Leeds United handed Newcastle tie in Premier League Cup semi-final clash

Leeds United Under-23s will host Newcastle United in the semi-finals of the Premier League Cup.

By Joe Urquhart

Published 2nd Apr 2019, 15:54 BST

Updated 2nd Apr 2019, 15:59 BST

Leeds United Under-23s handed semi-final clash with Newcastle United.

The Whites with face the Magpies once again for a third time in this year's competition.

United progressed as Group G winners alongside their counterparts with the pair having now made it into the final four.

Leeds fell to a 2-0 defeat away from home before winning the reverse fixture 3-1 against Newcastle.

Carlos Corberan's PDL North winners defeated Fulham in the round of 16 with a dramatic penalty shootout victory before a 3-1 win at Burnley last week sealed their spot in the semi-finals.

Newcastle saw off Reading and Derby County to reach the latter stages of the competition.

The clash will take place between 30 April and 10 May.

Premier League Cup semi-final draw:

Leeds United v Newcastle United

Swansea City v Everton/Blackburn Rovers