Craven Cottage will once again be the venue for a crucial cup clash today as Fulham play host to Newcastle. Although any meeting of Premier League teams in the FA Cup gets a lot of attention, these two in particular are just about the least likely to win any trophy. In fact, the Cottagers have never won the competition, and the Magpies have gone nearly 70 years since they last lifted it!This FA Cup fourth-round tie follows closely on the heels of Fulham’s narrow defeat in the Carabao Cup semi-finals against Liverpool, denying them a chance at their first major domestic final since 1975. Fulham have never lifted the FA Cup trophy, while Newcastle’s last triumph in the competition dates back to 1955, marking their sixth title.##NAJAVA_MECA_7828756##After progressing past the third round for the first time in four seasons, Newcastle holds aspirations of making it to Wembley. However, they enter this match on the back of eight defeats in their last ten games across all competitions. In contrast, Fulham has been in better form at Craven Cottage, losing just one of their last seven home matches. After a disappointing League Cup semi-final loss to Liverpool, Fulham must quickly shift focus to the FA Cup. Their recent record against Newcastle is concerning, having gone winless in their last seven encounters and losing the last four. FA Cup Final 3rd May 1975West Ham United 2 – Fulham 0The whistle goes and West Ham are the winners. Their second cup final victory. Great footage of them receiving the trophy and their lap of honour. #WHUFC #WestHam #FAcupfinal #Wembley @COYIrons_com @FootballArchive pic.twitter.com/nFhKYnS0TG— The Road to Wembley (FA Cup Finals 1923 – 2000) (@FACupWembley) March 31, 2020 However, recent home performances against top-flight opponents offer encouragement, with come-from-behind victories against Arsenal and a draw against Liverpool. Avoiding a replay would be preferable, given their busy schedule.Newcastle v Man City FA Cup final in 1955, the last major domestic trophy won by Newcastle. #EFLCup pic.twitter.com/WLoxVJVQOJ— Football Polls ⚽️ (@LiverpoolFooti) January 26, 2023 Newcastle, having exited the UEFA Champions League and suffering four consecutive league defeats, view the FA Cup as their remaining shot at silverware. However, injuries and potential player sales dampen spirits. Despite historical struggles at Craven Cottage, they’ve won their last three visits, aiming to improve their poor record in the capital this season.FA CUP Friday Chelsea – Aston Villa 0-0Sheffield W. – Coventry 1-1 (0-1)/Gassama 84 – Torp 45/Bristol City – Nott.Forest 0-0Tottenham – Man.City 0-1 (0-0)/Ake 88/Saturday 15.30: (1.10) Ipswich (11.0) Maidstone Utd (18.0)18.00: (1.35) Leeds (5.30) Plymouth (8.00)18.00: (5.60) Sheffield Utd (3.90) Brighton (1.62)18.00: (1.45) Leicester (4.50) Birmingham (7.00)18.00: (1.53) Everton (4.10) Luton (6.50)22.00: (3.05) Fulham (3.45) Newcastle (2.30)Sunday 14.45: (3.80) WBA (3.45) Wolverhampton (2.00)17.00: (3.35) Watford (3.45) Southampton (2.15)17.30: (1.17) Liverpool (8.00) Norwich (14.0)19.30: (18.0) Newport (11.0) Man.Utd. (1.10)Monday 22.30: (1.65) Blackburn (4.00) Wrexham (5.20)***odds are subject to change
