Joe Willock’s brace helped Newcastle United eke past Birmingham City in an FA Cup thriller to progress into the fifth round of the competition. Birmingham took the lead inside a minute through ex-Man United prodigy Ethan Laird, who smashed past Nick Pope with the help of a deflection from Callum Wilson.

Good afternoon and welcome to Chronicle Live's coverage of Newcastle United vs Birmingham City in the FA Cup. The Magpies travel to the Midlands hoping to build on Wednesday night's thriller in the Carabao Cup against Arsenal.

Ethan Laird put the hosts ahead inside the first minute at St. Andrew's @ Knighthead Park but Willock levelled matters in a thoroughly absorbing opening to the contest.Callum Wilson then prodded home

Follow live coverage as Birmingham City face Newcastle United in the FA Cup today. This season marks the 144th edition of the world’s oldest cup competition, with Manchester United the reigning champions after they beat local rivals Manchester City in the final at Wembley.

Birmingham City will be roared on by a sell out crowd when they host Premier League Newcastle United in the 4th Round of the FA Cup at St. Andrew’s. Birmingham vs Newcastle best bets Birmingham

Newcastle United did not lose their heads against Birmingham City after being urged to stay calm by Eddie Howe at half-time

Newcastle will be on cloud nine heading to their FA Cup clash against League One side Birmingham City after booking their place in the Carabao Cup final

Newcastle United travel to St Andrew’s for their FA Cup Fourth Round clash against League One opposition this evening.

Joe Willock scored twice for Newcastle as they beat Birmingham in the FA Cup fourth round, but his first goal was shrouded in controversy after it was awarded by the linesman