In the event of a replay, the two sides will meet again at St. James’ Park on Wednesday, 18th January 2017, kicking off at 7.45pm.

The pair – who come face-to-face in the Sky Bet Championship on Saturday – last met in the FA Cup a decade ago.

Not since the 2011/12 campaign have United progressed beyond the Third Round of the competition, while the Blues have only made it past the last 64 twice in the last four seasons.