Steve Bruce's side travel to Bramall Lane on Thursday, 5th December (kick-off 7.30pm GMT). It will be the Magpies' first game against the Blades since a 2-1 win at St. James' Park in April 2010, on a night when United clinched promotion from the Coca Cola Championship, and their first top flight visit to Bramall Lane since April 2007, when Obafemi Martins and Steven Taylor scored in another 2-1 victory.

Tickets went on sale to season ticket holders with 30 or more away points at 10am on Wednesday, 23rd October before the requirement dropped on Thursday, 24th October and again on Friday, 25th October. They were then released to all season ticket holders at 10am on Monday, 28th October before the final few went on sale to members on Thursday, 7th November. They sold out within an hour.

Please be advised that juniors under 14 are not permitted into the stadium unless accompanied by an adult. Students must present a valid NUS card.

To purchase tickets for future games, please visit book.nufc.co.uk, call 0344 372 1892 or visit the St. James' Park box office (Milburn Stand) in person.