Newcastle United will host Bromley in the FA Cup third on Sunday, looking to continue their impressive run of form.
Newcastle United have picked up six wins in their last six matches in all competitions, and they will be full of confidence and momentum heading into this game vs Bromley. The Tyneside outfit will certainly be the favourites to pick up a win and progress through the next round of the competition.
Meanwhile, Bromley have been quite inconsistent this season, and they will need to raise their performance levels to go through to the next round with a positive result here. This will be a massive challenge for the visitors, and it remains to be seen whether they get the job done.
Bromley have picked up three wins from their last six matches in all competitions. They are up against one of the most in-form team in the world right now. The Hard Tackle takes a closer look at the encounter ahead of the upcoming FA Cup clash.
Team News & Tactics
Newcastle United
The home team have a number of injury problems, and they will be without Callum Wilson, Emil Krafth, Jamaal Lascelles, and Nick Pope. Newcastle United are likely to rest some of their key players vs Bromley, and they will shape up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Odysseas Vlachodimos will start in goal for the home team. Kieran Trippier and Matt Targett are set to be deployed in the full-back areas. They will look to contribute at both ends of the pitch. Fabian Schar will start alongside Lloyd Kelly at the heart of the defence.
As for the midfield unit, Sean Longstaff will anchor the side and look to provide defensive cover to the midfield. Lewis Miley and Joe Willock will add creativity and control alongside him. William Osula is likely to lead the line for Newcastle United vs Bromley, with Miguel Almiron and Harvey Barnes on either side of him.
Probable Lineup (4-3-3): Vlachodimos; Trippier, Schar, Kelly, Targett; Willock, Longstaff, Miley; Almiron, Osula, Barnes
Bromley
Bromley do not have any major injury issues heading into this game vs Newcastle United. Kamarl Grant will miss out through suspension. The visitors are likely to shape up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Grant Smith in goal.
Carl Jenkinson and Idris Odutayo will start as the full-backs, and they will look to keep things tight at the back and hit Newcastle United on the counter. Omar Sowunmi will start alongside Callum Reynolds in the central defensive partnership.
As for the midfield unit, Jude Arthurs will start alongside Ben Thompson in the double pivot, and they will look to protect the defensive unit and break up the opposition’s attacking moves. Corey Whitely will start in the attacking midfield role with Danny Imray and Cameron Congreve on either side of him. They will look to create opportunities for their teammates in the final third. Michael Cheek will lead the line for Bromley vs Newcastle United.
Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Smith; Jenkinson, Sowunmi, Reynolds, Odutayo; Arthurs, Thompson; Imray, Whitely, Congreve; Cheek
Key Stats
- Newcastle United have picked up six wins from the last six matches in all competitions.
- Bromley have picked up three wins from the last six matches in all competitions.
- Newcastle United have kept four clean sheets from the last six matches in all competitions.
- Newcastle United have scored 16 goals in the last six matches in all competitions.
- Bromley have conceded seven goals in the last four outings.
Player to Watch
Fabian Schar
The Swiss International has been quite impressive for Newcastle United this season and he is our key player to watch out for. The Magpies are likely to rest their key players here, and they will need the senior players to step up and guide the second-string side here. Schar will help Newcastle United tighten up at the back, and his leadership could prove to be vital to the side.
Prediction
Newcastle United 3-0 Bromley
Newcastle United are undoubtedly the better team here, and they should be able to comfortably pick up a win. They will be desperate to secure their place in the next round of the FA Cup. On paper, they are certainly the better team, and Bromley will need a major slice of luck to get something out of this contest. The visitors have been quite inconsistent, and they are likely to fall short here.
