Mark Schwarzer makes another fine save at full strength from Nicky Butt's effort.

The Newcastle fans are streaming towrds the exits as three minutes of added time are announced.

Andrew Johnson runs towards goal and has a shot which trickles wide.

Obafemi Martins has a shot which goes well wide as the rain starts to come down.

Fulham are content to swap passes and the Newcastle fans seem resigned to the defeat.

Obafemi Martins sends in a cross but Mark Schwarzer is up to make the catch one-handed.

A groan comes from the crowd as Newcastle can't keep hold of the ball.

Andy Carroll is straight into the action with a strong challenge on Brede Hangeland.

Obafemi Martins has a shot which is saved at point-blank range by Mark Schwarzer and the follow-up is blocked.

Danny Murphy tries to place the ball from outside the area but sends it over the bar.

The corner falls to Zoltan Gera who has a shot which bounces into the ground and wide.

Erik Nevland has a ferocious shot which is tipped over by Steve Harper for a corner.

Ryan Taylor sends over a cross but it's too close to Mark Schwarzer and he makes the catch.

Clint Dempsey goes down under the challenge of Ryan Taylor just outside the area but Howard Webb waves him to his feet.

Ryan Taylor takes the free-kick and it clears the wall but also the bar.

Newcastle have a free-kick 30 yards out after Obafemi Martins was fouled.

Newcastle were dominating but have now had to reorganise and have lost the initiative.

Erik Nevland appeals for a penalty after appearing to be pulled down by Damien Duff but Howard Webb is not impressed.

Paul Konchesky runs up to take the free-kick but sends it straight into the wall.

Jonas Gutierrez can't find Damien Duff and the crowd groan as another chance goes by.

Sheer Newcastle pressure forces Fulham into conceding an unnecessary corner.

It's all Newcastle and Fulham can't get hold of the ball.

Danny Guthrie shoots over the bar and Fulham have a goal-kick.

Fulham defend the corner well but Newcastle come forward again.

Obafemi Martins wins another corner after his ambitious effort from 35 yards out is deflected.

Mark Viduka puts the ball into the back of the net from the corner but Howard Webb disallows the goal for a block by Kevin Nolan.

The ball is cleared off the line by Dickson Etuhu for a corner.

The free-kick is cleared but Newcastle have another set-piece about six yards in from the left touchline.

Habib Beye's cross is met by Obafemi Martins whose instinctive shot flies wide.

There is one minute of added time.

Fulham clear the corner and counterattack but Damien Duff is back to defend.

The corner falls to Jonas Gutierrez whose shot is deflected behind for another corner.

Jonas Gutierrez has an effort which is deflected for a corner.

The crowd have been silenced and Alan Shearer has some work to do at half-time.

Erik Nevland puts the ball wide after good build-up from Fulham.

The crowd have gone quiet and there's a tense atmosphere inside St James's.

Erik Nevland goes down in the area but it's a fair challenge, and Steve Harper has sustained a facial injury from Clint Dempsey's challenge.

Danny Guthrie's free-kick is headed away by Dickson Etuhu but there is no-one there to meet another cross from Damien Duff and Fulham clear.

Clint Dempsey gives away a free-kick for a challenge on Habib Beye.

Danny Guthrie's free-kick is easily claimed by Mark Schwarzer.

Danny Guthrie sends in a cross which is cleared by Aaron Hughes.

The pace of the game has slowed down again as Fulham take their time over a free-kick.

Mark Viduka's header goes just wide from Danny Guthrie's cross.

Jonas Gutierrez crosses from the byline but Mark Schwarzer is there again to make the save.

The ball bounces off Mark Viduk'a chest and to Mark Schwarzer as Newcastle come close again.

Danny Guthrie's corner almost reaches Steven Taylor but Fulham manage to make the clearance.

The corner is cleared but Newcastle are sitting deep and the crowd are getting frustrated.

Sebastien Bassong makes a fine challenge on Diomansy Kamara in the area to concede a corner.

John Paintsil pushes the ball past Jonas Gutierrez but it runs through to Steve Harper in the Newcastle goal.

Danny Murphy loses out to Mark Viduka but redeems himself by coming across to block the intended pass from the Australian.

Clint Dempsey has a shot which is blocked and Zoltan Gera then has an effort which is saved by Steve Harper.

Fulham are looking very well organised and will be dangerous on the break.

Obafemi Martins hits the right post after a one-two with Kevin Nolan and the noise levels increase again.

Danny Guthrie has a shot which sails comfortably into the arms of Mark Schwarzer.

Fulham seem to have weathered the opening storm from Newcastle and are putting a few passes together.

Fulham counterattack and Diomansy Kamara has a shot which flies wide.

Jonas Gutierrez crosses into the area which is well caught by Mark Schwarzer.

Clint Dempsey has a shot from outside the area which flashes wide.

The players will struggle to make themselves heard over the noise of the fans today.

Newcastle have started well and Jonas Gutierrez wins a free-kick off John Paintsil to keep up the pressure on the visitors.

The ground is full and there is a great atmosphere.