The Reserves have four friendly fixtures before the start of the season:
Benfield Bay Plastics (A) July 24 (7.45) Workington (A) August 2 (7.45)
Gateshead (A) August 6 (7.45)
Newcastle Blue Star (H) August 13 (7.45).
Please note the HOME fixture with Blue Star is at Kingston Park ... not St James' Park.
Reserves Face Mackems First Game Of Season
The FA Premier Reserve League kicks off with a Tyne-Wear derby at Sunderland on August 29, with the game expected to take place at the Stadium of Light. The kick-off time is to be confirmed.