Jan 8th features a match where Newcastle United hosts Cambridge United at St. James’ Park in a meeting of these two FA Cup teams. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cold day, and temperatures reaching a maximum of only 3 degrees, so hopefuly the match makes up for the weather. Newcastle United is fresh off their 1-1 draw against Manchester United. Allan Saint-Maximin struck first for Newcastle United in the 7th minute, then Edinson Cavani tied it up for Manchester United in the 71st minute earning Manchester United at least a draw. Newcastle United looks to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 7 points in their last 10 matches, while cambridge United is fresh off their 0-0 scoreless draw against Portsmouth. Cambridge United had 9 on net, and Portsmouth had 13, but no one could beat the goalie, and the game ended in a 0-0 draw,. Cambridge United is looking for direction having 3 win and 5 losses in their last 10 matches.
These two teams have not yet played each other this season.
Cambridge United’s top weapon lately has been Joe Ironside, who has 3 goals in the last 5 matches. Newcastle United is having problems scoring lately. Their top scorers, Callum Wilson and Jonjo Shelvey each only have 1 goal in their last 5.