Blackburn Rovers face Newcastle United at Ewood Park on Tuesday, Jan. 15. Here’s all the info you need to know.
It’s not secret that Blackburn Rovers want to elevate themselves to the top tier of English FA Cup. The two sides are currently not level on points in the FA Cup and a win could see one of them move up to tenth if other results go their way. To be amongst the elite, both teams need to play well. Hope we are going to watch some eye-catching shots from both sides.
Match details at a glance,
English FA Cup, Round 3: Blackburn Rovers vs. Newcastle United
Date: Tuesday, Jan. 15
Time: 2:45 p.m. ET
Location: Ewood Park Stadium in Blackburn
Blackburn Rovers: At this point for Blackburn, it’s all about taking care of scores and not worrying too much about what Newcastle United does. But they know the Newcastle United won on their previous meeting and may feel a bit more pressure with this one. If Blackburn can regain its top form, it will be a great battle. Anthony Mark Mowbray will tell the guys to remain calm, do what they know how to do, and dominate from start to finish. After beating Newcastle United, the confidence is as high as can be.
Newcastle United: This is the team who has proved that do not take your competitors easily. Newcastle United have played well and managed to avoid defeat against Watford and Blackburn Rovers in the previous battle. That shows that they can compete with the biggest teams in the FA Cup, and Newcastle will be well aware of entering this contest that they aren’t to be taken lightly.
Head To Head Records:
| LAST FIVE GAMES | DATE | COMPETITION | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle United |  |
1-1 |  |
Blackburn Rovers | 5 Jan, 2019 | English FA Cup |
| Blackburn Rovers | |
1-0 | |
Newcastle United | 2 Jan, 2017 | English League Championship |
| Newcastle United | |
0-1 | |
Blackburn Rovers | 26 Nov, 2016 | English League Championship |
| Blackburn Rovers | |
0-2 | |
Newcastle United | 2 Feb, 2012 | English Premier League |
| Newcastle United | |
2-1 | |
Blackburn Rovers | 7 Jan, 2012 | English FA Cup |
| LAST FIVE GAMES | DATE | COMPETITION | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W | Millwall |  |
0-2 | |
Blackburn Rovers | 12 Jan, 2019 | English League Championship |
| D | Newcastle United | |
1-1 | |
Blackburn Rovers | 5 Jan, 2019 | English FA Cup |
| W | Blackburn Rovers | |
2-1 |  |
West Bromwich Albion | 1 Jan, 2019 | English League Championship |
| L | Sheffield United |  |
3-0 | |
Blackburn Rovers | 29 Dec, 2018 | English League Championship |
| L | Leeds United |  |
3-2 | |
Blackburn Rovers | 26 Dec, 2018 | English League Championship |
| LAST FIVE GAMES | DATE | COMPETITION | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L | Chelsea |  |
2-1 | |
Newcastle United | 12 Jan, 2019 | English Premier League |
| D | Newcastle United | |
1-1 | |
Blackburn Rovers | 5 Jan, 2019 | English FA Cup |
| L | Newcastle United | |
0-2 |  |
Manchester United | 3 Jan, 2019 | English Premier League |
| D | Watford |  |
1-1 | |
Newcastle United | 29 Dec, 2018 | English Premier League |
| L | Liverpool |  |
4-0 | |
Newcastle United | 26 Dec, 2018 | English Premier League |
