Alexander Isak opened the scoring at St. James' Park with his second goal in as many games, before Axel Disasi inadvertently turned in Joe Willock's goalbound header to make it two before the break.

The visitors had some spells of pressure in the second half in particular, but United held firm in what was a sharp display from the Magpies - and just the boost they needed ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Arsenal.

Serena Taylor, Harriet Massey and Michelle Mercer were there on Wednesday night to bring newcastleunited.com this gallery from a successful night under the lights for Eddie Howe and his side.