AliousBrighton Set for FA Cup Quarter-Final Showdown with Nottingham Forest After Dramatic Wins**
Brighton have booked their place in the **FA Cup quarter-finals**, where they will face **Nottingham Forest**, following a hard-fought **extra-time victory over Newcastle United**. Meanwhile, **Forest secured their spot** by overcoming Ipswich Town in a dramatic **penalty shootout** at the City Ground.
Nottingham Forest Edge Past Ipswich in Thriller**
Ipswich Town **struck first**, taking the lead in the second half when **George Hirst** powered home a header through a crowded penalty area following a deep corner. However, **Forest responded 15 minutes later**, with **Ryan Yates** rising to meet an **Anthony Elanga** cross and heading past the goalkeeper.
Yates thought he had **completed a brace**, only to see his **close-range finish disallowed for offside**. With the match deadlocked at **1-1 after extra time**, the tie was decided by penalties. Forest held their nerve, winning **5-4 in the shootout**, with goalkeeper **Matz Sels** emerging as the hero by **saving Jack Taylor’s spot-kick**.
Their quarter-final clash with Brighton presents an opportunity for **revenge**, as Forest will be eager to make amends for their **humiliating 7-0 loss** to the Seagulls at the City Ground earlier this year.
Brighton Battle Past Newcastle in Extra-Time**
Brighton secured their spot in the **last eight** with a **2-1 extra-time triumph** over **Newcastle United**. The Magpies took the lead through **Alexander Isak**, but **Yankuba Minteh** quickly equalized for Brighton. **Danny Welbeck** then produced a moment of brilliance, **netting the winner in extra time** to send the Seagulls through.
The game wasn’t without controversy, as **Anthony Gordon** saw red for **violent conduct** in the final minutes, **pushing Jan Paul van Hecke in the face**. Brighton’s **Tariq Lamptey** was also dismissed later after picking up a **second yellow card**.
Brighton’s Winning Streak Fuels Confidence**
Following their fifth consecutive win in all competitions, Brighton manager **Fabian Hürzeler** emphasized the importance of maintaining their **high-energy performances**.
_”We have to understand why we’re competing with top clubs and winning games,”_ he said. _”It comes down to the basics—work rate, intensity, winning duels, and reacting well in key moments. These habits must be built in training, not just on matchdays.”_
FA Cup Quarter-Final Fixtures Set
Brighton’s clash with Nottingham Forest is one of four **exciting FA Cup quarter-final ties** scheduled for the **final weekend of March**.
– **Fulham vs Crystal Palace** – A London derby after Fulham **knocked out defending champions Manchester United** on penalties at Old Trafford.
– **Preston vs Aston Villa** – Championship side **Preston**, the lowest-ranked team remaining, will host Premier League high-flyers **Aston Villa**.
– **Bournemouth vs Manchester City** – The reigning **Premier League champions** will travel to the south coast to face Bournemouth.
With the competition heating up, Brighton will hope to continue their **winning momentum** and take one step closer to FA Cup glory.
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