze Perez 80'
- 25
-
14
Isaac Hayden ↓ Jonjo Shelvey 57'
- 20
- 19
- 11
-
7
Jacob Murphy ↓ Christian Atsu 75'
- 21
- 15
- 41
Bench
- 2
- 22
-
8
Jonjo Shelvey ↑ 57'
-
30
Christian Atsu ↑ 75'
-
17
Ayoze Perez ↑ 80'
- 9
- 29
Coach
Rafael Benitez
Blackburn Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 14
- 27
- 17
- 32
- 29
- 26
- 31
-
23
Bradley Dack ↓ Derrick Williams 85'
-
10
Danny Graham ↓ Ben Brereton 79'
-
7
Adam Armstrong ↓ Harrison Reed 70'
Bench
-
4
Harrison Reed ↑ 70'
- 13
- 2
-
3
Derrick Williams ↑ 85'
- 25
- 8
-
19
Ben Brereton ↑ 79'
Coach
Tony Mowbray
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ayoze Perez | 1 |
| Joselu | 1 |
| Cal Roberts | 1 |
| Samuel Szmodics | 1 |
| Anthony Gordon | 1 |
| Bradley Dack | 1 |
| Matt Ritchie | 1 |
| Darragh Lenihan | 1 |
Newcastle United FC Form
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
2018-12-22
Newcastle United FC
0–0
Fulham FC
D
2018-12-15
Huddersfield Town AFC
0–1
Newcastle United FC
W
Blackburn Rovers FC Form
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
2018-12-22
Blackburn Rovers FC
0–1
Norwich City FC
L
2018-12-15
Blackburn Rovers FC
2–2
Birmingham City FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.26
Newcastle United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.06
Blackburn Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Newcastle United FC or Draw 71% + Under 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.32
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Newcastle United FC or Draw
71%
Draw or Blackburn Rovers FC
59%
Newcastle United FC or Blackburn Rovers FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
12%
1 – 0
11.2%
0 – 1
9.2%
2 – 1
8%
2 – 0
7.5%
1 – 2
6.7%
0 – 2
5.3%
2 – 2
4.3%
3 – 1
3.4%
3 – 0
3.1%
1 – 3
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Newcastle United FC
| Handicap | Newcastle United FC covers | Push | Blackburn Rovers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 12% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 21% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 18% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Newcastle United FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Blackburn Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.