FA Cup Newcastle, Brighton, Luton Advance

 FA Cup Newcastle, Brighton, Luton Advance

Alexander Isak of Newcastle United runs with the ball whilst under pressure from Issa Diop of Fulham (obscured) during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Fulham and Newcastle United at Craven Cottage on January 27, 2024 in London, England.(Image-Getty)

Newcastle United, Brighton & Hove Albion, and Luton Town secured spots in the FA Cup fifth round, eliminating Premier League rivals Fulham, Sheffield United, and Everton.

In a 2-0 victory over Fulham, Newcastle's Sean Longstaff and Dan Burn scored in each half, despite missing key players like Miguel Almiron and Jamaal Lascelles due to injury and illness. The win revitalizes Newcastle after recent setbacks in the EFL Cup and Premier League.

Brighton's Joao Pedro netted a hat-trick, including two penalties, guiding his team to a 5-2 win against Sheffield United. His 10 penalty goals this season stand as the highest in Europe's top leagues. Brighton's victory, featuring contributions from Facundo Buonanotte and Danny Welbeck, showcased Pedro's prowess.

Luton Town sealed a dramatic 2-1 victory over Everton, with Cauley Woodrow scoring the decisive goal in stoppage time. Despite Everton's effort, including a goal by Jack Harrison, Luton emerged victorious, buoyed by Woodrow's late heroics and goalkeeper Tim Krul's inclusion.

Maidstone United's remarkable journey continued with a stunning upset against Ipswich Town, a team 98 places above them in the football pyramid. Managed by George Elokobi, Maidstone's triumph underscored the magic of the FA Cup and its capacity for underdog stories.

Progression in the FA Cup:

1. **Teams in Last 16:** AFC Bournemouth and Manchester City have secured spots in the last 16. On Sunday, Wolves, Liverpool, and Manchester United aim to progress.

2. **Replays Required:** Nottingham Forest, Chelsea, and Aston Villa await replays, scheduled the week starting 5 February.

### FA Cup Fourth Round Results:

- **AFC Bournemouth 5-0 Swansea City**

- **Bristol City 0-0 Nottingham Forest**

- **Chelsea 0-0 Aston Villa**

- **Sheffield Wednesday 1-1 Coventry City**

- **Tottenham Hotspur 0-1 Manchester City**

- **Ipswich Town 1-2 Maidstone United**

- **Everton 1-2 Luton Town**

- **Leeds United 1-1 Plymouth Argyle**

- **Leicester City 3-0 Birmingham City**

- **Sheffield United 2-5 Brighton & Hove Albion**

- **Fulham 0-2 Newcastle United**

 FA Cup Fourth Round Fixtures (Excluding Replays):

- **Sunday, 28 January:**

  - 11:45 GMT: West Bromwich Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

  - 14:00 GMT: Watford vs Southampton

  - 14:30 GMT: Liverpool vs Norwich City

  - 16:30 GMT: Newport County vs Manchester United

- **Monday, 29 January:**

  - 19:30 GMT: Blackburn Rovers vs Wrexham

### Fifth-Round Draw:

- The draw for the fifth round is set for 14:00 GMT on Sunday, preceding Liverpool's match against Norwich City.

- **Ball Numbers for the Draw:**

  - 1. Watford or Southampton

  - 2. Blackburn Rovers or Wrexham

  - 3. AFC Bournemouth

  - 4. West Bromwich Albion or Wolverhampton Wanderers

  - 5. Bristol City or Nottingham Forest

  - 6. Leicester City

  - 7. Sheffield Wednesday or Coventry City

  - 8. Chelsea or Aston Villa

  - 9. Maidstone United

  - 10. Liverpool or Norwich City

  - 11. Manchester City

  - 12. Leeds United or Plymouth Argyle

  - 13. Luton Town

  - 14. Newport County or Manchester United

  - 15. Brighton & Hove Albion

  - 16. Fulham or Newcastle United

### Fifth Round Details:

- Fifth-round ties are slated to occur midweek starting 26 February.