Premier League 2

Newcastle hit four to go fourth

14 Jan 2019
Rosaire Longelo, Newcastle United

Magpies in Division 2 playoff places after 4-2 win over West Brom

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Newcastle United recorded back-to-back victories and boosted their promotion hopes with a 4-2 win over West Bromwich Albion in Premier League 2 Division 2.

The Baggies opened the scoring midway through the first half at Northumberland FA through Nick Clayton-Phillips before Newcastle levelled with a George Harmon own goal.

A minute later Oisin McEntee gave the Magpies the lead and Rosarie Longelo extended their advantage in the second half.

West Brom substitute Jamie Soule pulled one back but the hosts wrapped up the three points with Yannick Toure's strike.

Newcastle move up to fourth on 25 points, five behind leaders Reading. West Brom are 11th on 14 points.

See: Newcastle report | West Brom report

Monday's Division 2 results

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