ROCHDALE, ENGLAND - JANUARY 04: Miguel Almiron of Newcastle United celebrates with teammate Joelinton after scoring his team's first goal during the FA Cup Third Round match between Rochdale AFC and Newcastle United at Spotland Stadium on January 04, 2020 in Rochdale, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)placeholder image
ROCHDALE, ENGLAND - JANUARY 04: Miguel Almiron of Newcastle United celebrates with teammate Joelinton after scoring his team's first goal during the FA Cup Third Round match between Rochdale AFC and Newcastle United at Spotland Stadium on January 04, 2020 in Rochdale, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Martin Dubravka the star of the show for Newcastle United in FA Cup shocker – Miles Starforth's player ratings

League One Rochdale came from behind to take Newcastle United to an FA Cup third round replay – and it’s fair to say the Magpies did not cover themselves in glory down at Spotland.

Miguel Almiron’s secodn goal for the club put United in control in the opening 45 but they were made to regret their missed chances as Aaron Wilbraham came off the bench to score a late leveller. Here’s Miles Starforth’s player ratings with Joelinton coming in for some criticism...

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