Newcastle United’s impressive form in the Premier League has seen them push towards the Champions League spots, and their focus now shifts to the FA Cup as they prepare to face Bromley at St James’ Park on Sunday. Despite their busy schedule with the EFL Cup semi-finals and ongoing Premier League challenges, the Magpies will look to progress in the FA Cup. Meanwhile, Bromley, currently competing in League Two, will be eager to make a mark against top-tier opposition and create a giant-killing upset. Both teams will be motivated, making this an exciting fixture in the competition.
Newcastle United have been in scintillating form since their 4-2 loss to Brentford on December 7, putting together a seven-game winning streak across the Premier League and EFL Cup. This impressive run has helped dispel concerns over a potential stagnation amid the club’s ongoing struggles with Profit and Sustainability rules.
A major highlight of this period came on Tuesday night, when the Magpies secured a crucial 2-0 victory over Arsenal in the first leg of their EFL Cup semi-final. Goals from Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon either side of half-time gave them a significant advantage as they now look ahead to the second leg at St James’ Park in February, with Wembley in their sights.
Before focusing on that, however, Newcastle must first navigate the early rounds of the FA Cup, where they were eliminated at the quarter-final stage by Manchester City last season. With 15 points from their last five Premier League games, Eddie Howe’s side are in sensational form, sitting in fifth place, just one point behind Chelsea in the race for the Champions League spots. Their momentum will surely make them a formidable opponent as they begin their FA Cup journey.
Having gone unbeaten in their last four home games, Newcastle United will be confident of advancing to the fourth round of the FA Cup against League Two Bromley on Sunday afternoon. The Magpies’ solid defensive record at St James’ Park, where they’ve conceded just eight goals in nine Premier League matches this season, further strengthens their belief that they can comfortably see off the visitors and continue their pursuit of European football.
Bromley may not be one of the biggest names in this season’s FA Cup, but they’ve already achieved a remarkable feat by reaching the third round for the first time in their history. Their journey to St James’ Park has been impressive, with memorable victories including a dramatic 4-3 win over Rochdale in the first round and a narrow triumph over Solihull Moors in the second round.
While the Ravens are coming off a heavy 4-1 defeat to Crewe Alexandra on January 5, they’ve been in strong form overall, going unbeaten in 10 matches from early November to the start of January. In their first-ever campaign in the EFL, Bromley currently sit 12th in League Two, comfortably clear of the relegation zone with a 14-point cushion.
Despite most of the squad having limited experience at the Premier League level, there are a few players to watch, especially striker Michael Cheek. The 33-year-old has been in fine form, scoring 13 goals in his debut season in the EFL. He’ll be a key figure for Bromley as they seek an upset against Newcastle.
