It is just as well there are no supporters inside St James' Park right now. They would not have enjoyed this, and would have let that be known, too.
Out-played for more than an hour against promoted Fulham but then handed a lifeline when Joachim Andersen was sent off and Callum Wilson levelled the scores from the penalty spot, Steve Bruce's side still did not have the wit to win it.
For Fulham and Scott Parker, this was two points dropped, especially given their dominance before being reduced in number.
They deservedly led at the break and were better in just about every department.