The Magpies head to the City Ground on Saturday, 10th February, with kick-off having initially been scheduled for 3pm GMT.
But while there is no change to the date, the match will now get under way at 5:30pm GMT and will be shown live on Sky Sports after being included in the latest round of top flight fixture amendments.
And United's trip to the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, 24th February will now kick-off at 8pm GMT instead of 3pm GMT. That game will be broadcast live on TNT Sports.
Any further alterations to United's schedule will be announced in due course.