NEWCASTLE CAME AWAY with a 2-0 victory against St Patrick’s Athletic in their pre-season visit to Richmond Park.

Goals from Seán Longstaff and Christian Atsu secured the result for Rafael Benitez’s charges in front of an attendance of almost 5,000.

Longstaff gave the Magpies the lead at the end of the first half before Christian Atsu doubled their advantage in the 86th minute from the penalty spot.

St Pat’s are set to resume their SSE Airticity League campaign on Friday, when they are due to host Limerick FC (kick-off: 8pm).

The teams @NUFC 🔴⚪️⚽️ pic.twitter.com/fAfU4mjKnv

— St Patrick's Athletic FC (@stpatsfc) July 17, 2018

Views as almost 5,000 fans are packed into Richmond Park 🔴⚪️⚽️ @NUFC pic.twitter.com/pdgmzJ1Lsk

— St Patrick's Athletic FC (@stpatsfc) July 17, 2018

Safe home to all the fans from teams and good luck to Rafa Benitez and his team for the new Premier League season pic.twitter.com/17lVBAioT6

— St Patrick's Athletic FC (@stpatsfc) July 17, 2018

We’d like to thank @NUFC for the game tonight. Safe trip home to those who travelled and best wishes for the coming season #SaintsvNUFC pic.twitter.com/gQ2YkVKvx9

— St Patrick's Athletic FC (@stpatsfc) July 17, 2018

St Pat's boss Liam Buckley giving Rafa some tips. Bryan Keane / INPHO Bryan Keane / INPHO / INPHO

Newcastle fans getting ready for the game at Richmond Park. Bryan Keane / INPHO Bryan Keane / INPHO / INPHO

Newcastle's Seán Longstaff celebrates scoring a goal with Ayoze Perez. Bryan Keane / INPHO Bryan Keane / INPHO / INPHO

Christian Atsu celebrates scoring a penalty. Bryan Keane / INPHO Bryan Keane / INPHO / INPHO

Thomas Byrne of St Pat's tackles Ayoze Perez. Bryan Keane / INPHO Bryan Keane / INPHO / INPHO

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