Newcastle United face Aston Villa at Villa Park earlier this evening as they look to get a good result away from home in the FA Cup. The Magpies got off to a slow start and conceded their opener after a 14th-minute goal from Tammy Abraham. At the end of the first half, Marco Bizot was sent off with a red card, and the Tyneside club entered the half-time break with a score of 1-0.
Sandro Tonali equalized for Newcastle in the 63rd minute and then scored again in the 76th minute. Nick Waltermade ended the game in the 88th minute as the Magpies secured an impressive 3-1 win away from home.
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Let’s take a look at how each Newcastle United player performed against Villa.
He made several solid saves at the back, enough to limit his opponents to just one goal.
RB: Kieran Trippier – 7/10
Trippier has made a positive impact at both ends of the pitch.
CB: Malik Thiaw – 7/10
He dealt with danger where possible and was good on the ball.
CB: Dan Byrne – 7/10
Byrne performed well at the back and picked up an assist.
BIRMINGHAM, UK – FEBRUARY 14: Newcastle United’s Sandro Tonali celebrates his team’s second goal with teammate Anthony Elanga during the Emirates FA Cup fourth round match between Aston Villa and Newcastle United at Villa Park on February 14, 2026 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Dan Eastin/Getty Images)
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LB: Lewis Hall – 7/10
He caught the eye at times in the first and second half.
CM: William Orsula – 6/10
Osula had a key chance in the final third and was substituted after the hour mark.
CM: Sandro Tonali – 8.5/10
He scored twice in the second half to help Newcastle win.
CM: Jacob Ramsey – 6/10
Ramsey struggled to find his footing during the game and was replaced in the 79th minute.
RW: Jacob Murphy – 6/10
His performance on the pitch was unimpressive.
ST: Nick Waltermade – 8/10
Walter Mader made a couple of strong runs with the ball and got his name on the score sheet late in the game.
Left back: Harvey Barnes – 6.5/10
He caught the eye at times in the final third, but he didn’t score.
Substitute:
RW: Anthony Elanga – 6.5/10
He created a good chance in the opposition half.
Left Back: Anthony Gordon – 6.5/10
Gordon sped up Howe’s attack.
