Newcastle United to face League Two opposition in Round Two of the Carabao Cup
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Eddie Howe’s side will play travel to Prenton Park to face Tranmere Rovers.
The Magpies haven’t faced Tranmere since 2000 – a game they won 3-2 in the FA Cup, courtesy of goals from Gary Speed, Didier Domi and Duncan Ferguson.
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Newcastle, then managed by Steve Bruce, were knocked out in Round Two by Burnley last season.
Full Carabao Cup Northern Section Round Two ties
Bolton Wanderers v Aston Villa
Derby County v West Brom/Sheffield United
Wolves v Preston North End
Leeds United v Barnsley
Fleetwood Town v Everton
Sheffield Wednesday v Rochdale
Tranmere Rovers v Newcastle United
Rotherham United v Morecambe
Barrow v Lincoln City
Stockport County v Leicester City
Bradford City v Blackburn Rovers
Grimsby Town v Nottingham Forest
Shrewsbury v Burnley