Newcastle vs Preston: What TV channel is it on, what time is kick-off and what do the Magpies have to do to secure promotion to the Premier League?

Apr 24, 2017

NEWCASTLE’S promotion is all but secure but the Magpies have the chance to seal the deal in front of their own fans against Preston.

Huddersfield’s 4-1 loss at home to Fulham has made the task significantly easier for Rafa Benitez’s men at St James’ Park.

Here is everything you need to know ahead of the Monday night clash.

When is Newcastle vs Preston and what TV channel is it on?

Newcastle vs Preston will take place at St James’ Park on Monday, April 24.

The match will kick off at 7.45pm.

Sky Sports 1 and HD1 will broadcast all the action live.

Newcastle need a point at home to North End to be mathematically certain of promotion ahead of third placed Reading, who they lead by six points.

But their place in the Premier League is virtually secure as the Royals are a whopping 36 goals worse off on goal difference.

More interesting could be the title race.

The Toon Army need at least a draw to remain in with a chance of catching Brighton, who lead them by seven points having played a game more.

Ciaran Clark is set to return to Rafa Benitez's squad after suffering a knee injury at home to Fulham in March.

But talismanic striker Dwight Gayle has been ruled out as he struggles with hamstring problems.

DeAndre Yedlin should keep his place after returning to the lineup against Ipswich.

Tyler Browning is back in contention for the trip to Tyneside.

He has been out for two months with a knee injury.

Alex Baptiste will serve the final game of a three-match ban.