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Newcastle Aim to Overcome League One Leaders Birmingham in FA Cup Clash
Newcastle United will look to build on their Carabao Cup success when they take on League One high-flyers Birmingham City in the FA Cup fourth round this Saturday. The Magpies, fresh off a 2-0 win over Arsenal in midweek, are determined to continue their pursuit of silverware.
Meanwhile, Birmingham, backed by NFL legend Tom Brady, are enjoying a stellar season, leading League One and maintaining an 18-game unbeaten streak in all competitions. Can they pull off an FA Cup upset against their Premier League opponents?
Match Details: Birmingham vs Newcastle
Location: St Andrew’s, Birmingham, England
Date: Saturday, 8 February 2025
Kick-off Time: 17:45 GMT / 12:45 ET / 09:45 PT
Referee: Matthew Donohue
VAR: Not in use
Birmingham vs Newcastle Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Meetings)
- Birmingham: 0 Wins
- Newcastle: 3 Wins
- Draws: 2
- Last Meeting: Birmingham 0-0 Newcastle (18 March 2017) – Championship
Current Form (All Competitions)
| Birmingham | Newcastle |
|---|---|
| Stevenage 0-1 Birmingham (04/02/25) | Newcastle 2-0 Arsenal (05/02/25) |
| Birmingham 2-1 Rotherham (01/02/25) | Newcastle 1-2 Fulham (01/02/25) |
| Huddersfield 0-1 Birmingham (28/01/25) | Southampton 1-3 Newcastle (25/01/25) |
| Wrexham 1-1 Birmingham (23/01/25) | Newcastle 1-4 Bournemouth (18/01/25) |
| Birmingham 1-0 Exeter (18/01/25) | Newcastle 3-0 Wolves (15/01/25) |
Where to Watch Birmingham vs Newcastle
| Country | TV Channel/Live Stream |
| UK | BBC One, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport Website |
| USA | ESPN+, ESPN App |
| Canada | Sportsnet World Now, Sportsnet Now, Sportsnet One |
Birmingham Team News & Predicted Lineup
Birmingham manager Chris Davies is likely to stick with a similar lineup that secured a narrow victory over Stevenage earlier this week. Star striker Jay Stansfield, who has netted 17 goals this season, will be a key threat up front.
Defensive mainstay Lee Buchanan is out for the season, but midfielders Paik Seung-ho and Willum Willumsson could make their returns after injury layoffs.
Birmingham Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):
Allsopp; Laird, Klarer, Davies, Cochrane; Dowell, Iwata; Anderson, Leonard, Stansfield; May
Newcastle Team News & Predicted Lineup
Eddie Howe’s side remains without key players Joelinton, Harvey Barnes, and Jamaal Lascelles due to injuries. Sven Botman is also sidelined, although his injury is not as serious as initially feared.
However, Emil Krafth and Callum Wilson returned to action midweek and could feature prominently in this FA Cup clash. With a demanding fixture schedule, rotation is expected, with fringe players like Sean Longstaff and Joe Willock likely to start.
Newcastle Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):
Pope; Livramento, Schar, Burn, Targett; Miley, Longstaff, Willock; Murphy, Wilson, Osula
Birmingham vs Newcastle Score Prediction
Birmingham’s remarkable unbeaten streak will be put to the test against a Newcastle side riding high on their Carabao Cup triumph. While the Blues have been dominant in League One, they have yet to face an opponent of Newcastle’s caliber this season.
Even with potential squad rotation, the Magpies should have enough quality to secure a win at St Andrew’s. Expect a competitive match, but Newcastle’s superior attacking firepower should see them through.
Prediction: Birmingham 0-2 Newcastle
Have Your Say!
Can Birmingham extend their unbeaten streak against Premier League opposition? Will Newcastle’s rotated squad have enough to progress? Share your predictions in the comments below!
