Newcastle 3-1 Bromley: Premier League side come from behind to win FA Cup tie

Newcastle staged a comeback in the FA Cup, defeating League Two side Bromley and securing their eighth consecutive win in all competitions. Bromley, facing a Premier League team for the first time in their history, caused Newcastle some early trouble by taking the lead at St. James' Park.

Bromley capitalized on a long ball attack, with Cameron Congreve curling a shot from outside the box to put the visitors ahead. However, Newcastle responded quickly, with Lewis Miley equalizing with a stunning long-range effort from 25 yards, bringing the score back to level.

Shortly after the start of the second half, Newcastle substitute Anthony Gordon converted a penalty after Matt Targett was fouled, putting his team in the lead. Subsequently, Will Osula cut inside from the right and fired a powerful shot into the far corner, extending Newcastle's lead and marking his first goal for the club.

Despite the eventual loss, Bromley, managed by former Newcastle goalkeeping coach Andy Woodman, could be proud of their performance. This was the London club's first-ever season in the Football League in their 132-year history, and they also achieved their best-ever FA Cup run. In the match, Danny Imray made a 70-yard run before Newcastle's equalizer, but his shot went wide, and the result might have been different. "Who knows what might have happened if we scored that goal?" Woodman said, "We scored, and that gave us a bit of hope. That's the magic of the FA Cup. I'm proud of my team, and the way we lost was the right way."

Unlike many matches this weekend, the game was a sell-out at St. James' Park. Newcastle fans are thoroughly enjoying their team's every match, having won all their games in the past month. Manager Eddie Howe made nine changes to the lineup that defeated Arsenal in the League Cup semi-final first leg on January 7, and the slow start might have caused him some concern, but the comeback gave him confidence for the future. Defender Targett, returning from injury, made his first start since November 2023, assisting Miley's equalizer and winning the penalty for Gordon, helping his team go 3-1 up.

18-year-old midfielder Miley, who has been troubled by injuries since March 2024, made only his fourth appearance. His long-range goal was his second for the club. "Our response was important," Howe said in an interview with BBC Sport, "The longer it goes on, the more anxiety can creep in. Lewis Miley's goal was outstanding, and from that moment on we were in the game. Lewis was fantastic, and he showed great composure and technique on the pitch."

With the score at 1-1 at halftime, Howe took no chances and brought on key players Gordon and Bruno Guimarães. Four minutes later, Gordon scored from the penalty spot, deceiving goalkeeper Grant Smith. Osula, who joined from Sheffield United for £15 million, also scored his first goal for the Magpies in spectacular fashion. After that, Newcastle never gave their opponents any chance and also gave 17-year-old winger Trevan Sanusi his debut. Harvey Barnes and Miguel Almirón also had chances to extend the lead.