Summary

  • Two teams separated by one point - Newcastle 13th, Huddersfield 16th

  • Slimani on the Newcastle bench for the first time since joining in January

  • Kachunga makes first Huddersfield start since December

  1. Postpublished at 16:53 British Summer Time 31 March 2018

    Head over to our main Premier League page for all the reaction.

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  2. FULL-TIMEpublished at 16:53 British Summer Time 31 March 2018

    Newcastle 1-0 Huddersfield

    And that's it!

    Newcastle now SEVEN points clear of danger. Huddersfield still very much in trouble as they sit just three points above the drop.

    Newcastle goalImage source, Reuters
  3. CLOSE!published at 90+4 mins

    Newcastle 1-0 Huddersfield

    What a chance!

    Alex Pritchard's floated cross finds Scott Malone unmarked at the far post but the bounce is awkward and Martin Dubravka holds the ball.

    Was that it for Huddersfield?

  4. Postpublished at 90 mins

    Newcastle 1-0 Huddersfield

    Hope for Huddersfield comes from the fourth official's board. There will be FIVE minutes added on.

  5. Postpublished at 88 mins

    Newcastle 1-0 Huddersfield

    One last throw of the dice for Huddersfield as Scott Malone replaces Rajiv van la Parra.

    However, it's a buoyed Newcastle doing all the attacking at the moment.

  6. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 84 mins

    Newcastle 1-0 Huddersfield

    Huddersfield have no choice but to go for it now. Full back Tommy Smith goes off and top scorer Steve Mounie is on for the final few minutes.

  7. goal

    GOAL - Newcastle 1-0 Huddersfieldpublished at 81 mins

    Ayoze Perez

    Finally., Newcastle break through!

    A cross comes through to Kenedy and the on-loan Chelsea man keeps his cool to square to Ayoze Perez, who slots in from close range.

    Huge relief around St James' Park after Newcastle were looking like being frustrated.

    GoalImage source, Reuters
  8. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 78 mins

    Newcastle 0-0 Huddersfield

    Rafael Benitez makes a final change for Newcastle - a straight swap in midfield as Isaac Hayden replaces Mohamed Diame.

  9. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 75 mins

    Newcastle 0-0 Huddersfield

    Dwight Gayle has missed a hatful of chances and his time in this game is up. On in his place is the lesser spotted Islam Slimani, who makes his first appearance for Newcastle since joining the club in January.

    He's been out with a thigh injury he picked up while with Leicester.

  10. Postpublished at 72 mins

    Newcastle 0-0 Huddersfield

    Heading into the closing stages and both sides are looking a bit nervous now. Huddersfield are pressing a bit more than they have all game and that's causing Newcastle to drop inside themselves a little.

  11. Postpublished at 69 mins

    Newcastle 0-0 Huddersfield

    Christian Atsu runs along the edge of the area, trying to find a bit of space, but when it comes he launches a shot over.

    A few groans of frustration from the home fans.

  12. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 67 mins

    Newcastle 0-0 Huddersfield

    At the other end, Ayoze Perez goes for an acrobatic flying kick as he tries to meet Dwight Gayle's cross but can't get it on target.

    Rafael Benitez makes his first change of the game as Matt Ritchie is replaced by Christian Atsu.

  13. CLOSE!published at 65 mins

    Newcastle 0-0 Huddersfield

    Chance for Huddersfield as Collin Quaner wins a corner. Aaron Mooy finds Mathias Jorgensen and it's a free header for the big defender which he gets on target but Quaner is in the way.

  14. Postpublished at 62 mins

    Newcastle 0-0 Huddersfield

    Important challenge by Christopher Schindler as he hooks the ball on to Dwight Gayle and out for a goal kick as the Newcastle striker attempted to break into the area.

  15. YELLOW CARDpublished at 60 mins

    Newcastle 0-0 Huddersfield

    Needless yellow card for Christopher Schindler as he kicks the ball away after conceding a throw.

    It's all gone a bit scrappy now.

    Chris SchindlerImage source, Reuters
  16. Postpublished at 59 mins

    Newcastle 0-0 Huddersfield

    A shot for Huddersfield! It's not on target as Laurent Depoitre turns on the edge of the area and sweeps wide. Still, a bit more positive by the visitors.

    Laurence DepoitreImage source, Reuters
  17. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 55 mins

    Newcastle 0-0 Huddersfield

    Huddersfield are really struggling to keep hold of the ball as they win it back and give it away with the next pass.

    The visitors are going to have to make a change because Elias Kachunga cannot continue after that Kenedy challenge. Collin Quaner replaces him.

    subImage source, reut
  18. Postpublished at 53 mins

    Newcastle 0-0 Huddersfield

    There's no change in the pattern of play at the start of the second half with Newcastle showing more attacking intent.

  19. Postpublished at 51 mins

    Newcastle 0-0 Huddersfield

    Elias Kachunga is back on his feet but limping. He's urged to jog it off, which he does. Nails.

    Kachunga injuryImage source, Reuters
  20. Postpublished at 50 mins

    Newcastle 0-0 Huddersfield

    But Elias Kachunga is in trouble again as this time Kenedy stands on the forward's ankle. It looked accidental by Kenedy but that's a real concern for Kachunga, who has only just returned from injury.

    ankle injuryImage source, Reuters