A comfortable looking three-goal win was on the cards until a late wobble saw West Brom pull it back to 3-2 on the night.
As a team, the performance was top notch (mostly) – but what about individuals? Our NUFC writer Miles Starforth dishes out his marks and thoughts on a memorable night for the Magpies.
1. Karl Darlow - 6
Pulled off a first-half save to deny Mackie, but couldn’t stop two late goals. | Getty Images Photo: Jan Kruger
2. DeAndre Yedlin - 5
Less than convincing before the break, and never settled into the game. | Getty Images Photo: Catherine Ivill
3. Fabian Schar - 5
Didn’t have a good game on his return after what Bruce called a “frustrating” spell out of the team. | Getty Images Photo: Ian MacNicol
4. Jamaal Lascelles - 6
Cleared a first-half shot from Sam Long off the line. | Getty Images Photo: Ian MacNicol