Callum Wilson scored his eighth goal of the season as a patched-up Newcastle earned a point against 10-man Fulham at St James' Park.
The Magpies, affected by coronavirus inside the camp during the past two weeks, were second best to the visitors, who came to St James' Park on the back of two credible draws.
Scott Parker's men looked good for their first win since the 30 November having taken a first-half lead.
However, that all changed 62nd minute when they suffered the double blow of Joachim Andersen's sending-off followed by Wilson's equaliser.
The Danish centre-back clearly pulled back the striker as he raced into the area, but it was unclear whether the foul took place outside the box.
Referee Graham Scott, after a lengthy check of the replays on the pitchside monitor, showed Andersen a straight red and pointed to the spot. Wilson emphatically fired home the equaliser.
It was tough on Fulham, who had looked the more composed with their methodical build-up play, while in spells the Magpies XI played like they met for the first time.
Fulham had been particularly effective with deliveries from the left, so it came as no surprise when Ademola Lookman's corner caused confusion in the home area in the lead-up to the opener.
Young centre-back Tosin Adarabioyo sent his header back into the six-yard area where Bobby Decordova-Reid produced a flick which went in off the face of Matt Ritchie.
Lookman had also gone close with a downward header while Decordova-Reid should have done better with a side-foot effort.
Despite playing more than 28 minutes with a man advantage, Newcastle looked little more threatening.
The point lifts Steve Bruce's men up to 12th on 18 points, while Fulham are in 17th with 10 points.
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