Newcastle United and Bournemouth put their Premier League survival and European ambitions aside for the magic of the FA Cup at St James’ Park on Saturday.
Newcastle United enter the tie on a significant high, riding a wave of momentum after a breathless 4-3 victory over Leeds United on Wednesday. That win, secured by a record-breaking 102nd-minute strike from Harvey Barnes, extended the Magpies’ unbeaten home run to 12 matches and cemented their status as a formidable force on Tyneside.
Standing in their way is a Bournemouth side looking to exorcise their own ghosts. Andoni Iraola’s men recently snapped a soul-crushing 11-match winless streak with a dramatic 3-2 win over Tottenham. However, the Cherries arrive in the North East facing a period of transition following the imminent departure of talisman Antoine Semenyo. With both sides desperate to secure a place in the fourth round, this clash represents a pivotal moment in their respective seasons.
Newcastle United vs Bournemouth – Match Preview and Team News
- Date: Saturday, 10 January 2026
- Kick-off: 15:00 GMT
- Venue: St James’ Park, Newcastle
- Referee: Thomas Bramall
- VAR: Not in operation
- Last Meeting: Bournemouth 0-0 Newcastle, 21 September 2025, Premier League
Team News
Newcastle United
The Magpies’ midweek triumph came at a heavy cost. Experienced defender Fabian Schär was stretchered off with a serious ankle injury and is ruled out of this clash. He joins a congested treatment room that includes Jamaal Lascelles, Anthony Elanga, Dan Burn, William Osula, and Emil Krafth. Eddie Howe is expected to restore Sven Botman to the heart of the defence, while Kieran Trippier and Tino Livramento provide further senior options in the backline.
Bournemouth
The Cherries are reeling from two massive attacking blows. Antoine Semenyo is set to complete a £65m move to Manchester City and will not be available, while Justin Kluivert is sidelined with a serious knee injury. They join Ben Gannon-Doak, Tyler Adams, Ryan Christie, and Will Dennis on the injury list. David Brooks is poised to start on the wing in Semenyo’s absence, while Adam Smith and Bafode Diakite are pushing for recalls.
Form
Newcastle United
Newcastle have been a force of nature at home, remaining unbeaten in their last 12 matches at St James’ Park across all competitions. They have won their last three matches—their joint-best run of the season—and are currently hunting a first FA Cup trophy in 71 years. However, the Magpies have a poor recent record in this specific round against top-flight opposition, failing to progress against a Premier League side in the third round since 2011-12.
Bournemouth
Bournemouth have established themselves as away specialists in this competition, winning each of their last four FA Cup games on the road. They also boast a strong recent record against Newcastle, remaining unbeaten in their last six meetings (W2 D4). Notably, the Cherries held Howe’s men to a goalless draw earlier this season and will be confident of repeating their quarter-final run from the previous campaign.
Predicted Lineups
Newcastle United predicted XI: Ramsdale; Trippier, Botman, Thiaw, Livramento; Willock, Tonali, Ramsey; Murphy, Wissa, Barnes
Bournemouth predicted XI: Petrovic; Smith, Diakite, Senesi, Truffert; Scott, Cook; Tavernier, Kroupi, Brooks; Evanilson
How to watch Newcastle vs Bournemouth?
The match will not be broadcast on TV due to the Saturday 3pm blackout time in the UK.
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