The Burton clash was the side's last friendly match on the road, before they return to St James' Park to take on fellow top tier side Norwich City in their final warm-up game for the new season a week on Saturday.
The Magpies have experienced a pre-season of mixed fortunes thus far, with a couple of rocky results in the friendlies, and they're snow the only Premier League side yet to sign a single player this summer.
Meanwhile, Newcastle boss Steve Bruce was quizzed on whether he'd be looking to invest in a new striker this summer, following Andy Carroll's departure, and contended: “We’ve got Allan (Saint-Maximin), Joe(linton), (Miguel) Almiron. We’ve got Dwight (Gayle). We’ve got five.
“How many do you have in a squad of 22 outfield players?
“I’ve probably got to look at picking four goalkeepers in the squad, which is a little bit unheard of, but with the problems I’ve got there, that’s in the back of my mind at the minute.
“The midfield area is a must, in my opinion. We’ll look to try and strengthen there first. When everybody’s right, then I think we’ve got adequate cover up there.”
“I've said many times now, (target and former Magpies loan star Joe Willock is) Arsenal's player, Joe to decide. But there has to be a cut-off point where we can't wait forever.
“We’ve one or two other options, of course, which would be wrong if I didn't. Obviously, Joe’s our first choice. We’re encouraged to keep bashing away, but there comes a cut-off point, yeah.”
We’ve gathered the best of today’s Premier League transfer speculation below…
5. Arsenal want big-money Maddison
Arsenal are said to be keeping an eye on Leicester City ace James Maddison, as they look to lure in a new attacking midfielder before the transfer window closes. However, the Foxes are unlikely to accept less than £70m for their key player. (Sky Sports) Photo: Pool
6. Reds miss out on Malen
Liverpool have failed to land exciting winger Donyell Malen, who has instead opted to become Jadon Sancho's replacement at Borussia Dortmund. The £26m man netted 27 goals and made ten assists for PSV last season. (Club website) Photo: Dean Mouhtaropoulos
7. Leeds close in on Klaesson
Reports from Norway have suggested that Leeds United's rumoured move for Valerenga goalkeeper Kristoffer Klaesson is already a done deal, with one outlet describing the potential move as a "magical agreement for all parties" (Sport Witness) Photo: Gareth Copley
8. Reds join race for Traore
Liverpool have been tipped to rival the likes of Leeds United and Spurs for Wolves wing-back Adama Traore. The £30m-rated powerhouse was part of Spain's Euro 2020 squad, and began his career on the books at Barcelona. (Daily Star) Photo: Laurence Griffiths