Football news - Newcastle United blow past Rochdale in FA Cup replay to set up Oxford meeting

ByReuters

Updated 14/01/2020 at 22:50 GMT

Newcastle United strolled past third-tier Rochdale in their FA Cup third-round replay on Tuesday, winning 4-1 at St James' Park to overcome the scare they received in drawing 1-1 at Spotland 10 days ago.

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Eoghan O'Connell's own goal put Newcastle ahead and Matthew Longstaff and Miguel Almiron ended any chance of an upset with goals before halftime.

Steve Bruce's team will face third-tier opponents again in round four in the shape of Oxford United.

Third-tier Shrewsbury Town set up a dream fourth-round tie against Liverpool as they sprang something of a surprise by knocking out Championship club Bristol City 1-0.

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Former winners Coventry City, who have fallen on hard times, beat Bristol Rovers 3-0 in their replay to set up a 'home' tie with Birmingham City at Birmingham's St Andrews ground where they are currently tenants.

Second tier Reading won 2-0 at Blackpool, whilst Tranmere Rovers' replay at home to top-flight Watford was postponed after heavy rain left the pitch waterlogged.

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