Newcastle United Face Bromley in Historic FA Cup Clash

Newcastle United will host Bromley in a historic FA Cup third-round clash at St James’ Park on Sunday, January 12, 2025. The match marks Bromley’s first-ever appearance in the FA Cup third round, following their promotion to League Two last season. Under manager Andy Woodman, the Ravens have made a strong start to their Football League campaign, sitting 12th in the table and just six points from the play-offs.

Newcastle, meanwhile, enter the fixture in exceptional form, having won seven consecutive games across all competitions. Their recent 2-0 victory over Arsenal in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg has positioned them as strong contenders for the final. Manager Eddie Howe has confirmed that star striker Alexander Isak will not feature, as the club takes a cautious approach to his recovery from injury. Harvey Barnes, Miguel Almiron, and William Osula are expected to start in a rotated lineup.

Bromley, managed by former Newcastle goalkeeper coach Andy Woodman, are relishing the opportunity to face Premier League opposition. The non-league side has already made history by reaching this stage of the competition, and their fans are hopeful of causing an upset. Woodman praised his team’s resilience, saying, “We’ve worked hard to get here, and we’ll give it everything we’ve got.”

Newcastle’s predicted lineup includes Martin Dubravka in goal, with Kieran Trippier, Dan Burn, Sven Botman, and Matt Targett in defense. Sean Longstaff, Lewis Miley, and Joe Willock are expected to anchor the midfield, while Barnes, Almiron, and Osula lead the attack. Bromley’s lineup features goalkeeper Mark Smith, with defenders Joe Reynolds, Omar Sowunmi, and Sam Elerewe, and striker Michael Cheek leading the charge.

The match kicks off at 15:00 GMT and will be broadcast live in the UK on BBC iPlayer. Fans are eager to see if Bromley can defy the odds and make further history in their FA Cup journey.