Eddie Howe’s side are aiming to avoid a second-straight FA Cup 3rd round giant killing following their 1-0 defeat at St James’s Park against Cambridge United last season.
To do that though, they must defeat one of League One’s dominant sides in the form of Darren Moore’s Sheffield Wednesday.
Their hosts on Saturday have won three games in a row, scoring nine times and conceding just once in that time and come into the game on the back of a 5-0 demolition of Cambridge on Monday.
Newcastle meanwhile, have had back-to-back goalless draws in the league but will travel to Yorkshire full of confidence they can secure their spot in the draw for the 4th Round.
Here, we take a look at the starting XI Howe could select for Newcastle United’s FA Cup 3rd Round clash against Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough:
Their hosts on Saturday have won three games in a row, scoring nine times and conceding just once in that time and come into the game on the back of a 5-0 demolition of Cambridge on Monday.
5. LB: Dan Burn
Matt Targett’s heel injury means he is unlikely to feature at the weekend, despite this being a golden opportunity for a rare start this season. Burn has been a reliable option on the left this season and will need to use all his experience and physicality against Sheffield Wednesday. Photo: Justin Setterfield
6. CM: Joe Willock
Willock is another man that Howe relies upon week after week and is impressing in the middle of the park as he slowly adds goals to his game. Photo: Julian Finney
7. CM: Sean Longstaff
Longstaff has been a regular fixture of Howe’s side in recent months and his experience will likely be needed at Hillsborough. Photo: Julian Finney
8. CM: Elliot Anderson
Anderson has been linked with a move away from the club this month, however, whilst he remains at Newcastle, he will continue to be a good squad option for Howe. He could be given the opportunity to impress against League One opposition this weekend. Photo: Stu Forster