Newcastle’s Under-21s were beaten 4-2 by Reading at the Madejski Stadium last night.
Gael Bigirimana netted a penalty for United, while Adam Armstrong marked his debut at reserve level with a goal.
Summer signing Olivier Kemen limped off the pitch late in the first half with an injury.
Newcastle United Fixtures ...
Monday August 19
20:00 Premier League Manchester City v Newcastle United *Sky Sports
Saturday August 24
15:00 Premier League Newcastle United v West Ham United
Wednesday August 28
19:45 League Cup - 2nd Rnd Morecambe v Newcastle United *Sky Sports
Saturday August 31
15:00 Premier League Newcastle United v Fulham
Saturday September 14
15:00 Premier League Aston Villa v Newcastle United
Saturday September 21
15:00 Premier League Newcastle United v
Hull City
Monday September 30
20:00 Premier League Everton v Newcastle United *Sky Sports