Magpies head coach Matthias Jaissle made one change to his side for the trip to Merseyside, with Jacob Ramsey coming in for Joelinton in midfield.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall saw his effort deflected wide in the first attack of the game for the hosts, while Lewis Hall sliced a shot high and wide from distance at the other end.
**Newcastle United:** Lukáš Horníček, Lewis Hall, Fabian Schär, Nico González, Will Osula, Harvey Barnes, Jacob Murphy, Joe Willock, Dan Burn (c), Amar Dedić, Jacob Ramsey
**Substitutes:** Nick Pope, Sven Botman, Joelinton, Aladji Bamba, Yoane Wissa, Malick Thiaw, Sean Steur, Bazoumana Touré, Anthony Elanga