Newcastle United have been informed by the FA that our Emirates FA Cup Third Round game at home to Blackburn Rovers has been selected for international broadcast, and will now kick off at the later time of 5.30pm.

The tie – originally scheduled to kick off at 3pm on Saturday, 5th January – was not chosen for domestic broadcast by either the BBC or BT.

Tickets for the game are priced at £10 for adults and £5 for concessions. Those prices will rise to £20 and £10 respectively on the day.

Newcastle United apologise for any inconvenience caused.