Crystal Palace and Hull both have poor FA Cup records
Past performances bode well for Leicester and Newcastle fans
Crystal Palace vs. Leicester City
League One leaders Leicester have recorded nine wins in their last eleven games, and are unbeaten since October. Palace, meanwhile, have avoided defeat in nine of their last ten games so something has to give. Neil Warnock’s side have won their last three at home but have been knocked out at the third round stage in 17 of the last 24 seasons.
Newcastle vs. Hull City
Hull have lost their opening round tie in five of the last six years and have only won one of their last thirteen games whilst Newcastle have failed to reach the fourth round in only one of the last five years. This is the sixth time these clubs have been drawn together in the FA Cup. Newcastle lead 4-1 and Hull will be hoping they can improve on that record by reaching the fourth round for the first time since 1989.
Research for this article was provided by Danny Harris
Tags: Crystal Palace, FA Cup, Hull City, Joe Kinnear, Leicester City, Neil Warnock, Newcastle United, Nigel Pearson, Phil Brown, Replays, Third Round
Posted: January 14th, 2009 by Michael Lintorn | Add Comment 
