Full time: Consett 0 Newcastle 1

Tommy Craig's reserve side eased into their pre-season schedule with a single goal success at a sunny Belle Vue on Monday.

Liam Atkin shot past his former Academy colleague Adam Bartlett to put United ahead in the 29th minute, barely a minute after United's Phil Cave had cleared off his own goal line. 

And that ultimately proved the difference between the two sides, although the home side came close to levelling through Bulford, who saw his goalbound effort diverted on to the post by Krul just before the half time interval. 

With Consett making frequent substitutions as the second half wore on, the Magpies had opportunities to extend their advantage. 

However Alan O'Brien saw his free kick saved and then dragged his shot wide from point blank range after having raced away from the home defence with three minutes remaining.

(Thanks to the Consett website http://www.consettafc.com for information on the Steelmen and use of match images).

Biffa

Reserves