League One leaders Birmingham City will aim to continue their unbeaten streak when they host Newcastle United in the FA Cup fourth round this Saturday.
The Blues will head into this clash after beating 1-0 Stevenage in the quarter-finals of the EFL Trophy to extend their unbeaten run to 18 matches.
Meanwhile, Newcastle United are coming off a 2-0 home victory against Arsenal in the EFL Cup semifinal on Wednesday. With this victory, they also advanced to the final of the tournament with a 4-0 aggregate win.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Birmingham City vs. Newcastle live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this FA Cup match in the U.S.:
TV channel: —
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This game is not available for live TV broadcast in the United States. Streaming options are available on ESPN+ and ESPN App.
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What time does Birmingham City vs. Newcastle kick off?
This FA Cup clash takes place at St. Andrew’s Stadium in Birmingham, United Kingdom and kicks off on Saturday, February 8 at 5:45 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Sat, Feb. 8 | 12:45 p.m. |
| Central Time | Sat, Feb. 8 | 11:45 a.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sat, Feb. 8 | 10:45 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sat, Feb. 8 | 9:45 a.m. |
Birmingham City vs. Newcastle lineups, team news
The hosts do not have fresh injury concerns going into this match. Manager Chris Davies would be eager to select the XI which has carried Blues in League One recently.
Their prized recruit, Jay Stansfield, has scored 17 goals in 25 appearances and he will lead the Birmingham attack once again.
Birmingham City predicted XI (3-5-2, right to left): Allsop (GK) — Klarer, Davies, Cochrane — Laird, Dowell, Iwata, Gardner-Hickman, Anderson — Dykes, Stansfield
Injured: None
Suspended: None
Newcastle will miss Harvey Barnes (muscle), Jamaal Lascelles (ligament) and Joelinton (knee) due to injury.
With a blockbuster Premier League clash against Manchester City on the horizon, Eddie Howe could rest a few key players for this clash.
Newcastle predicted XI (5-4-1, right to left): Dubravka (GK) — Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn, Targett — Murphy, Miley, Longstaff, Willock — Wilson
Injured: Barnes, Lascelles, Joelinton
Suspended: None
Birmingham City vs. Newcastle prediction
Despite their unbeaten run, Birmingham City won’t go into this clash as the favorites.
Newcastle United are riding a wave of confidence after beating Arsenal at home as well as away in the EFL Cup. Though their hectic schedule may see Howe rotate the squad, the Magpies have enough depth of talent to see Birmingham off.
- Prediction: Newcastle 2-0 Birmingham City
FA Cup fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Saturday, February 8
- Leeds United vs. Millwall (7:15 a.m.)
- Leyton Orient vs. Manchester City (7:15 a.m.)
- Coventry City vs. Ipswich Town (10:00 a.m.)
- Everton vs. AFC Bournemouth (10:00 a.m.)
- Preston North End vs. Wycombe Wanderers (10:00 a.m.)
- Southampton vs. Burnley (10:00 a.m.)
- Stoke City vs. Cardiff City (10:00 a.m.)
- Wigan Athletic vs. Fulham (10:00 a.m.)
- Birmingham City vs. Newcastle United (12:45 p.m.)
- Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Chelsea (3:00 p.m.)
Sunday, February 9
- Blackburn Rovers vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers (7:30 a.m.)
- Plymouth Argyle vs. Liverpool (10:00 a.m.)
- Aston Villa vs. Tottenham Hotspur (12:35 p.m.)
Monday, February 10
- Doncaster Rovers vs. Crystal Palace (2:45 p.m.)
Tuesday, February 11
- Exeter City vs. Nottingham Forest (3:00 p.m.)
