Jonjo Shelvey scored Newcastle's equaliser as they came from behind to beat SouthamptonNewcastle are offering season ticket holders a free additional half-season ticket to gift to fellow supporters to help fill St James' Park. Sunday's 2-1 victory over Southampton was Newcastle's lowest home crowd for a Premier League match since November 2010, with 42,303 in attendance. The free ticket will cover 10 home Premier League games, starting against Everton on 28 December. Newcastle fans held a protest against the ownership of Mike Ashley outside St James' Park before their opening Premier League match against Arsenal this season. The Magpies are currently 11th in the Premier League, with 22 points from 16 matches.

Source: BBC December 09, 2019 22:10 UTC