Newcastle United player ratings v Sheffield Wednesday: Alexander Isak ‘rusty’ & ‘shocking’ 4/10 - gallery
Newcastle United suffered another FA Cup third round embarrassment as they were beaten 2-1 at Sheffield Wednesday - here are our player ratings from the match.
Eddie Howe made eight changes to his side for the FA Cup third round match with Alexander Isak starting his first game for the club since September as he returned from a thigh injury. Martin Dubravka also made his first appearance of the season after returning from his loan spell at Manchester United.
Both sides had chances in the opening 45 minutes but failed to take them as they went in at the break goalless. But shortly after the restart Josh Windass gave the hosts the lead as he turned the ball in from close range.
Windass then doubled Sheffield Wednesday’s advantage with a cool finish after breaking through on goal.
Bruno Guimaraes set up an interesting final 20 minutes after poking in Chris Wood’s flick on from a Kieran Trippier corner.
But Newcastle couldn’t find an equaliser to force a replay as they were dumped out of the FA Cup by League One opposition for the second season running.
Here are our player ratings from the match...
Windass then doubled Sheffield Wednesday’s advantage with a cool finish after breaking through on goal.
5. Jamal Lewis - 5
Made a very shaky start to the game as he was caught out by the League One side but improved as the game went on. Photo: PAUL ELLIS
6. Elliot Anderson - 5
Headed over early on and almost gifted Wednesday a goal with a woefully under-hit backpass. Had a great chance to equalise early in the second half that was saved. Photo: Jan Kruger
7. Sean Longstaff - 5
Was steady enough in the middle but didn’t do enough to help the side as he was withdrawn on the hour mark with The Magpies trailing 1-0.
8. Joelinton - 7
Helped Newcastle win some key battles in midfield. Blasted the ball over the bar from the edge of the box before his outstretched leg led to Sheffield breaking away for their second goal. Created a good chance for himself with a solo effort that hit the side netting.