Match report

Newcastle Defeats Oxford United 3-2 in FA Cup Thriller

Oxford United
Oxford United
2–3
AET
Newcastle
Newcastle
Feb 4, 2020

In a high-stakes FA Cup encounter, Newcastle outlasted Oxford United with a 3-2 victory. Newcastle took an early two-goal lead through S. Longstaff and Joelinton, but Oxford United fought back with goals from L. Kelly and N. Holland. Newcastle sealed the win with a late goal from A. Saint-Maximin.

Key Facts

  • • Newcastle led 2-0 with goals from S. Longstaff (15') and Joelinton (30')
  • • Oxford United responded with a goal from L. Kelly (84')
  • • N. Holland scored for Oxford United in the 90+4'
  • • A. Saint-Maximin scored Newcastle's third goal in the 116'

Lineups

Oxford United

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Eastwood (G)
  • 12 S. Long (D)
  • 4 R. Dickie (D)
  • 5 E. Moore (D)
  • 3 J. Ruffles (D)
  • 8 C. Brannagan (M)
  • 18 M. Sykes (M)
  • 6 Álex Gorrín (M)
  • 27 N. Holland (F)
  • 30 M. Browne (F)
  • 19 J. Mackie (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 M. Taylor
  • 28 L. Kelly
  • 23 D. Agyei
  • 22 G. Thorne
  • 15 J. Mousinho
  • 13 Jack Stevens I
  • 20 J. Hanson

Newcastle

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 26 K. Darlow (G)
  • 5 F. Schär (D)
  • 20 F. Lejeune (D)
  • 6 J. Lascelles (D)
  • 22 D. Yedlin (D)
  • 11 M. Ritchie (D)
  • 42 N. Bentaleb (M)
  • 24 M. Almirón (F)
  • 43 M. Longstaff (M)
  • 36 S. Longstaff (M)
  • 9 Joelinton (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 A. Saint-Maximin
  • 14 I. Hayden
  • 2 C. Clark
  • 30 C. Atsu
  • 50 T. Allan
  • 21 R. Elliot
  • 18 F. Fernández

Timeline

  1. Newcastle
    15' Newcastle Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Longstaff · Assist: Joelinton
  2. Newcastle
    30' Newcastle Goal · Normal Goal
    Joelinton · Assist: S. Longstaff
  3. Newcastle
    37' Newcastle subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Joelinton · On: A. Saint-Maximin
  4. Newcastle
    45' Newcastle Card · Yellow Card
    N. Bentaleb
  5. Oxford United
    58' Oxford United subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Mackie · On: Matty Taylor
  6. Oxford United
    62' Oxford United subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Browne · On: L. Kelly
  7. Oxford United
    72' Oxford United subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Álex Gorrín · On: D. Agyei
  8. Oxford United
    77' Oxford United Card · Yellow Card
    L. Kelly
  9. Oxford United
    84' Oxford United Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Kelly
  10. Oxford United
    90'+4 Oxford United Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Holland · Assist: J. Ruffels
  11. Newcastle
    90' Newcastle subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Almirón · On: I. Hayden
  12. Newcastle
    95' Newcastle Card · Yellow Card
    Florian Lejeune
  13. Newcastle
    97' Newcastle subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Florian Lejeune · On: C. Clark
  14. Newcastle
    103' Newcastle subst · Substitution 4
    Off: N. Bentaleb · On: C. Atsu
  15. Oxford United
    104' Oxford United subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Brannagan · On: G. Thorne
  16. Newcastle
    116' Newcastle Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Saint-Maximin · Assist: C. Atsu

Match Stats

Stat Oxford United Newcastle
Fouls 12 15
Pass Accuracy 74% 72%
Offsides 1 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 20 16
Corners 6 4
Total Passes 569 581
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 7 3
Shots on Target 5 7
Shots off Target 8 6
Possession 50% 50%
Accurate Passes 421 418
Shots Inside Box 12 9
Saves 5 2
Shots Outside Box 8 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Newcastle's early two-goal advantage was crucial, setting the tone for their victory
  • ▸ Oxford United's late goals brought the match back to life, but Newcastle's composure in extra time ensured their place in the FA Cup next round