It seems like Blackburn Rovers are gearing up for an important FA Cup match against Newcastle United, with hopes of advancing to the quarter-finals. Here’s a breakdown of the key information:
– Opponent: Newcastle United
– Venue: Ewood Park
– Date of Match: Tuesday night
– Importance: Considered their toughest assignment of the season.
– Recent Cup Performance: Blackburn has shown promise in recent cup competitions under Jon Dahl Tomasson, having defeated Cambridge United and Wrexham AFC to set up this tie.
– Previous Cup Upsets: Notable victories against West Ham United and Leicester City in the previous year.
– Managerial Hope**: John Eustace aims to inspire another famous scalp.
– **Historical Chance: If Blackburn manages to progress, it would be the second successive year they reach the quarter-final stage, a feat not achieved since 1929.
Regarding the FA Cup quarter-final draw:
– Date: Scheduled for Wednesday, February 28.
– Where to Watch: Live on ITV1, also available for streaming on ITVX or FA’s social pages. Live coverage will also be available on The Lancashire Telegraph’s live blog.
If Blackburn Rovers win against Newcastle:
– Prize Money: They stand to earn £225,000 for the victory.
– Additional Revenue: Since the match is live on BBC1, Blackburn will receive additional revenue regardless of the result.
– Quarter-final Prize Money: If they progress to the last eight, there’s an additional £450,000 on offer for the winner, along with a coveted place at Wembley.
The quarter-final ties are scheduled to be played on the weekend of Saturday, March 16. However, Blackburn has a match against Middlesbrough away just before the international break.
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