Welcome to today's Newcastle United live matchday blog, as the Magpies get their FA Cup campaign under way with a third-round tie against Luton Town.
The Hatters are flying high in League Two, currently sitting top of the table, four points ahead of second-placed Notts County, so will be a tough test for Rafa Benitez's men .
The Spaniard has suggested he will play a strong side today, although expect some rotation as United look to make progress in the Cup with one eye on next Saturday's key Premier League clash with Swansea City too.
Lee Ryder and Chris Waugh are at St James' Park this afternoon bringing you all the build-up, team news, live match action and full-time analysis and reaction.
Key Events
Lee Ryder's pre-match thoughts
Goal of the day
Yoan Gouffran’s strike in the FA Cup last year...
NUFC's new keeper
Freddie Woodman arrives at SJP.
Watch: Famous names
Atmosphere building at SJP - and a special day for the Lee family
How Luton line-up
One of Rob Lee’s sons start. The other is on the bench.
A team you would likely see in the Premier League
Chris Waugh’s thoughts on today’s team.
Woodman 'more than worthy' of debut
Lee Ryder on today’s team.
NUFC XI announced - Woodman makes debut
Newcastle boss Rafa Benitez has named a strong team as he hands Freddie Woodman his debut in goal.
All in all, Benitez has made four changes from the win at Stoke.
Woodman, Paul Dummett, Mikel Merino and Dwight Gayle come in.
Could these fringe players be given a chance?
Team news in eight minutes.
A special game for Malcolm Macdonald
The NUFC legend played for both clubs...
Dummett: NUFC full of confidence
Hear his pre-game thoughts with NUFC TV.
Team news due in 30 mins
Will there be any surprises? Stick with us to find out...
Today's programme
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Murphy's pride at playing for NUFC
The winger is a lifelong Newcastle fan.
Jacob Murphy on his brother Josh
Newcastle have been tracking Murphy’s twin brother as well...
Murphy: I've found my feet
Jacob Murphy’s confidence is growing with every game...
Shay Given on BT Sport Score
I’m sure Shay will have plenty to say about Newcastle this afternoon.
Lascelles on the Cup
It’s all about building momentum, as NUFC are targeting a win.
Lascelles: We still have a long way to go
The NUFC skipper is keeping his feet on the ground - despite Monday’s win at Stoke.
Rafa's praise for away performances
Benitez has rightly commended the efforts of his team...
Special day
Bit of a buzz around the city
Rafa on Luton
He wishes them well - but only after today!
Watch: Benitez on budget
The clock is ticking
Perez ready
Would you start Perez after his impressive performance at Stoke?
Benitez on the Cup
Rafa’s staying realistic
“I can be romantic but it doesn’t change anything. Will I play a weak team? No, I will play a strong team. That’s it, it’s what I can do,” Benitez said ahead of the clash with the League Two leaders.
“I told the players: ‘Listen, we have to win and we want to be sure that we go through.’ That’s it. After that, you can see the players on the pitch and how it’s going on and I will try to do my best from the bench to help the team.”
RAFA BENITEZ
Nice day for it
In position
Watch: Benitez on team selection
Which team would you pick today?
Podcast - Luton preview
No better way to build up to today’s game.
Watch: Lee Ryder's verdict
Chief sports writer Lee Ryder gives his verdict on Rafa Benitez’s Press conference yesterday.