Fulham steal the points from the home side in the last eight minutes to the game in which they scored two. Newcastle probably deserved the win and had much more possession of the ball, but Fulham got a stroke of luck and, unlike their opponents, fini

The Newcastle players already look defeated. Emre tries to find Ameobi with a hopeful cross into the box, but Ian Pearce clears danger for Fulham.

McBride's flick on lands perfectly at the feet of CARLOS BOCANEGRA who has a tap-in from 6-yards out to put Fulham 2-1 up.

Luis Boa Morte, who has been very quiet today, has an effort from 20-yards with his right foot but N'Zogbia had tracked back with him and blocks the shot.

Routledge has done really well since coming on and is getting cross after cross into dangerous poitions for McBride. This time the cross is cleared by Craig Moore.

Peter Ramage slips and provides space for Routledge to run into. He gets to the byline and cuts back the cross picking out BRIAN MCBRIDE who, on the volley, passes the ball into the bottom corner to even the scoreline - 1-1.

Scott Parker, who has been immense this afternoon, looks tired and looks set to be replaced by Nicky Butt.

Carlos Bocanegra is brought on for Knight - a strange decision by Chris Coleman who does not look set to add more attacking options.

Parker plays the ball wide to N'Zogbia who dances around Rosenior and fires a shot from 12-yards which is saved by Niemi.

There seems to be two Scott Parker's on the pitch today as the midfielder is everywhere. He also brings the noise level up inside St. James's Park as the fans appreciate his never-say-die attitude.

Emre brings down Papa Bouba Diop and earns himself a yellow card and a glaring look from the big central midfielder.

Emre has brightened up slightly now and is seeing a lot more of the ball. He gets a cross into the box and again picks out Ameobi who gets his head to the ball, but Niemi catches the ball with ease.

N'Zogbia receives the ball and rather than running at Rosenior like usual, he crosses the ball early and totally evades Ameobi by sending the ball over the crossbar

Emre takes a corner and picks out Ameobi at the back post who heads the ball upwards. Fulham defend the high ball well and clear their lines.

Zat Knight has picked up a knock and play is stand still for a while as the big centre-back receives treatment.

N'Zogbia shows his pace and gets into a good position 20-yards from goal before unleashing a rocket of a shot which hits the side netting.

Emre gets to the byline and picks out SCOTT PARKER at the back post who heads the ball into the far corner making it 1-0 to Newcastle.

The home side get a free-kick 25-yards from goal. Emre clips the ball into the box and Martins jumps well but does not connect properly and heads the ball into the ground making the save easy for Niemi.

The Newcastle players are beginning to look frustrated and Emre is lucky not to be cautioned after catching Routledge with his upper arm.

Martins plays a one-two off his strike partner's heel and the ball sets up perfectly but he wastes his best chance so far by striking the ball over the bar.

Both sides take the field ready for the second half and neither manager has decided to make any changes to the line-up.

Newcastle have been the better side throughout the opening 45 minutes but need to work on their shooting skills. Most of the football played would be better forgotten however, including the horrendous injury to Jimmy Bullard.

Emre skips away from Brown and begins to sprint towards goal before the Fulham midfielder brings him down with a challenge that in Chris Foy's eyes is worthy of a yellow card.

Just three minutes of added time are indicated by the fourth official which is slightly harsh on the home side who are beginning to get their rhythm back.

Unsettled noises sound from around the stadium as Duff tries again to curl a shot into the top corner, but it is an easy take in the end for Niemi.

Newcastle are working the ball very well and are creating decent chances, but either the final ball or the shot has let them down so far.

Emre gets his head to a cross and nods it down to N'Zogbia who goes down way too easily, clearly looking for a penalty and the referee waves play on.

The game has become very flat now and Parker also appears to be struggling with an injury as he runs disjointedly around the pitch.

New signing Wayne Routledge replaces the injured Bullard and will take up the position on the right wing.

It looks set to be a lengthy injury time at the end of the first-half as the Fulham physios gently strap up Bullard's knee and call for a stretcher to take him off the pitch.

Parker and Bullard, who has been everywhere today, go into a 50-50 challenge. the Fulham midfielder falls heavily and looks to be seriously injured after a horrible clash.

Duff dribbles down the right wing and plays a through ball into the path of Martins who is offside. Had any of the two players looked up, they would have seen N'Zogbia in acres of space on the left side.

Duff is finding life difficult on the right wing and is having to twist and turn every time he picks up the ball to get it onto his stronger left foot.

Both sides look capable of scoring and conceding at the moment and goals look set to come, but only Newcastle have really troubled the opposition keeper so far.

N'Zogbia works well on the left flank and wriggles his way into the box before playing the ball inside to Duff who fires a shot across the face of goal which looked all the way to be going in, but for a clearance off the line by Ian Pearce.

The referee is consisting on blowing his whistle and is not letting the game flow.

Newcastle do not have their shooting boots on today, this time it is Emre who snaps at a shot from 18-yards and sends the ball into row Z.

Newcastle are enjoying a good spell of possession at the moment and are creating chances. Obafemi Martins tries his luck this time but the shot lacked conviction.

Charles N'Zogbia takes on Liam Rosenior and strikes a shot at goal from a very acute angle which is well wide of the target.

Duff picks up the ball and curls the ball towards goal from distance, but the shot was never troubling Niemi and it sails over the bar.

Jimmy Bullard has not seen much of the ball so far but gets a great cross into the box looking for Brian McBride who is inches away from connecting with the ball. Newcastle are struggling with the height of the American.

Good football by the home side and Duff picks out Ameobi who is one-on-one with Niemi. He knocks the ball past the keeper and chases after it but the ball rolls behind for a goal-kick.

Stephen Carr sees Damien Duff making a good run and tries to pick him out but he puts too much on the pass. It has been a very stop-start match so far.

The home side now have a chance from a free-kick. Belozoglu Emre forces a good save out of Antti Niemi and Shola Ameobi follows up the shot to pass it over the line, but is ruled offside.

Newcastle skipper Scott Parker gives away an early free-kick in a decent position for Fulham, but Franck Queudrue cannot make the most of the opportunity.

After taking the field to a thunderous reception, referee Chris Foy gets the game underway and Newcastle United kick-off.

Fulham's midfield is boosted by the return of Michael Brown after a knee problem but new signing Wayne Routledge only makes the bench.

Newcastle fontman Shola Ameobi is back in the starting line-up after making a full recovery from a hip injury but defender Steven Taylor misses out with an injured foot.