Having led the way in the Sky Bet Championship for large parts of the season, tonight could finally be the night that Newcastle United confirm their promotion back to the Premier League.

Indifferent form in recent weeks looked to have seriously dented Rafa Benitez’s side’s chances of automatic promotion, but both Reading and Huddersfield Town have failed to capitalise on results, and victory over Preston North End this evening will confirm a top-two finish for the Magpies.

After failing to pick up a victory in their last three Championship fixtures, Newcastle have watched on as Brighton and Hove Albion secured promotion to the top-flight over Easter, and move within three-points of the title.

Despite the Championship title almost certain to be heading to the Amex Stadium, promotion will still be sweet for Newcastle, whose supporters have suffered in recent years.

With promotion just around the corner, here is how Newcastle’s supporters are reacting on Twitter ahead of tonight’s clash with Preston…