Newcastle and Southampton Carabao Cup ties brought forward due to NHS strikes

BROUGHT FORWARD: Newcastle will host Bournemouth a day earlier than originally planned. Pic: Owen Humphreys/PA

Next week’s Carabao Cup ties at Newcastle and Southampton will be played a day earlier than scheduled due to planned strike action by medical services.

The Magpies’ fourth-round clash with Premier League rivals Bournemouth at St James’ Park has been moved forward to Tuesday, December 20, while Saints will host League One Lincoln at St Mary’s on the same evening.