Windass double sends sorry Newcastle out at first hurdle again

Eddie Howe's side humbled by Sheffield Wednesday while Brentford are sent packing by West Ham and Benrahma
Windass double sends sorry Newcastle out at first hurdle again

HILLSBOROUGH HOPPING: Sheffield Wednesday's Josh Windass celebrates scoring their side's second goal of the game during the Emirates FA Cup third round match at the Hillsborough Stadium, Sheffield. Pic: PA Wire

Josh Windass scored twice as Sky Bet League One Sheffield Wednesday pulled off the shock of the FA Cup third round with a 2-1 win over Premier League high-flyers Newcastle at Hillsborough.

Windass fired the Owls in front early in the second half - with replays showing he appeared to be offside, but there was no VAR to check - and then struck a second in the 66th minute when he ran clear to slot past Martin Dubravka.

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