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Newcastle United will be cheered on by 5,500 when they travel to Barnsley later this month – having sold out their away allocation for the SEVENTH consecutive game this season.

The Magpies still had 800 tickets remaining this morning but they sold out quickly after going on general sale on Tuesday. The match is on October 18, with a 7.45pm kick off.

That means that United will once again be heavily backed as they seek to extend their good run of form on their travels. United have only dropped five points away from home this season, and have not been beaten since the opening day trip to Fulham. They’ve also only conceded twice.

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After consulting with fans, Newcastle decided to make a portion of away tickets available on general sale this season and the policy seems to have helped build up interest in trips to grounds that United have not played at for a while.

Add to the mix the excitement that has followed Rafa Benitez’s appointment and it’s a recipe for sell-outs.

Indeed, United sold out allocations at Fulham, Bristol City, Derby, QPR, Rotherham and Aston Villa – despite two of those games being on Sky TV .

The club say tickets for the Preston game are also being snapped up rapidly: “Tickets for the eighth away Sky Bet Championship match of the season at Preston North End - where United have an allocation of 5,600 tickets - are currently on sale to all season ticket holders and are selling rapidly,” a statement on the club’s website said.

UNITED AWAY FOLLOWINGS SO FAR THIS SEASON:

Fulham: 2,750*

Bristol City: 2,501

Derby: 3,200

QPR: 3,005

Rotherham: 2,587

* Official away attendance - there is also a neutral stand, which houses 7,000