Joe Willock’s brace helped Newcastle United eke past Birmingham City in an FA Cup thriller to progress into the fifth round of the competition. Birmingham took the lead inside a minute through ex-Man United prodigy Ethan Laird, who smashed past Nick Pope with the help of a deflection from Callum Wilson.

Former Premier League official Walton, who refereed in English football’s top flight for nine years between 2003 and 2012, believes the wrong call was made by the officials in the cup tie and accused Donohue and his team of ‘guessing’ whether the ball had crossed the line or not.

Joe Willock scored twice for Newcastle as they beat Birmingham in the FA Cup fourth round, but his first goal was shrouded in controversy after it was awarded by the linesman

Birmingham City will be roared on by a sell out crowd when they host Premier League Newcastle United in the 4th Round of the FA Cup at St. Andrew’s. Birmingham vs Newcastle best bets Birmingham

Joe Willock bagged a brace as Newcastle United battled back from a goal down after 40 seconds to beat third tier Birmingham City 3-2 at St Andrew's on Saturday and reach the English FA Cup fifth round.

It wasn't easy, but Newcastle United outlasted hosts Birmingham City to claim a 3-2 victory in the fourth round of the FA Cup on Saturday. The Magpies came into the match as heavy favourites given their status as a Premier League side taking on a League One outfit,