Kevin Nolan’s glorious header from Danny Guthrie’s fine cross made it 1-1 and Shola Ameobi put the visitors ahead after a classy turn and quality finish.

Ameobi’s strike was every bit as contentious as the home side’s second goal, as the big frontman appeared to be two yards offside when he received the ball.

Ameobi then gave Chris Hughton’s side a half-time lead with a superbly taken but barely deserved strike.

The home side rallied after the break and O’Connor’s close-range finish drew them level.

From http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_1/8425107.stm

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Newcastle United travel to Barnsley looking to make it eight wins in a row, the last time the teams met at the Oakfield ground was back in October 2001. If Newcastle were to win this game it would be four away win in a row, the last time Newcastle managed that was in 1996 and Keegan was the manager.

West Brom are not playing until Monday night so this is a great chance for Newcastle to extend the lead at the top of the championship to ten points.

Newcastle have sold their full allocation of tickets, so there will be 6850 Newcastle fans at the match. Chris Hughton only has one absentee, midfielder Joey Barton and he will be back at the end of January.

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