Match report
Manchester City Defeats Newcastle 3–1 in FA Cup Showdown
Newcastle
1–3
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Manchester City
Mar 7, 2026
Manchester City secured a 3–1 victory over Newcastle in an FA Cup encounter. Newcastle stunned the visitors early with a goal from H. Barnes, but Manchester City bounced back with goals from Savinho and O. Marmoush, who scored twice.
Key Facts
- • H. Barnes scored the opening goal for Newcastle in the 18th minute.
- • Savinho equalized for Manchester City in the 39th minute.
- • O. Marmoush scored twice for Manchester City in the 47th and 65th minutes.
- • Newcastle had two yellow cards, one for Joelinton and one for Y. Wissa.
- • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams, including Newcastle's Joelinton, Dan Burn, Y. Wissa, and Anthony Gordon.
Lineups
Newcastle
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 32 A. Ramsdale (G)
- 2 K. Trippier (D)
- 12 M. Thiaw (D)
- 4 S. Botman (D)
- 3 L. Hall (D)
- 8 S. Tonali (M)
- 28 J. Willock (M)
- 20 A. Elanga (M)
- 27 N. Woltemade (M)
- 11 H. Barnes (M)
- 18 W. Osula (F)
Substitutes
- 1 N. Pope
- 33 D. Burn
- 9 Y. Wissa
- 10 A. Gordon
- 23 J. Murphy
- 7 Joelinton
- 21 V. Livramento
- 37 A. Murphy
- 62 S. Neave
Manchester City
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 J. Trafford (G)
- 27 M. Nunes (D)
- 5 J. Stones (D)
- 45 A. Khusanov (D)
- 6 N. Ake (D)
- 14 Nico (M)
- 33 N. O'Reilly (M)
- 26 Savinho (M)
- 4 T. Reijnders (M)
- 11 J. Doku (M)
- 7 O. Marmoush (F)
Substitutes
- 25 G. Donnarumma
- 3 R. Dias
- 16 Rodri
- 42 A. Semenyo
- 21 R. Ait-Nouri
- 20 B. Silva
- 47 P. Foden
- 15 M. Guehi
- 10 R. Cherki
Timeline
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18' Newcastle Goal · Normal GoalH. Barnes · Assist: S. Tonali -
39' Manchester City Goal · Normal GoalSavinho · Assist: J. Doku -
47' Manchester City Goal · Normal GoalO. Marmoush · Assist: M. Nunes -
62' Newcastle subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Elanga · On: Joelinton -
63' Newcastle subst · Substitution 2Off: K. Trippier · On: Dan Burn -
63' Newcastle subst · Substitution 3Off: W. Osula · On: Y. Wissa -
65' Manchester City Goal · Normal GoalO. Marmoush · Assist: M. Nunes -
72' Newcastle subst · Substitution 4Off: N. Woltemade · On: Anthony Gordon -
73' Manchester City subst · Substitution 1Off: O. Marmoush · On: A. Semenyo -
78' Newcastle Card · Yellow CardJoelintonFoul
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79' Manchester City subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Doku · On: P. Foden -
79' Manchester City subst · Substitution 3Off: Savinho · On: R. Cherki -
80' Newcastle subst · Substitution 5Off: L. Hall · On: V. Livramento -
90' Newcastle Card · Yellow CardY. WissaFoul
Match Stats
| Stat | Newcastle | Manchester City |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 12 | 16 |
| Pass Accuracy | 73% | 87% |
| Offsides | 2 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 11 | 21 |
| Corners | 3 | 9 |
| Total Passes | 303 | 521 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 0 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 6 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 8 |
| xG | 1.31 | 2.91 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 7 |
| Possession | 37% | 63% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 222 | 455 |
| Shots Inside Box | 6 | 18 |
| Saves | 5 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Savinho's goal in the 39th minute marked a significant turning point, evening the score and boosting Manchester City's morale.
- ▸ O. Marmoush's second goal in the 65th minute sealed the win for Manchester City, solidifying their lead.