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Magpies drawn away to Blackburn or Wrexham in FA Cup fifth round
Newcastle United have been drawn away to Blackburn Rovers or Wrexham in the fifth round of this season's FA Cup.
The Magpies reached the last 16 for only the second time in 18 years after Saturday's 2-0 win at Fulham, where Sean Longstaff and Dan Burn were on target.
Their reward is a trip to either Blackburn - currently 18th in the Championship and managed by former Magpie Jon Dahl Tomasson - or League Two promotion contenders Wrexham, who include ex-United youngster Ben Tozer and Elliot Lee, son of Rob, among their squad.
Eddie Howe's side beat local rivals Sunderland 3-0 in the third round, with Alexander Isak scoring twice following a Dan Ballard own goal at the Stadium of Light.
Blackburn saw off Cambridge in the third round while Wrexham have knocked out Yeovil and Shrewsbury so far.
The fifth round will be scheduled during the week commencing Monday, 26th February.
The full FA Cup fifth round draw is:
Blackburn Rovers or Wrexham v Newcastle United
Chelsea or Aston Villa v Leeds United or Plymouth Argyle
AFC Bournemouth v Leicester City
Liverpool or Norwich City v Watford or Southampton
Bristol City or Nottingham Forest v Newport County or Manchester United
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Brighton & Hove Albion
Sheffield Wednesday or Coventry City v Maidstone United
Luton Town v Manchester City