Aston Villa

All the latest from Newcastle United Under-21s latest Premier League League 2 tie against Aston Villa as the young Magpies prepare for their first match of ...

But under pressure, the striker's effort is defelcted behind by Zych, Postponement means Newcastle still have one group fixture to play in the Premier League Cup despite their early elimination, with the final home clash against Bristol City to be played on January 18. However, the Magpies have since suffered a dismal Premier League Cup campaign and also bowed out of the Northumberland Senior Cup following defeat at Whitley Bay FC. Dickman's exit following 14 months as the U21s lead player development coach was confirmed on December 30, with the search for a permanent replacement currently under way. Big block from Brookwell to deny Afoka a first shot on target for the visitors. From the resulting corner, a couple of blocks leads the ball to drop to Feeney's feet. Very important block from Barclay to deny O'Reilly a free shot from the penalty spot.. The first yellow of the game goes to Ealing, who was late with a challenge on Diallo in his own half. Westendorf latches on to a lofted pass and only has the keeper to beat. Diallo releases Hackett on the overlap, but his cross is deflected behind for a corner. It's a decent low strike from the midfielder, but ultimately proves to be a comfortable stop for Zych. Newcastle are awarded a free-kick in a good position, and the ball is rolled to Miley.