In a thrilling contest, Burn is shown a yellow card for a foul on Wright as Birmingham feel aggrieved that the referee didn't allow an advantage during their promising two-on-two break. Just after, Livramento breaks down the flank and sends a powerful cross that is deflected away from Wilson, who attempts an early shot. By the tenth minute, Newcastle seems to have settled down after falling behind early and is now showcasing more dominance in possession. A foul on Osula leads to a dangerous free-kick, but Cochrane's challenge is dealt with by Peacock-Farrell. Pope's struggles with his distribution continue as he gives away possession cheaply. Willock capitalizes on an intercepted pass by Iwata, racing down the left flank with a dangerous cross, yet no Newcastle players are in sight. Meanwhile, St. Andrews is alive, echoing with cheers after an impressive corner routine results in Birmingham's Ethan Laird scoring just 40 seconds into the match, thrilling the home crowd. The atmosphere is electric as Birmingham kicks off the match with energy, showcasing a team in fine form this season. Both sides aim for a place in the fifth round as they battle fiercely in this decisive FA Cup tie.
