The Toon teenagers fell behind inside eight minutes following Frankie Coulson's opener at the Magpies' Little Benton Academy before the hosts were reduced to ten men after the hour mark following Harry Powell's straight red card.

Despite their disadvantage, Newcastle's youngsters drew level in the closing stages courtesy of Logan Watts' leveller.

However, Newcastle were delivered a gutting blow in injury time as Charlie Lennon's restored their one-goal cushion in the 92nd minute before Couslon extended Boro's lead in the final minutes of the Tyne-Tees derby.

Graeme Carrick's side face an away trip to Nottingham Forest on Saturday, 9th March in their upcoming Under-18 Premier League North clash (kick-off 1pm GMT).

Newcastle United Under-18s: Aidan Harris, Rory Powell (c), Carter Milmore, Luke Craggs, Logan Watts, Darren Palmer (Alex O'Donovan 84), Harry Powell, Matheos Ferreira (Guy Bloomer 87), Joe Brayson, Johnny Emerson (Jude Cogdon 87), Sean Neave.

Subs not used: Adam Harrison, Kacey Wooster.