Blackburn vs Newcastle LIVE: FA Cup latest score and goal updates as Sammie Szmodics goes close for hosts

Blackburn vs Newcastle LIVE: FA Cup latest score and goal updates as Szmodics equaliser forces extra time

Blackburn and Newcastle have had difficult seasons but a place in the FA Cup quarter-finals is up for grabs tonight

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Blackburn host Newcastle in the FA Cup fifth round tonight as the visitors look to save their season. After qualifying for the Champions League last year, Newcastle have slipped to ninth in the Premier League this campaign and were thrashed 4-1 by Arsenal at the weekend, as their dismal defensive form continued.

But manager Eddie Howe believes Newcastle can still have a “very special” season as they look to win the club’s first domestic trophy since 1955, with a place in the quarter-final draw now within reach.

Newcastle travel to a Blackburn side who have slipped to 18th in the Championship, just three points above the relegation zone, after a poor run of form. Like Newcastle, Blackburn are six-time winners of the FA Cup but they last time they won the tournament was 1928.

Follow live updates from Blackburn vs Newcastle in tonight’s live blog below – while you can get the latest FA Cup odds and tips, here.

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Blackburn 1-1 Newcastle

91 mins: Back underway at Ewood Park!

We had extra time recently in the Carabao Cup final – of course.

Can this one be as dramatic? It’s a huge moment in Newcastle’s season.

Jamie Braidwood27 February 2024 22:00

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FULL TIME! Blackburn 1-1 Newcastle

We’re going to EXTRA TIME!

A change for Newcastle as Livramento replaces Trippier.

Meanwhile tonight, Erling Haaland has scored just the five goals for Manchester City in a 6-2 win at Luton…

Jamie Braidwood27 February 2024 21:54

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Blackburn 1-1 Newcastle

90+4 mins: Now the referee gets in the way of a Blackburn attack!

Wow – Markanday’s shot was deflected back into Dubravka’s grasp… that was so close.

Jamie Braidwood27 February 2024 21:54

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90+2 mins: Pears slides in to deny Newcastle, just about keeping the ball from going outside the penalty box.

Blackburn are desperate for a free kick on the edge of the Newcastle box but don’t get it.

SAVE by Dubravka! What a hit that was!

Frantic end!

Jamie Braidwood27 February 2024 21:52

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Blackburn 1-1 Newcastle

90 mins: Any late chances? Almiron flies forward with a wonderful run down the right, but Barnes can’t find space to make the cross after it’s played out to the left.

Barnes then lets the ball run away from him after a floated ball is played into his path.

There will be five minutes of added time.

Jamie Braidwood27 February 2024 21:50

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86 mins: Chance! Almost another error between Trippier and Lascelles – as Szmodics gets in again! The angle is tight and the Irish striker takes it early, meaning a comfortable save for the goalkeeper.

Jamie Braidwood27 February 2024 21:46

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Blackburn 1-1 Newcastle

84 mins: Newcastle come again through Trippier down the right – but they can’t find Gordon this time with the pull-back. There are nervous faces all of a sudden in the Newcastle end.

Jamie Braidwood27 February 2024 21:45

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GOAL! Blackburn 1-1 Newcastle (SZMODICS 79’)

NO THEY DON’T ! BLACKBURN ARE LEVEL!

The roof comes off Ewood Park! Lascelles gives the ball away and releases Sigurdsson – it’s pulled back to Dilan Markanday and his shot is whacked against the bar, but on the rebound, Szmodics is there to thrash the ball into the empty net, past the despairing Newcastle defenders!

A bad mistake from Lascelles and we are set for a grandstand ending!

Jamie Braidwood27 February 2024 21:39

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Blackburn 0-1 Newcastle

77 mins: The Newcastle end are starting to enjoy this now after a nervy first hour. Trippier is given a huge reception as he makes his way over to take their latest corner.

The wind has been taken out of Blackburn’s sails and they have not been as threatening as they were in the first half.

Can they respond? Newcastle have the match under control….

Jamie Braidwood27 February 2024 21:38

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74 mins: Let off for Newcastle – moments after the goal, Szmodics thinks he’s in but is blocked by Schar. It looks like it comes off the Newcastle defender’s arm, but the referee missed it.

Jamie Braidwood27 February 2024 21:34