If Newcastle are to survive this season then it is going to be a painful process, and most certainly a desperate watch.
This was a third draw on the spin but it is wins Steve Bruce’s side need given the form of rivals Fulham. The Magpies now have two victories from 17 in the Premier League.
A point does edge them two clear of danger, but home matches against off-colour opponents need to be taken advantage of - and Newcastle just do not seem capable right now.
They needed a Jamaal Lascelles 94th-minute equaliser after Ollie Watkins put Villa in front four minutes from time.