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 (2025/26)
- Blackburn Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Martin Coy
- Referee Kevin Friend
- Referee Matthew Wilkes
- Referee Adrian Holmes
- Referee Craig Pawson
4 games this season
🟨 0.0/game
⚽ 5.5 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
0%
Clean Sheets
Newcastle United FC this season
Newcastle United FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Blackburn Rovers FC this season
Blackburn Rovers FC this season
Top Scorers (This Season)
Newcastle United FC
| Harvey Barnes | 3 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at St. James' Park as Newcastle United FC face off against Blackburn Rovers FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' It looks surprising Blackburn Rovers FC does not make any changes. Elliott Bennett has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 10' Danny Graham has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 9 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 15' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Newcastle United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 20' Both keepers have barely been tested. Newcastle United FC and Blackburn Rovers FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 25' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Newcastle United FC and Blackburn Rovers FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 30' It’s high time Tony Mowbray made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 35' Newcastle United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 40' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 45' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 50' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Newcastle United FC and Blackburn Rovers FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 55' Newcastle United 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.
- 56' A stunning finish from Bradley Dack — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 57' Newcastle United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jonjo Shelvey is hanging Isaac Hayden on the field on 57 minute.
- 62' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 67' Over 67 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 70' It is a substitution in Blackburn Rovers FC team. Adam Armstrong is replaced 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' The supporters are chanting for Ben Brereton. He replaces Danny Graham on 79 minute.
- 80' Time for substitution for Newcastle United FC. Sean Longstaff is replaced by Ayoze Perez.
- 84' What composure from Matt Ritchie! The Scotland international strokes it home. 1-1.
- 85' The Blackburn Rovers FC manager makes a substitution. Bradley Dack departs to be replaced by Derrick Williams.
- 90' It’s a booking for Newcastle United FC player. Matt Ritchie gets a Yellow card.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.
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.