The Clarets head to Tyneside for another mid-week date looking to continue their remarkable revival.
For the second season running it will be a night under the lights at St James’ Park for Sean Dyche’s men, who drew 1-1 at Gallowgate 13 months ago.
The two sides are yet to meet on a Saturday in the Premier League, having played on a Monday (twice), Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (New Year’s Day 2015) since their last Saturday fixture in the old Second Division in March, 1983.
Regardless of the day, though, Burnley couldn’t be travelling to the North-East in better spirits thanks to the eight-match unbeaten run in the Premier League which has transformed their season.