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
3 games this season
🟨 0.0/game
⚽ 6.0 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' The game is set. Blackburn Rovers FC kicks off things out of here…
- 5' 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.
- 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 15' A quiet spell here at St. James' Park. Newcastle United FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 20' Blackburn Rovers FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 25' Ben Brereton has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 30' Blackburn Rovers FC is showing some good football. However, Blackburn Rovers FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 35' Lewis Travis is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Newcastle United FC so far.
- 40' Blackburn Rovers FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 45' Fabian Schar has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 15 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 50' Blackburn Rovers FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 55' The travelling Blackburn Rovers FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 56' Assisted by Elliott Bennett with the perfectly-timed delivery and Bradley Dack makes no mistake. 0-1!
- 57' Jonjo Shelvey is ready to make an impact after coming on for Isaac Hayden at the 57 minute mark.
- 62' Derrick Williams needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 67' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 70' Harrison Reed has so much to prove this time. He replaces Adam Armstrong on 70 minute.
- 75' The whistle greets Jacob Murphy as he departs to be replaced by Christian Atsu.
- 79' A change in the Blackburn Rovers FC ranks — Danny Graham exits the field as Ben Brereton enters on 79.
- 80' The whistle greets Sean Longstaff as he departs to be replaced by Ayoze Perez.
- 84' The Scotland Matt Ritchie breaks the deadlock on 84 minutes. 1-1!
- 85' The Blackburn Rovers FC manager makes a substitution. Bradley Dack departs to be replaced by Derrick Williams.
- 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Matt Ritchie on 90.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Newcastle United FC 1-1 Blackburn Rovers FC.
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.