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It's currently 0-0, but Joe Willock came close for the Mapgies in the seventh minute. The midfielder - who scored against Liverpool on Sunday - nearly made it two in two games as he made space for a shot but fired wide.
Then Lewis Hall's half-volley was fielded by Matt Ingram, the visiting goalkeeper.
New signing Nico González was announced and unveiled to the capacity crowd just before kick-off and Matthias Jaissle's team have started strongly without finding a way through.
Bazoumana Touré was one of six introductions to the starting XI following the weekend's Premier League opener against Liverpool - and one of two debutants, with Ewen Jaouen handed a bow in goal.
Both 20, the pair impressed in pre-season and now get the opportunity to shine in the cup clash against the Baggies, who have started with three wins out of three this term.
The other changes saw former Baggies loanee Jacob Murphy, Nick Woltemade, Jacob Ramsey and Joe Willock - who scored after coming off the bench at the weekend - come into the side.
Newcastle United: Ewen Jaouen, Lewis Hall, Sven Botman, Malick Thiaw (c), Sean Steur, Bazoumana Touré, Jacob Murphy, Nick Woltemade, Joe Willock, Amar Dedić, Jacob Ramsey
Substitutes: Lucáš Horncíček, Fabian Schär, Aladji Bamba, Yoane Wissa, Harvey Barnes, Anthony Elanga, Leo Shahar, Sean Neave, Lewis Miley
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