Newcastle Dominates Bromley in FA Cup Third Round

Newcastle United secured a commanding victory over Bromley in the FA Cup third round, continuing their impressive form with a 3-0 win at St. James' Park on Saturday. The Premier League side, despite making several changes to their lineup, outclassed their non-league opponents with a display of clinical finishing and solid defense.

Eddie Howe‘s men took control early, with Jacob Murphy opening the scoring in the 15th minute. Murphy, who has been in fine form recently, capitalized on a defensive error to slot the ball past Bromley goalkeeper Mark Smith. Newcastle doubled their lead just before halftime through Alexander Isak, who converted a precise cross from Anthony Gordon.

Bromley, who play in the National League, struggled to create meaningful chances against a well-organized Newcastle defense. The visitors’ best opportunity came in the 60th minute when Michael Cheek‘s header was saved by Newcastle’s backup goalkeeper Martin Dúbravka. However, any hopes of a comeback were dashed in the 75th minute when Joelinton sealed the victory with a powerful strike from the edge of the box.

“It was a professional performance,” said Newcastle manager Eddie Howe after the match. “We respected Bromley and knew they would fight hard, but our quality shone through in the end.”

Bromley manager Andy Woodman praised his team’s effort despite the defeat. “We knew it would be a tough ask, but the lads gave it everything. This experience will be invaluable for us moving forward,” he said.

Newcastle’s victory extends their winning streak to eight matches across all competitions, keeping their hopes alive for a deep run in the FA Cup. The Magpies will now turn their attention to the Premier League, where they aim to maintain their push for a top-four finish.