Midweek next week, as opposed to having a Championship match to get their teeth into, West Bromwich Albion instead find themselves taking to the pitch in the FA Cup against Newcastle. Two more wins in the competition and the Baggies will be at Wembley, so this is a good opportunity for the club.
The BBC has confirmed Albion's fifth round FA Cup clash with Newcastle – which is taking place on Tuesday – will be streamed on BBC iPlayer, the BBC Sport website and app. #wba
— Joseph Masi (@JosephMasi_) February 27, 2020
The fans have also now been given the news that when they take on Newcastle the game will be available to stream via the BBC, and this has received mixed reactions from the supporters, with many of them not interested as they’ll be in the stands at The Hawthorns, whilst other fans are delighted.
Whatever happens, you can guarantee that the support for the Baggies will be huge. The fans are desperate to see their side get to Wembley, and beating a turgid Newcastle team at home will put them just one game away from doing so, so it’s very possible.
How far can we go in the FA Cup?
Round 5/quarter finals
Semi finals
Runners-up
Winners
You can read the Baggies’ thoughts on the FA Cup latest here:
Is it gonna be on BBC One
— Dylan Rowe (@DylanRo62113966) February 27, 2020
Theres a fair few tickets sold
— . (@LeeFoxall6) February 27, 2020
Let’s hope there’s a good crowd for it
— Baggies forever (@BaggiesForever3) February 27, 2020
i’ll give that a miss thanks…… and take my seat in the Brummie instead !! #loyalsupporter
— Carl 1878 (@baggyboy1878) February 27, 2020
Or you could buy a ticket and watch it live and support the boys
— Wayne (@Wayno1979mids) February 27, 2020
I will need to use a VPN for that, but I’ll be watching it.
— Conrad Chircop (@conradchircop) February 27, 2020
The fans are all clearly excited for this FA Cup clash, especially with a quarter-final place up for grabs.