The dates for Newcastle United's Carabao Cup semi-final later this month have been confirmed. The Magpies will play Southampton over two legs both home and away for a place in the final at the end of February.
Supporters of both clubs have been eagerly awaiting the fixture release since the last-four draw earlier this week and can finally start making travel plans now the ties have officially been confirmed.
The first leg will take place at St. Mary's on Tuesday, 24th January, with kick-off on the South Coast set for 8pm. And the second leg will see the Saints travel to Tyneside to face Eddie Howe's men at St. James' Park on Tuesday, 31st January, with kick-off in that game also set for 8pm GMT.
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Luckily for supporters not able to attend the games, Sky Sports will be showing both matches. It is the first time Newcastle have reached a semi-final in almost 20 years.
Addressing the draw on Friday, Eddie Howe said: "It's a tough game, but we're just pleased to be in it. It's a two-legged semi-final, so we're looking forward to that.
"It's on the horizon for us, and I think it's given us a lot of positivity, and hopefully the whole club and the supporters a lot of positivity as well. But at the moment, our focus now turns to the Premier League."
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