Rangers v Newcastle United: The Magpies travel north of the border to take part in Allan McGregor’s testimonial match this evening.
The clash against Rangers will be the first time in a decade that the Magpies have featured at Ibrox, with their last appearance coming in a 1-1 draw during their preparations ahead of the 2013/14 season. Shola Ameobi, who currently works as the club’s loan manager, netted a last-gasp equaliser for Alan Pardew’s side on that occasion.
Here, we take a look at everything fans need to know, including streaming details and the very latest injury and team news, ahead of Newcastle United’s pre-season clash with Rangers:
When is Rangers v Newcastle United?
Newcastle United’s pre-season clash with Rangers kicks-off at 7:45pm at Ibrox Stadium. Newcastle United sold-out their allocation of 8,000 tickets for the game with supporters to be housed in the Broomloan Stand.
Is Rangers v Newcastle United being streamed online?
Yes, the match will be available to watch online. Both NUFC TV and Rangers TV will broadcast the game live with supporters able to purchase a stream for £7.99 on both platforms.
The club have announced that a proportion of proceeds from the streams will go to charities nominated by Allan McGregor. The NUFC TV stream will have commentary provided by BBC Newcastle duo Matthew Raisbeck and John Anderson.
Newcastle are expected to welcome back the majority of their international representatives at Ibrox. A clutch of players, including new signing Sandro Tonali, watched Saturday’s win at the Gateshead International Stadium from the stands having only returned to the club following their pre-season break on Friday afternoon.
Joe Willock and Nick Pope will likely miss the clash at Ibrox whilst Jamaal Lascelles and Jacob Murphy, who missed the Gateshead win through injury, will also be assessed ahead of the game. Likely to line-up against the Magpies for the first time will be their former defender James Tavernier, nine years after he left St James’ Park to join Wigan Athletic.
Advice for travelling supporters
The Newcastle United Supporters Trust (NUST) have released information for the 8,000 Magpies supporters heading to the game at Ibrox tonight. Car parking around the stadium is very limited and fans are advised to check if any restrictions are in place when making arrangements.
Furthermore, supporters have been advised that Glasgow has a ‘no drinking in public’ policy and that ‘any person identified by Police drinking in public can be fined £60.’ Ibrox is a cashless venue and refreshments will be available to purchase, however, alcohol will not be sold at the stadium.
Turnstiles will be open at 6:15pm (90 minutes before kick-off) and small bags are permitted into the stadium but will be subject to bag checks upon entry.
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