NEWCASTLE United will continue their pre-season build up with first and reserve team friendlies at Leeds Utd on Sunday 30 July, kick off times and exact venues are to be confirmed soon.

Rob Atkin NUWFC Head coach "We are really glad to be going to face Leeds Utd at senior and reserve level, we start the hard work in preparation for the new campaign next week and facing the FA Cup finalists will be a massive test and give the players a real buzz".

"We have a good programme of pre-season now in place including the Manchester Umbro cup and a double header against Doncaster Belles and this will ensure we are well prepared and fully focussed for the big kick off on Sunday 20 August".