Newcastle United suffered back-to-back 1-0 defeats at St James’ Park after losing to Everton under the lights.
The Magpies faced Everton for the second time in four days after losing 3-1 in the last 16 of the Carabao Cup last Thursday.
Matthias Jaissle made just two changes that defeat at the Hill Dickinson Stadium as Anthony Elanga and Joelinton came in for Jacob Murphy and Jacob Ramsey.
Thierno Barry scored the third goal in the previous meeting and opened the scoring tonight after he pounced on Tyrique George’s shot that was spilled by goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek.
And to compound Newcastle’s misery, substitute Jacob Ramsey was sent off in stoppage for a second yellow card in stoppage time.
Jaissle’s side missed the opportunity to move up to seventh in the Premier League. They remain 13th, four points above the relegation zone with a trip to Fulham on Saturday next up.
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9. Harvey Barnes - 5
Cut inside of Jake O’Brien on several occasions and was found in some promising positions but lacked the final ball. | AFP via Getty Images
10. Joe Willock - 4
Genuinely forgot he was playing at times. An absolute nothing performance. | Getty Images
11. Will Osula - 4
Anonymous. Surprised to see him last the 90 minutes. | Getty Images
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12. Yoane Wissa (on for Willock. 64) - 5
Saw a late shot well saved by Jordan Pickford. The closest Newcastle came to equalising in the closing stages. | Getty Images