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.
5. Florian Lejeune - 6
Recalled to the starting XI and competed well for much of the game. | Getty Images Photo: Richard Heathcote
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6. Matt Ritchie - 5
Booed by home fans for his previous association with their rivals Swindon, conceded free-kick for Oxford’s first goal. | Getty Images Photo: Ian MacNicol
7. Nabil Bentaleb - 6
Neat and tidy on the ball for most of the game, looked sharper, fitter. | Getty Images Photo: Richard Heathcote
8. Matty Longstaff - 6
Got around the pitch and snapped into a series of tackles, didn’t stop running for 120 minutes. | Getty Images Photo: Catherine Ivill