Match report

Blackburn Hold Newcastle to 1-1 Draw in FA Cup

Blackburn
Blackburn
1–1
PEN
Newcastle
Newcastle
Feb 27, 2024

In a thrilling encounter at Ewood Park, Blackburn held off Newcastle United to secure a 1-1 draw. This result will be remembered for Anthony Gordon's goal that briefly gave Newcastle the lead before Sam Szmodics equalized for Blackburn. The match ended in a penalty shootout where Newcastle ultimately secured their place in the FA Cup through penalties.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Blackburn 1–1 Newcastle (Newcastle won on penalties)
  • • Anthony Gordon scored for Newcastle at minute 71
  • • Sam Szmodics equalized for Blackburn in the 79th minute
  • • Y. Ayari and B. Chrisene received yellow cards for Blackburn
  • • J. Lascelles, K. Trippier, and S. Longstaff were carded for Newcastle

Lineups

Blackburn

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Pears (G)
  • 5 D. Hyam (D)
  • 55 K. McFadzean (D)
  • 16 S. Wharton (D)
  • 2 C. Brittain (M)
  • 21 J. Buckley (M)
  • 24 A. Moran (M)
  • 45 B. Chrisene (M)
  • 10 T. Dolan (F)
  • 9 S. Gallagher (F)
  • 8 S. Szmodics (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 A. Sigurðsson
  • 44 Y. Ayari
  • 30 J. Garrett
  • 18 D. Markanday
  • 14 B. Koumetio
  • 33 S. Telalović
  • 12 L. Wahlstedt
  • 3 H. Pickering
  • 42 R. Finneran

Newcastle

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Dúbravka (G)
  • 2 K. Trippier (D)
  • 6 J. Lascelles (D)
  • 5 F. Schär (D)
  • 33 D. Burn (D)
  • 36 S. Longstaff (M)
  • 39 Bruno Guimarães (M)
  • 28 J. Willock (M)
  • 23 J. Murphy (F)
  • 14 A. Isak (F)
  • 10 A. Gordon (F)

Substitutes

  • 24 M. Almirón
  • 15 H. Barnes
  • 67 L. Miley
  • 21 T. Livramento
  • 32 E. Anderson
  • 17 E. Krafth
  • 18 L. Karius
  • 11 M. Ritchie
  • 20 L. Hall

Timeline

  1. Blackburn
    18' Blackburn Card · Yellow Card
    A. Moran

    Foul

  2. Blackburn
    46' Blackburn subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Gallagher · On: A. Sigurdsson
  3. Newcastle
    62' Newcastle subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Murphy · On: M. Almirón
  4. Newcastle
    62' Newcastle subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Isak · On: H. Barnes
  5. Newcastle
    62' Newcastle subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Willock · On: L. Miley
  6. Blackburn
    63' Blackburn subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Moran · On: Y. Ayari
  7. Blackburn
    64' Blackburn subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Buckley · On: J. Garrett
  8. Blackburn
    64' Blackburn subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Dolan · On: D. Markanday
  9. Newcastle
    71' Newcastle Goal · Normal Goal
    Anthony Gordon · Assist: M. Almirón
  10. Blackburn
    72' Blackburn subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Kyle McFadzean · On: B. Koumetio
  11. Blackburn
    79' Blackburn Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Szmodics
  12. Newcastle
    90' Newcastle subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Trippier · On: V. Livramento
  13. Newcastle
    103' Newcastle Card · Yellow Card
    J. Lascelles

    Foul

  14. Blackburn
    110' Blackburn Card · Yellow Card
    B. Chrisene

    Foul

  15. Newcastle
    116' Newcastle subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Miley · On: E. Anderson
  16. Blackburn
    118' Blackburn Card · Yellow Card
    Y. Ayari

    Foul

  17. Newcastle
    120'+1 Newcastle Card · Yellow Card
    S. Longstaff

    Foul

  18. Newcastle
    120'+9 Newcastle Goal · Penalty
    Anthony Gordon

    Penalty Shootout

  19. Blackburn
    120'+10 Blackburn Goal · Missed Penalty
    D. Hyam

    Penalty Shootout

Match Stats

Stat Blackburn Newcastle
Fouls 16 8
Pass Accuracy 75% 83%
Offsides 2 6
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 19
Corners 2 14
Total Passes 465 743
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 3 5
Shots on Target 9 8
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 6
Possession 38% 62%
Accurate Passes 347 618
Shots Inside Box 10 16
Saves 5 8
Shots Outside Box 6 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Newcastle took the lead when Anthony Gordon scored in the 71st minute after a fine assist from Matías Almirón.
  • ▸ Blackburn leveled the game just eight minutes later with Sam Szmodics' well-placed shot, ensuring the match would go to penalties.