Villa Park Showdown: Aston Villa and Newcastle Set for FA Cup Battle

England FA Cup  -  Aston Villa VS Newcastle United
Match Time:15-02-2026 01:45 Sunday (GMT+8)
Football Livescore | Match Prediction & Tips
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An all-Premier League clash headlines the fourth round of the FA Cup as Aston Villa host Newcastle United at Villa Park. The matchup adds extra intensity given their recent league encounter. Newcastle travel to Birmingham determined to respond after a 2–0 defeat at St James' Park just three weeks ago.

Team Analysis:
Aston Villa regained momentum with a narrow win over Brighton & Hove Albion after dropping points in previous league matches, strengthening their push for a top-four finish under coach Unai Emery while keeping their FA Cup ambitions alive. The team also carry a strong recent record in the competition and have historically enjoyed several successes against Newcastle United. Newcastle, led by Eddie Howe, arrive with renewed confidence after an important league win but remain inconsistent away from home and face a demanding run of fixtures.

Player Situation:
Aston Villa will be without several injured players including Youri Tielemans, John McGinn, and Boubacar Kamara, while Morgan Rogers is expected to play a key attacking role and Lamare Bogarde may continue at right-back. Newcastle United also have injury concerns, with players such as Joelinton and Fabian Schär sidelined and doubts over the fitness of Bruno Guimarães. Selection choices in midfield and attack, including the possible use of a natural centre-forward, could shape Newcastle’s approach to the match.

Result Prediction:
With no replays in this season’s FA Cup, a tight contest between Aston Villa and Newcastle United could be decided on the night. The two sides appear evenly matched, suggesting a game that may go the full distance. Recent head-to-head results slightly favor Villa, who may have just enough to reach the fifth round.

Predicted Result: Aston Villa 1-1 Newcastle United.