Live updates as Newcastle United prepare to discover their opponents for the fifth round of the FA Cup with the draw set to get underway this evening

Just about every person will sign up for the scheme for every cup and drag themselves along to every game, whether they are feeling ill, about to go on nightshift, or are subject to one of the many good reasons someone may find themselves unable to get to St James’ Park on a random midweek night at the height of winter.

Former Premier League official Walton, who refereed in English football’s top flight for nine years between 2003 and 2012, believes the wrong call was made by the officials in the cup tie and accused Donohue and his team of ‘guessing’ whether the ball had crossed the line or not.

Newcastle were ball number 9 in the FA Cup fifth round draw and most fans welcomed the news of facing a home tie - despite the tough nature of their next opponents in the competition

The FA Cup fifth round draw takes place tonight and the competition is really starting to open up. Holders Manchester United reached the FA Cup fifth round thanks to a controversial late winner from Harry Maguire against Leicester, while Manchester City remain alive after coming from behind to beat Leyton Orient and thereby avoid a huge upset.

We asked Mark Jankowski to give us his match ratings and player comments after Birmingham 2 Newcastle 3. A match where Birmingham made a dream start. Taking the lead in less than a minute as Newcastle United poorly defended a set-piece.