Newcastle United Under-21’s Premier League 2 visit to local rivals Sunderland has a new venue and kick-off time.
The Second Division encounter was due to take place at the Eppleton Colliery Welfare Ground on Monday, January 30, kick-off at 19:00 (GMT).
However, the two sides will now face each other in the Black Cats Academy of Light. The start is set at 13:00 (GMT) while the date remains the same.
Second-tier Newcastle were held to a 1-1 draw against local rivals St. James’ Park in October as Joe White’s opener was canceled out by Alex Bass’ controversial stoppage time equalizer with the 24-year-old goalkeeper. the ball into the net from close range.
United’s youngsters currently sit eighth in the second tier of Premier League 2, six points off the play-off places.
Source: Newcastle United – New venue and kick-off time for Wear-Tyne derby
