Newcastle United impacted by FA official announcement ahead of St James’ Park meeting v Brighton
Newcastle United’s FA Cup fifth round clash against Brighton & Hove Albion has had its kick-off time and date confirmed.
The last-16 clash at St James’ Park has been moved to Sunday, March 2 at 1:45pm and will be broadcast live on ITV One. The match comes after Newcastle face Manchester City, Nottingham Forest and Liverpool in the Premier League.
Newcastle were beaten 1-0 by Brighton at St James’ Park earlier in the season in the Premier League but are currently in a good run of form having won 12 of their last 14 matches in all competitions.
Reacting to the FA Cup draw, Howe said: “At home I think that’s all we can ask. I think it’s a tough game, but I think when you get to these rounds, invariably you’re going to get that difficult opponent.
“But I think at home we really believe in ourselves, we believe in our capabilities. Again, another great cup tie for us to look forward to.”
Newcastle reached the FA Cup quarter-final last season and will be looking to do the same with a victory over Brighton early next month. The Magpies have also reached the Carabao Cup final which will take place against Liverpool at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, March 16 (4:30pm kick-off).
Newcastle haven’t won a domestic trophy in 70 years but remain the only English club in with a chance of a domestic treble this season with Liverpool on the receiving end of an FA Cup exit at Plymouth Argyle in the fourth round.
