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Newcastle United’s rearranged trip to Brighton is set for television with the game due to go ahead on Tuesday, February 28 - but it again could be moved.

The original fixture was due to take place on Saturday, January 28 but progression by both clubs through to the FA Cup fourth round meant the game had to be rearranged and United now travel to Oxford on that day.

The club have confirmed that the game will now take place four weeks later but have said it asked for the fixture to be played later in the season but the proposal was rejected by Brighton and the EFL.

The game, which is due to be televised on Sky Sports, could also be postponed again should United or Brighton get through to the FA Cup Fifth Round, leaving the Magpies’ disappointed with the chance it could be moved again at ‘short notice’.

If the game remains on February 28, it would mean Rafa Benitez ’s men take on three of the top five in just seven days.

A spokesman from the club said: “The new fixture date will see Magpies supporters facing three away games in just seven days, with the long midweek journey to Brighton closely followed by trips to Huddersfield Town and Reading.

“Should either Brighton or Newcastle reach the Emirates FA Cup fifth round and be taken to a replay, the league match at the Amex Stadium will again be rescheduled at much shorter notice.

“For this reason, Newcastle United made a submission for alternative dates to be considered later in the season, however this was rejected by the EFL and Brighton and Hove Albion.”