Tim Krul has moved to Carlisle United on loan and Harper is set to shake off the cobwebs with an appearance for Richard Money's team.
Harper has not made a single first team appearance this season, with Shay Given being prefered even in Carling Cup ties (v Coventry City and Spurs) ... when the Easington-born goalkeeper usually gets a place.
United reserves lost 1-0 at Everton last week.
Harper Given Toon 'Run Out'!
Newcastle United Reserves: Steve Harper, Phil Airey, Darren Lough, Mark Doninger, David Edgar, Tamas Kadar, James Marwood, Brad Inman, Andy Carroll, Fabio Zamblera, Shane Ferguson.
Subs: Jeff Henderson, Ole Soderberg, Sammy Ameobi, James Tavernier, Nile Ranger.