It finishes 1-1 here at Deepdale. Both goals came in the first half - Mitrovic gave Newcastle the lead before Barkhuizen levelled for the home side. Look out for post-match reaction on nufc.co.uk and NUFC TV later.
Mbemba fires in a shot but it's palmed away by Maxwell. Still 1-1.
76' - Substitution for Newcastle United. Javier Manquillo is on for his debut in place of Florian Lejeune. #NUFC
Great work from Jacob Murphy and Jack Colback on the right leads to a chance for Siem de Jong but for the second time this afternoon, he is thwarted by Maxwell.
Now at the other end, Karl Darlow flies across his goal to keep out Hugill's scissor kick.
#NUFC in the second half: Darlow, Yedlin, Mbemba, Lejeune, Clark (c), Murphy, Hayden, Colback, Pérez, De Jong, Gayle.
Tom Barkhuizen levels for the home side from close range.
Mitrovic, who has scored and played really well, almost gets a second as he chests down Atsu's right-wing corner before drilling a low shot against the base of the far post.
23' - Preston enjoying possession at the midway point in the first half but #NUFC look well organised and they lead through Mitro. 0-1.
Alan Browne and Daniel Johnson have both tried their luck for the home side. Brown's effort was easily saved by Rob Elliot while Johnson's shot flew well over the bar. Still 0-0.
The first effort on goal comes from Siem de Jong after some good hold-up play from Mitrovic, but De Jong's strike was tipped over the bar by goalkeeper Chris Maxwell.
We're underway now, with Newcastle taking kick off.
The teams are out and kick off is just moments away. Newcastle are in their new blue change kit while Preston debut their new white and navy blue strip. Remember, there's free live audio commentary on NUFC TV - just sign in or register to listen.
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Full time
It finishes 1-1 here at Deepdale. Both goals came in the first half - Mitrovic gave Newcastle the lead before Barkhuizen levelled for the home side. Look out for post-match reaction on nufc.co.uk and NUFC TV later.
Mbemba fires in a shot but it's palmed away by Maxwell. Still 1-1.
Great work from Jacob Murphy and Jack Colback on the right leads to a chance for Siem de Jong but for the second time this afternoon, he is thwarted by Maxwell.
Now at the other end, Karl Darlow flies across his goal to keep out Hugill's scissor kick.
Maxwell makes a great save to deny Gayle after Clark had crossed from the left.
The second half is now under way. Remember there's live audio commentary over on NUFC - just sign in or register to listen for free.
Half time
It's Newcastle 1 Preston North End 1. Mitrovic gave Newcastle the lead but Barkhuizen equalised for the home side.
Match pic
Aleksandar Mitrovic celebrates his goal at Deepdale but Preston have since levelled
GOAL
Tom Barkhuizen levels for the home side from close range.
Mitrovic, who has scored and played really well, almost gets a second as he chests down Atsu's right-wing corner before drilling a low shot against the base of the far post.
GOAL!
Mitrovic makes it 1-0 to Newcastle United!
Alan Browne and Daniel Johnson have both tried their luck for the home side. Brown's effort was easily saved by Rob Elliot while Johnson's shot flew well over the bar. Still 0-0.
The first effort on goal comes from Siem de Jong after some good hold-up play from Mitrovic, but De Jong's strike was tipped over the bar by goalkeeper Chris Maxwell.
We're underway now, with Newcastle taking kick off.
The teams are out and kick off is just moments away. Newcastle are in their new blue change kit while Preston debut their new white and navy blue strip. Remember, there's free live audio commentary on NUFC TV - just sign in or register to listen.
Ten minutes to kick off...
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