A stunning late free-kick from Joe White sealed a comeback win for Newcastle United U21s over Southampton to maintain their Premier League 2 unbeaten run. The young Magpies had taken an early lead through Dylan Stephenson, but had to came from behind after the break with a set-piece settling the entertaining contest at Whitley Park on Sunday afternoon.
Elliott Dickman named seven changes to the side that lost their final Papa John's Trophy group fixture at Lincoln City on Tuesday night. Niall Brookwell, Jamie Miley, Alex Murphy, and Joe White were the only players to keep their place from the 2-0 defeat at Sincil Bank, with summer signings Jordan Hackett and Jude Smith among those to drop out.
Stephenson quickly fired Newcastle in front, but this was soon overturned with first-half goals from Dom Ballard and Nico Lawrence. Isaac Westendorf pulled the Magpies level just before the hour mark, and White's 25-yard effort proved to be the winner 10 minutes' from time, and here are three things we learned from Newcastle U21s latest win
