The Magpies returned to training last week and, before Becky Langley's side begin their FA Women's National League Northern Premier Division campaign, they have lined up a series of friendlies.

Local rivals Durham Cestria and Sunderland Women are among the opponents that await the Magpies, as well as Newcastle Women's clash with West Bromwich Albion Women at St. James' Park, which is part of the first-ever Sela Cup, presented by VisitMalta.

Langley's side will play Cestria, who they edged to the FAWNL Division One North title last term, in a behind-closed-doors match to kick off the run of six pre-season fixtures.

Following this, the Magpies make the short trip to Norton & Stockton Ancients Ladies before a trip up to Scotland to take on Edinburgh-based outfit Hibernian Women.

The showpiece St. James' Park match against West Brom is next up for Newcastle Women, with the game a fourth opportunity for Langley's team to play at the 'cathedral on the hill'.

United's penultimate pre-season fixture is away at Sunderland, before the Magpies host Leeds United Women at Kingston Park before the start of the new term.

Details of ticketing for each of the matches will be posted across Newcastle United Women's social media channels.

NEWCASTLE UNITED WOMEN'S PRE-SEASON SCHEDULE

Newcastle United Women v Durham Cestria (behind closed doors) - Sunday, 23rd July

Norton & Stockton Ancients Ladies v Newcastle United Women - Tuesday, 25th July, 7:30pm, Norton Sports Complex

Hibernian Women v Newcastle United Women - Sunday, 30th July, 4pm, Meadowbank Stadium

Newcastle United Women v West Bromwich Albion Women - Saturday, 5th August, 6pm, St. James' Park

Sunderland Women v Newcastle United Women - Wednesday, 9th August, 7:30pm, Eppleton Colliery Welfare Ground

Newcastle United Women v Leeds United Women - Sunday, 13th August, 2pm, Kingston Park