Match report
A pulsating affair at the Hillsborough Stadium on Saturday evening ultimately culminated in another classic FA Cup shock, as high-flying Newcastle United were sent packing from the competition at the hands of Sheffield Wednesday.
The hosts’ Josh Windass proved the undisputed star of the show, notching both of his side’s goals en route to a 2-1 triumph.
The first came about early in the 2nd-half, when Dennis Adeniran’s delivery across the face of goal was slotted home by Wednesday’s in-form frontman:
Josh Windass 🤝 Big Moments@swfc#EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/cE5e7GfqYN
— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) January 7, 2023
And Windass showcased his poise once more fifteen minutes later, in driving a fine finish beyond the clutches of Martin Dubravka:
Nerves of 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐥 😅@swfc#EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/8sPiUCXIO9
— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) January 7, 2023
Newcastle, to their credit, did go on to pull one back a short time later, courtesy of an offside Bruno Guimaraes.
But, in the end, the Brazilian’s strike proved little more than a consolation, as Newcastle’s FA Cup dreams came crashing down at the first hurdle.
Player ratings
Sheffield Wednesday
Dominic Iorfa – 6.5
Mark McGuinness – 7
Reece James – 6
Liam Palmer – 5.5
George Byers 6.5
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru – 5.5
Will Vaulks – 6.5
Marvin Johnson – 6
Michael Smith – 6.5
Josh Windass – 8.5
Newcastle United
Martin Dubravka – 5
Javi Manquillo – 5.5
Jamaal Lascelles – 6
Sven Botman – 6
Jamal Lewis – 4
Elliot Anderson – 4.5
Sean Longstaff – 5.5
Jacob Murphy – 5.5
Matt Ritchie – 6
Joelinton – 6
Alexander Isak – 5
Fan reaction & stat roundup
💪| ASM via IG supporting the lads! #NUFC pic.twitter.com/FDvyN17Mfx
— NUFC360 (@NUFC360) January 7, 2023
I see Newcastle are wearing their third kit, which has absolutely nothing to do with the colours of Saudi Arabia. Nope. Not at all. Pure coincidence. pic.twitter.com/ikXfl93tGG
— Paddy Power (@paddypower) January 7, 2023
⚽️ vs. Cambridge
⚽️ vs. Cambridge
⚽️ vs. Cambridge
⚽️ vs. Newcastle
⚽️ vs. NewcastleJosh Windass scores his fifth goal of the week – can Wednesday hold on and produce a massive cup upset? pic.twitter.com/9kmHoDJUye
— FreeBets.com (@FreeBetsDotCom) January 7, 2023
◉ 69′: Kieran Trippier comes on
◉ 69′: Kieran Trippier takes a corner with his first touch
◉ 69′: Chris Wood flicks on the corner and Bruno G. scoresNice. pic.twitter.com/hGfTlAYqHX
— Squawka Live (@Squawka_Live) January 7, 2023
Trippier is unreal.
— 9tro (@nii7roo) January 7, 2023
Joelinton is legit Newcastle’s best player.
— Bäs! (@edem_gonne) January 7, 2023
Doubt Windass will see the end of the transfer window still at Wednesday.
— Mike Cameron (@mikercameron) January 7, 2023
Jamaal Lewis needs to be moved on. Been awful so far #NUFC
— Rachel Wilson (@R93wWilson) January 7, 2023
Only three teams have scored 2+ goals in a single game against Newcastle this season:
◎ Manchester City
◎ Liverpool
◉ Sheffield WednesdayThe League One side are in elite company. 🙌#EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/V6PmHAkPOV
— Squawka Live (@Squawka_Live) January 7, 2023
Sheffield Wednesday end Newcastle’s unbeaten run of 15 games. They also extend their own unbeaten run to 18 games.
The Owls fly into the 4th round. 🦉 pic.twitter.com/Uyyn8whWYf
— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) January 7, 2023
“Heroes all over the pitch.”
Sheffield Wednesday with a famous win over Newcastle to progress to the fourth round of the FA Cup 👏#BBCFootball pic.twitter.com/nnWCDblXoP
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) January 7, 2023
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