Premier League 2

Newcastle beat Fulham to go second

10 Apr 2017

Tom Heardman celebrates scoring for Newcastle

Tom Heardman double helps Magpies move above the Cottagers in the race for promotion from Division 2

Newcastle United replaced Fulham in Division 2's second spot as they beat the Cottagers 3-1 at Whitley Park.

Josh Smile gave Fulham the lead in the 11th minute, before a Tom Heardman double either side of Victor Fernandez's strike gave Newcastle a 3-1 lead at half-time.

.@FulhamFC Meanwhile, two-goal Tom Heardman says #NUFC Under-23s are targeting promotion after today's impressive victory

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— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) April 10, 2017

There were no more goals in the second half, meaning Newcastle are one point and a place above Fulham with one match to go, away at Middlesbrough on Friday 21 April.

Fulham, who have two matches remaining, visit Blackburn Rovers next on Tuesday 18 April. Teams ranked from second to fifth compete in the end-of-season play-offs for promotion to Division 1.

See: Quickfire strikes key to win, says Beardsley