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- Newcastle secured a spot in the FA Cup fourth round.
- Bromley took a shock early lead through Cameron Congreve.
- Lewis Miley, Anthony Gordon, and William Osula ensured the Magpies’ comeback.
Match Report
Newcastle United booked their place in the FA Cup fourth round with a 3-1 victory over League Two side Bromley at St James’ Park on Sunday. However, the Premier League outfit had to recover from a surprising early scare.
Eddie Howe’s men, enjoying strong form in both domestic and European competitions, were expected to cruise past their lower-league opposition. But it was Bromley who stunned the home crowd when Cameron Congreve curled a long-range effort past Martin Dubravka in the opening minutes.
Newcastle didn’t take long to respond. Lewis Miley, making a rare start after returning from a long-term injury, smashed home a thunderous equalizer to restore parity.
The Magpies dominated possession throughout the first half, holding an astounding 86% of the ball, but Bromley’s resilience kept the score level heading into the break.
Second Half Turnaround
Eddie Howe wasted no time in the second half, introducing Anthony Gordon and Bruno Guimaraes to inject energy and quality into his side. The changes paid immediate dividends as Gordon coolly slotted home a penalty just three minutes after the restart to give Newcastle the lead.
William Osula, making a rare appearance since his summer arrival, sealed the win with a spectacular strike – his first goal for the club. With the game comfortably in hand, Howe handed a debut to 17-year-old Trevan Sanusi, who came on in the 69th minute.
The Magpies controlled the closing stages without any major issues, comfortably seeing out their two-goal advantage to progress to the next round.
Newcastle Player Ratings (4-3-3)
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| Position | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| GK | Martin Dubravka | 6.1/10 |
| RB | Kieran Trippier | 8.0/10 |
| CB | Fabian Schar | 7.2/10 |
| CB | Lloyd Kelly | 6.6/10 |
| LB | Matt Targett | 8.7/10 |
| CM | Lewis Miley | 9.1/10 |
| CM | Sean Longstaff | 6.0/10 |
| CM | Joelinton | 6.4/10 |
| RW | Miguel Almiron | 7.6/10 |
| ST | William Osula | 8.0/10 |
| LW | Harvey Barnes | 6.6/10 |
| Substitutes | ||
| SUB | Anthony Gordon (46′ for Barnes) | 7.2/10 |
| SUB | Bruno Guimaraes (46′ for Joelinton) | 7.7/10 |
| SUB | Trevan Sanusi (69′ for Osula) | 5.8/10 |
| SUB | Lewis Hall (69′ for Targett) | 6.5/10 |
| SUB | Sandro Tonali (84′ for Almiron) | N/A |
Subs not used: Odysseas Vlachodimos (GK), Tino Livramento, Dan Burn, Alex Murphy.
Player of the Match: Lewis Miley
Lewis Miley was the standout performer, delivering a commanding display in midfield and scoring a sensational equalizer that set the tone for Newcastle’s comeback.
Key Takeaways
- Early Scare: Bromley gave Newcastle an early fright with an unexpected lead, but the Premier League side quickly regrouped.
- Impact Substitutes: Gordon and Guimaraes changed the game after being introduced at half-time.
- Youthful Contributions: Lewis Miley and William Osula played pivotal roles, while Trevan Sanusi earned his debut.
