Newcastle ended a run of four straight defeats after coming back from 2-0 down to claim a gutsy point at West Brom.
Jonny Evans' late own goal earned the visitors a 2-2 draw after Ciaran Clark had begun a second-half revival.
Hal Robson-Kanu and Sam Field put Albion in command at The Hawthorns but their winless run now stretches to 13 games in all competitions.
Alan Pardew is expected to be appointed the Baggies' new boss after they sacked Tony Pulis and he is due to inherit a side two points above the Premier League relegation zone.
West Bromwich Albion 2-2 Newcastle United
