A new date has been confirmed for Brentford’s away game against Newcastle United.

The fixture at St James’ Park, which was originally scheduled for Sunday 17 September (4.30pm kick-off), will now take place on Saturday 16 September (5.30pm kick-off). This is due to the Magpies’ participation in the Champions League the following week.

All ticket holders will receive an email in the next 48 hours with further details.

The game will be broadcast live on Sky Sports in the UK.

The last meeting in April ended in a defeat for the Bees.

Thomas Frank’s team dominated the first half and deservedly led at the interval. Ivan Toney had already seen a goal disallowed and missed a penalty before he converted from the spot on the stroke of half-time following a foul on Rico Henry.

But Newcastle were a different side after the break. David Raya diverted Joelinton’s low cross-shot into his own net nine minutes after the restart before Alexander Isak’s fine curling finish on the hour completed the turnaround.