Our prediction for this FA Cup match:
Millwall
Match Time & Date:
04/01/2020
07:31 AM
Prediction: 2-1
Newport County
Championship side Millwall have been handed an easy draw in their FA Cup opener as they play host League Two team Newport County at the Den. The Lions have been having their ups and downs in the Championship this season, and, as a result, they sit in the middle of the table ahead of Saturday’s FA Cup clash. The capital club produce much better displays on home soil than on the travels, and it has to be noted that they defeated promotion-chasing Brentford at the Den at the weekend.
Speaking of their home record in the FA Cup, you should bear in mind that the Lions recorded eight wins in the last ten home games in the prestigious competition. The Exiles, on the other hand, do not seem to be on top of their game at the moment, and we do not believe that they are capable of spoiling Millwall’s party at the Den.
Highlighted Player (Shaun Hutchinson):
Shaun Hutchinson is a professional footballer who plays for Milwall as a centre-back. Born in Newcastle upon Tyne (England) on November 23, 1990, he began his youth career at Wallsend Boys Club. In 2007 he moved to Motherwell and he made his first-team debut for the Scottish club on May 16, 2009 against Hamilton Academical.
After making 121 appearances in the league for Motherwell, Shaun Hutchinson returned to England in 2014, signing a deal with Championship club Fulham. Hutchinson played no more than 30 games for the Cottagers before joining fellow capital club Millwall on June 21, 2016.
He made his debut for the Lions against Peterborough United on August 16, 2016 and he has been playing for the club ever since. Shaun Hutchinson’s main position is centre-back, but he is capable of playing as a defensive midfielder as well. The Millwall defender has a contract with the club which expires on June 30, 2018 and it has to be noted that his preferred foot is left.
Highlighted Team (Newport County):
Nicknamed the Exiles, Newport County are a Welsh club that welcome their rivals at Rodney Parade. Despite being based in Wales, the club compete in the English League Two. Newport County’s home ground was built in 1904, and it has a capacity of 7,850 people. The club’s home colours are amber shirts and black shorts, with the team wearing black, gray and amber kit when playing on the travels.
Newport County did well to win Welsh Cup in 1980, with the team making it to the FA Trophy in 2012. In 2008 the Latics managed to win the FAW Premier Cup, with the team beating fellow Welsh club Llanelli 1-0 in the title game.
Newport County recorded their biggest league win against Merthyr Town (10-0) on April 10, 1930, with the team suffering their heaviest defeat to Newcastle United (0-13) on October 5, 1946. The club’s record league attendance is 24,268. The record was set on October 16, 1937, when Newport County hosted Cardiff City in a Football League Third Division South game.
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