Newcastle moved a step closer to making their Premier League return by defeating relegation-threatened Wigan 2-1 at St James' Park.
Striker Dwight Gayle struck his 22nd goal of the season nine minutes before half-time but Wigan cancelled that out when Michael Jacobs levelled early in the second half.
But Matt Ritchie headed Newcastle back in front in the 57th minute and that was how it remained to move Rafael Benitez's side closer to promotion.
The win saw Newcastle end a three-match run without a win and preserve a point lead at the top of the Championship, and crucially, they are now 10 ahead of third-placed Huddersfield after they lost to 1-0 at home to Burton.
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