Free entry into the Great North Run is on offer for every Newcastle goal scored during this evening's match.
The treat was announced by Sir Brendan Foster, founder of the world-famous half-marathon, in celebration of Newcastle United's success in the run to the semi-final of the Carabao Cup. There is to be a giveaway of one free entry to the run for every goal scored by the local team against Southampton.
And the Olympic medallist pointed out: "The more they score, the more we’ll give away." This autumn's run, being sponsored by investment group AJ Bell, takes place on September 10 and places are always in huge demand.
