Matt Ritchie got the goal he thought he had scored in the first half to help Newcastle return to the top of the Championship with a 1-0 victory over Burton.
On a bizarre night at St James' Park, Ritchie struck the winner in the 68th minute to secure the win that keeps Newcastle 10 points clear of third-placed Huddersfield and one ahead of title rivals Brighton.
The Scotland international, along with the rest of Tyneside, must have feared it was not going to be their night after seeing referee Keith Stroud controversially rule out his first half spot-kick.