The young Magpies, who won the trophy last season after beating Blyth Town 2-1 at St. James' Park, received a bye into the last-eight stage and will face Alnwick who compete in the Northern League Division Two, the tenth tier of English football.

Kick-off has been set for 7.30pm (GMT).

Northumberland Senior Cup quarter-final draw:

Ashington vs Newcastle Blue Star

Blyth Town vs Heaton Stannington

Newcastle United Under-21s vs Alnwick Town

Newcastle University vs Morpeth Town