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Jamie Jackson was at the Etihad, while Andy Brassell was at St James\u2019 Park, and both of their match reports are in. Here they are, along with a reminder of the semi-final draw. Thanks for reading this edition of SuperClocko\u2122, incorporating the very first runout for our patented Three-Half MBM System\u00a9!<\/p>\n
The first legs, hosted by Chelsea and Newcastle, will be played week commencing 12 January 2026. The return legs will be held week commencing 2 February 2026. The final will take place at Wembley on Sunday 22 March 2026.<\/p>\n
Share<\/a><\/p>\n In the wake of the earlier quarter final, Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola spoke to Sky Sports \u2026 \u201cThank you to the incredible fans on a difficult day \u2026 windy \u2026 rain \u2026 they were wet like they were \u2026 thank you for coming to be with us \u2026 we are happy to be in the semi-final.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2026 as did his Brentford counterpart Keith Andrews, who was measured but also displeased with the officials after Abdukodir Khusanov\u2019s controversial challenge on Kevin Schade. \u201cThe performance levels were really good \u2026 a very tough place to come \u2026 we played with a lot of courage \u2026 a lot of bravery \u2026 the players are so good to work with \u2026 so intelligent \u2026 I think [Khusanov\u2019s challenge] was a red \u2026 they\u2019ve made a mistake, the officials \u2026 I\u2019m very quick to support officials \u2026 they have a very difficult job \u2026 the explanation given was [Schade\u2019s] touch was too big and going away from goal \u2026 I don\u2019t see that at all \u2026 he\u2019s going straight through .. it\u2019s a crazy tackle and he takes him out \u2026 I don\u2019t see it any other way than being a red card.\u201d<\/p>\n Share<\/a>The semi-final draw<\/p>\n The draw has been made by Jamie Redknapp and Shay Given (pictured below) and is as follows:<\/p>\n The first legs, hosted by Chelsea and Newcastle, will be played week commencing 12 January 2026. The return legs will be held week commencing 2 February 2026. The final will take place at Wembley on Sunday 22 March 2026.<\/p>\n A CUP DRAW, BACK IN THE DAY. Just by looking at this photograph, synesthetes may experience strong wafts of brandy, stale cigar smoke and pomade. Photograph: PA\/PA Archive\/PA ImagesShare<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a017.54 EST<\/p>\n The draw was scheduled to take place at 10.30pm \u2026 but the Football League always faff about ahead of these things. It\u2019ll surely be coming soon \u2026 and indeed it\u2019s just been announced that, after an advertising break on Sky Sports, it\u2019ll be on. Sit tight!<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Marco Silva\u2019s turn to speak to Sky. \u201cWe have to praise the commitment \u2026 the attitude \u2026 the work ethic \u2026 difficult when you lose the way you lost \u2026 all that hard work \u2026 it takes more time to recover \u2026 but it is football \u2026 the first half was better than the second \u2026 some good moments \u2026 very tough for us to lose \u2026 this season has been very tough for us \u2026 [we have] a very [small] squad \u2026 it is not an excuse, it is what it is \u2026 we wanted to be in the semi-finals \u2026 the players were brave \u2026 tonight [Newcastle] were able to refresh their entire front line \u2026 it is completely different realities.\u201d<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Eddie Howe speaks to Sky Sports. \u201cReally pleased \u2026 a tough game \u2026 we controlled the game \u2026 Fulham are a good team and had their moments but we deserved to win \u2026 a brilliant performance [from Lewis Miley] from a talented young player \u2026 he\u2019s taking his game to another level \u2026 nights like that can only help him \u2026 Yoane [Wissa] getting his goal is a brilliant moment for him \u2026 he took it superbly \u2026 he can only get better for the match minutes \u2026 it was important to bounce back from [the Sunderland defeat] \u2026 we want to win trophies \u2026 we had such a great experience last year, we\u2019re keen to do it again \u2026 but we know with the teams left in it, it\u2019s not going to be easy.\u201d<\/p>\n As for the injured Tino Livramento, Howe reports that \u201cit doesn\u2019t look good \u2026 a worrying sign \u2026 it would be a huge blow.\u201d<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a017.38 EST<\/p>\n Lewis Miley \u2013 a local lad, 19 years young \u2013 has just put his team into the semi-finals of a major competition. He\u2019s been named player of the match, not just for scoring the late winner, but also for taking most touches of any player (91) and here he is talking to Sky Sports. \u201cIt was a great feeling \u2026 I just thought I\u2019d try to flick it on \u2026 lovely when it went into the back of the net \u2026 I was absolutely buzzing \u2026 we had a couple of chances that didn\u2019t go in but that one did \u2026 it\u2019s an unreal feeling \u2026 I grew up here \u2026 hopefully we can progress to the final \u2026 we won it last season and hopefully we can do it this year again \u2026 the last result wasn\u2019t good for us but this tonight was good.\u201d<\/p>\n From Miley to smiley, and the other goalscorer, a delighted Yoane Wissa, positively beaming after scoring his first goal for Newcastle on his first start, adds: \u201cIt\u2019s top \u2026 I did enjoy today \u2026 there\u2019s a lot of work to do \u2026 happy for the win today \u2026 I knew [St James\u2019 Park] was special but now playing with the number nine on my back, it is different! \u2026 quite happy today! \u2026 to win the cup is something special \u2026 they did it last year \u2026 I wasn\u2019t there [cracks even bigger grin] so now I want to do it!\u201d<\/p>\n Lewis Miley (right) and Yoane Wisse are feeling pretty chipper as they\u2019re interviewed after Newcastle United\u2019s victory. Photograph: Richard Lee\/ShutterstockShare<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a017.50 EST<\/p>\n That wasn\u2019t the highest-quality football match you\u2019ll ever witness \u2026 but it was hard-fought, dramatic, and good fun from start to finish. Newcastle edge it in dramatic style, and keep a hold of their trophy for another couple of months. Fulham\u2019s long wait for their first major silverware goes on. The FA Cup, perhaps. Anyway, the Toon join Chelsea, Manchester City and Arsenal\/Crystal Palace in the velvet bag for the semi-final draw \u2026 which is coming up here soon. Stay tuned!<\/p>\n Share<\/a>FULL TIME: Newcastle United 2-1 Fulham<\/p>\n Newcastle do a last-gasp number on Fulham at St James\u2019 Park for the second time this season \u2026 and the holders make it through to the semi-finals!<\/p>\n Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe (left) congratulates winning goalscorer Lewis Miley after the final whistle. Photograph: Owen Humphreys\/PAShare<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a017.53 EST<\/p>\n 90 min +7: Fulham win a throw deep in Toon territory down the right. Tete flings it in \u2026 but it\u2019s too loopy, and Alex Murphy clears. But Tete reclaims possession, and sends a rising screamer towards the top left from 25 yards! Inches high and wide with Ramsdale at full stretch. So close to forcing penalties!<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n 90 min +6: Tonali sticks a cheeky elbow into Reed\u2019s neck from behind. No VAR. Had there been \u2026 well, you never know. Completely pointless.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n 90 min +5: Newcastle so, so close. There should be an extra minute or two for the goal and the celebration, mind.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n 90 min +4: Traore loops a cross in from the left. Ramsdale leaps to claim. The crowd whoop and holler. St James\u2019 Park was a pensive place moments ago. Not now!<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n 90 min +3: Kusi-Asare comes on for Berge as, with time running out, Fulham flick a switch to go into Kitchen Sink Mode.<\/p>\n Share<\/a>GOAL! Newcastle United 2-1 Fulham (Miley 90+2)<\/p>\n \u2026 the resulting corner comes in from the left. Brilliant whipped delivery by Ronali. Miley rises at the near stick, and eyebrows adroitly across Lecomte and into the net! St James\u2019 Park erupts!<\/p>\n Lewis Miley glances a header goalwards \u2026 Photograph: Lee Keuneke\/Every Second Media\/ShutterstockThen watches as it heads into the Fulham net. Photograph: Scott Heppell\/ReutersJoy abounds St James\u2019 Park. Photograph: George Wood\/Getty ImagesFulham keeper Benjamin Lecomte and his teammates understandable look cheesed off. Photograph: Greig Cowie\/ShutterstockShare<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a017.44 EST<\/p>\n 90 min +1: Apparently the last meaningful shots in this game were taken on 66 minutes, one from Livramento, the next by Smith Rowe. But finally, another, as Tonali and Woltemade combine to tee up Miley near the penalty spot. Miley curls a shot towards the bottom-left corner. He\u2019s denied by a brilliant Lecomte save, but not for long because \u2026<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a017.04 EST<\/p>\n 90 min: There will be six additional minutes.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n 89 min: Both teams are playing on the edge. Nerves winning out. Close control a thing of the past. It\u2019s business time!<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n 87 min: Newcastle are on the attack when Wilson steals the ball and barrels off down the right. The home side are fortunate that only King keeps up with Wilson, and the striker can\u2019t be found with a crossfield pass. For a split second there, Newcastle hearts were in mouths.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n 86 min: Wilson cynically clips the ankle of Ramsey, who was looking to make good down the left. Wilson somehow escapes a yellow card, and has the chutzpah to complain about the award of a free kick. Nothing comes of the set piece.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n 85 min: Another double change by Newcastle, as Gordon replaces Barnes on the left, and Elanga replaces Jacob Murphy on the right.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n 84 min: \u2026 nothing happens, but the anxiety among the home fans at SJP is palpable.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n 83 min: The free kick finds Andersen on the right-hand side of the six-yard box. Fulham\u2019s captain heads into the mixer. Thiaw is forced to head behind for a corner. From which \u2026<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n 82 min: Miley steals the ball off the advancing Traore, near the left-hand corner flag \u2026 then gifts it back to Robinson. Newcastle are fortunate that Robinson, drifting in from the left, hesitates and fails to get a shot away, but then Woltemade slides in late on Tete, conceding a free kick 30 yards out. The big striker goes into the book.<\/p>\n Newcastle United’s Nick Woltemade is shown a yellow card by referee Darren England. Photograph: Lee Smith\/Action Images\/ReutersShare<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a017.01 EST<\/p>\n 80 min: Jacob Murphy crosses from the right. He has Woltemade and Barnes in good positions, but finds neither, sending a ball that\u2019s neither one thing nor the other out for a goal kick.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n 78 min: Sky flash up a stat that won\u2019t make for good reading to Newcastle fans. They\u2019ve let in ten goals in the last 15 minutes this season, a total only matched in the Premier League by Burnley and Nottingham Forest. By way of balance, they did score a 90th-minute winner here against Fulham in October, so what you lose on the swings, you gain on the roundabouts.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n 76 min: Livramento has tweaked something while overstretching for the ball. He\u2019s able to walk off, but trudges down the tunnel sadly. Alex Murphy comes on in his stead.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n 74 min: Fulham respond with a double sub of their own, replacing Smith Rowe and Kevin with King and Traore.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n 72 min: Here comes that double change. Willock and Wissa are replaced Tonali and Woltemade. The latter, the Sandy Brown de nos jours, is cheered to the rafters as he takes to the pitch, with his name chanted immediately after.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n