Newcastle v Bromley Match Report & Stats: 3-1 – Magpies Overcome Early Scare in FA Cup Clash
| Competition | FA Cup Third Round |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, 12 January |
| Venue | St. James’ Park |
| Final Score | Newcastle 3-1 Bromley |
Newcastle United advanced to the next round of the FA Cup after a determined second-half display secured a 3-1 victory over Bromley. Despite an early scare from the underdogs, Eddie Howe’s side proved their superiority, with Anthony Gordon and Wout Osula delivering the decisive blows.
Newcastle v Bromley Match Report
The first half saw Bromley stun St. James’ Park with a well-crafted goal in the eighth minute. Newcastle responded quickly, as Matt Targett’s cross was headed home by Lewis Miley to level the scores by the 16th minute.
The second half, however, belonged to the Magpies. Anthony Gordon came off the bench to make an immediate impact, earning and converting a penalty in the 49th minute. Bruno Guimarães, another key substitute, dictated play and provided a sublime assist for Will Osula’s clinching goal in the 61st minute.
Bromley, despite a valiant defensive effort, struggled to maintain possession or create significant opportunities as Newcastle’s quality and depth shone through. The hosts were heavy favourites on leading UK betting sites.
Key Moments
- 8' Goal (Bromley): Cameron Congreve capitalised on Whitely’s pass to give the visitors a shock lead.
- 16' Goal (Newcastle): Miley equalised with a perfectly placed header from Targett’s cross.
- 46': Gordon and Guimarães substituted on, changing the game’s momentum.
- 49' Goal (Newcastle): Gordon converted a penalty, putting Newcastle ahead.
- 61' Goal (Newcastle): Osula finished a flowing move orchestrated by Guimarães.
Stats at a Glance
| Stat | Newcastle | Bromley |
|---|---|---|
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.97 | 0.13 |
| Ball Possession | 81% | 19% |
| Goal Attempts | 18 | 3 |
| Shots on Goal | 3 | 1 |
| Corners | 7 | 1 |
| Pass Accuracy | 91% | 67% |
Lineups
Newcastle (4-3-3)
Starting XI: Dubravka; Trippier, Schar, Kelly, Targett; Miley, Longstaff, Joelinton; Almirón, Osula, Barnes
Substitutes Used: Gordon, Guimarães, Hall, Sanusi, Tonali
Bromley (3-4-3)
Starting XI: Smith; Reynolds, Sowunmi, Elerewe; Imray, Arthurs, Thompson, Odutayo; Congreve, Cheek, Whitely
Substitutes Used: Charles, Passley, Amantchi, Webster, Leigh
Pre-Match Tips Evaluation
- HT/FT: Draw/Newcastle (18/5) – ✅
Bromley managed to keep the scores level (1-1) at the break. - "Newcastle’s depth to dominate the second half" – ✅
Second-half substitutions proved decisive, with Gordon and Guimarães playing key roles. - "Low possession for Bromley but defensive resilience" – ✅
Bromley had just 19% possession but held firm for most of the game.
Newcastle progress, but Bromley can hold their heads high after a spirited performance in a challenging encounter.
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