Here's how Newcastle's players rated in the 1-0 win over Wimbledon:

6 Dubravka: Didn’t have anything to do until the painful collision that forced him off at half-time.

7 Livramento: Wasn’t troubled defensively. Coasted through.

6 Krafth: Largely untested but no dramas and comfortable throughout.

8 Schar: Set up two chances with brilliant through-balls before scoring the winning goal.

6 Kelly: Like Livramento, an easy night defensively. Assured on the ball.

6 Longstaff: Saw plenty of the ball but had wall of blue shirts in front. Early shot saved.

6 Willock: Will benefit from getting 90 minutes under his belt but not one of his best displays.

6 Joelinton: Industrious but couldn’t pick killer pass from midfield.

7 Almiron: Early good ruled out before winning the penalty. Lively.

6 Barnes: Went close in first half when he cut in from left and curled just wide of far post. Replaced at half-time.

6 Osula: Suffocated by blue shirts but worked hard and supporters showed their appreciation.

Substitutes:          

6 Vlachodimos (for Dubravka, 46): Didn’t have a save to make.

7 Bruno (for Barnes, 46): Added some intensity from the bench.

6 Gordon (for Joelinton, 62): Fresh legs against tired defence.

6 Hall (for Krafth, 62): Composed showing from the bench.

Burn (for Schar, 90): N/A

Subs not used: Ruddy, Tonali, J.Murphy, A.Murphy

AFC WIMBLEDON: Goodman 7, Biler 7 (Neufville, 62), Harbottle 7, Lewis 8, Ogundere 7, Tilly 7 (Furlong, 89), Maycock 6 (Kelly, 90), Ball 6, Hippolyte 6 (Smith, 90), Pigott 5 (Stevens, 62), Bugiel 5

Subs not used: Ward, O’Toole, Williams, Sasu

Man of the Match: Schar. Stand-out performer and only contender for Man of the Match