Good afternoon and welcome to Chronicle Live's coverage of Newcastle United vs Birmingham City in the FA Cup. The Magpies travel to the Midlands hoping to build on Wednesday night's thriller in the Carabao Cup against Arsenal.

Joe Willock’s brace helped Newcastle United eke past Birmingham City in an FA Cup thriller to progress into the fifth round of the competition. Birmingham took the lead inside a minute through ex-Man United prodigy Ethan Laird, who smashed past Nick Pope with the help of a deflection from Callum Wilson.

Joe Willock scored twice as Newcastle United beat Birmingham City 3-2 in the FA Cup fourth round, but the first of his goals was shrouded in controversy

Newcastle United did not lose their heads against Birmingham City after being urged to stay calm by Eddie Howe at half-time

Follow live coverage as Birmingham City face Newcastle United in the FA Cup today. This season marks the 144th edition of the world’s oldest cup competition, with Manchester United the reigning champions after they beat local rivals Manchester City in the final at Wembley.

For a club who have waited so long for a piece of silverware, Newcastle United are making a pretty decent fist of turning themselves into cup specialists. Sometimes, though, it helps when you get a helping hand.

Birmingham City will be roared on by a sell out crowd when they host Premier League Newcastle United in the 4th Round of the FA Cup at St. Andrew’s. Birmingham vs Newcastle best bets Birmingham

Newcastle will be on cloud nine heading to their FA Cup clash against League One side Birmingham City after booking their place in the Carabao Cup final

The match was due ro be played last Saturday, but ‘The Blues’ were in FA Cup action against Newcastle, losing 3-2 in a ferocious tie at St Andrew’s. Posh lost 3-2 at Birmingham in September despite taking a 2-0 lead early in the game. The match will follow the big Posh local derby against Northampton Town at the Weston Homes Stadium on April 5.