Newcastle United midfielder Michael Richardson has signed on-loan with Acrrington Stanley.

Richardson, 21, is yet to make a first-team appearance for the Magpies but has Football League experience from loan spells at Leyton Orient and Gillingham.

"First-team football is exactly what I need," Richardson told the club website.

"I want to come out and get as many appearances under my belt as I can to help further my career and help Accrington on as much as I can."