Ryan Fraser scored on his debut to help Newcastle beat Championship side Blackburn Rovers in the Carabao Cup.
Fraser latched on to a clever Miguel Almiron through ball and slotted home midway through the first half.
Blackburn dominated possession throughout but lacked the cutting edge to prise open a stubborn Newcastle defence.
Steve Bruce's side hung on to earn a trip to Morecambe in the third round next week.
The hosts made 10 changes from the side that confidently beat West Ham in the Premier League on Saturday and it showed in a disjointed performance.