Newcastle United faced off against Aston Villa at Villa Park earlier this evening as they hoped to secure a good result on the road in the FA Cup. The Magpies made a slow start to the game and conceded the opener in the 14th minute when Tammy Abraham got his name on the scoresheet. Marco Bizot was given a red card in the final moments of the first half as the Tyneside club went into the half-time break 1-0 down on the scoreline.
Sandro Tonali equalised for Newcastle in the 63rd minute before going on to score again in the 76th minute. Nick Woltemade put the contest to bed in the 88th minute as the Magpies earned an impressive 3-1 away from home.
Let’s take a look at how each Newcastle United player fared during the clash against the Villans.
He made a few solid saves at the back and did enough to limit the opposition to just one goal.
RB: Kieran Trippier – 7/10
Trippier was a positive influence at both ends of the field.
CB: Malick Thiaw – 7/10
He dealt with the danger when he could and was good on the ball.
CB: Dan Burn – 7/10
Burn was a rock at the back and did well to secure an assist.
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 14: Sandro Tonali of Newcastle United celebrates scoring 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 Istitene/Getty Images)
LB: Lewis Hall – 7/10
He caught the eye at times on both halves.
CM: William Osula – 6/10
Osula made a key chance in the final third and was replaced after the hour mark.
CM: Sandro Tonali – 8.5/10
He scored a brace in the second half to help Newcastle get the win.
CM: Jacob Ramsey – 6/10
Ramsey struggled to get a foothold in the game and was replaced in the 79th minute.
RW: Jacob Murphy – 6/10
He failed to impress during his time on the field.
ST: Nick Woltemade – 8/10
Woltemade made a few strong runs with the ball and managed to get his name on the scoresheet late in the game.
LW: Harvey Barnes – 6.5/10
He caught the eye at times in the final third, but there was no goal for him.
Substitutes:
RW: Anthony Elanga – 6.5/10
He made one good chance in the opponent’s half.
LW: Anthony Gordon – 6.5/10
Gordon added some pace to Howe’s attack.
