Posh to tackle Newcastle United, but no friendlies at the Weston Homes Stadium this summer

Peterborough United will play Premier League side Newcastle United in their first pre-season friendly of the summer.
By Alan Swann
Published 20th May 2021, 07:00 BST
Posh played Newcastle United in a famous FA Cup tie in 2002. Newcastle won a thriller 4-2 at London Road.Posh played Newcastle United in a famous FA Cup tie in 2002. Newcastle won a thriller 4-2 at London Road.
Posh played Newcastle United in a famous FA Cup tie in 2002. Newcastle won a thriller 4-2 at London Road.

The game will take place in Portugal as both clubs will be on a training camp in the region at the same time. Posh hope to arrange a second friendly while they are abroad.

Posh won’t play any friendlies at home as work on improving their playing surface is prioritised.

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This disappoints Posh who fancied landing a big Premier League at home as their usual money-spinning summer tours are not expected to take place.

The Championship fixtures for the 2021-22 season are expected to be released on Thursday, June 24.

That date should be confirmed after this season’s Championship play-offs are completed on May 29. Bournemouth and Swansea take narrow leads into the semi-final, second legs this weekend.

The Championship season will kick off on Saturday, August 7 with the first round of the Carabao Cup set for week commencing August 9.

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