The game will take place on Tuesday August 26th with kick off at 7.45pm.
The clubs are still in discussion about ticket prices and these are expected to be announced in the coming days. You are advised not to contact the ticket office until an announcement has been made.
City Chairman Ray Ranson who played for Newcastle was delighted with the draw and told the club website: This is the best draw of the round and Newcastle have yet to play at the Ricoh. They have a good following and our supporters have given us great backing the atmosphere should be excellent.
"We have important games between now and then but we have made a good start and I think everyone was delighted to pull out a plum Premier League club at home."