Time for the team news and let’s begin at St James’ Park…
Newcastle are without striker Alexander Isak, who went off with a groin injury in their midweek win at Aston Villa. Miguel Almiron returns to Eddie Howe’s starting line-up to replace him.
Callum Wilson and Harvey Barnes return to the Toon bench. Barnes could see his first action since September 24 after an ankle/foot injury, while Wilson has been sidelined since Boxing Day.
Rob Edwards makes just the one alteration from the Luton side that thrashed Brighton 4-0 in midweek.
Teden Mengi comes in for Reece Burke at the back.
Newcastle: Dubravka, Trippier, Schar, Botman, Burn, Longstaff, Guimaraes, Miley, Almiron, Jacob Murphy, Gordon.
Subs: Dummett, Wilson, Ritchie, Barnes, Krafth, Karius, Hall, Livramento, White.
Luton: Kaminski, Mengi, Osho, Bell, Ogbene, Sambi Lokonga, Barkley, Doughty, Clark, Adebayo, Morris.
Subs: Berry, Woodrow, Kabore, Chong, Burke, Mpanzu, Brown, Krul, Townsend.
Referee: Thomas Bramall (Sheffield)