Salomon Rondon (second right) headed in for Newcastle for his fifth goal of the season
Substitute Abdoulaye Doucoure salvaged a point for Watford but he should have earned his side all three against Newcastle at Vicarage Road.
The French midfielder headed the Hornets level with eight minutes remaining but then missed an easier opportunity with another header seconds from the end.
The Hornets had dominated possession during the match but found it difficult to break down a stubborn and resolute Magpies defence who took the lead in the 29th minute through Salomon Rondon's header from Matt Ritchie's cross.
The Venezuelan also had two goals disallowed for offside, although the first decision was marginal.
Forward Isaac Success was impressive in attack for the home side, and went close when his goal-bound shot was brilliantly blocked by Federico Fernandez.
Watford rotation just about pays off
Watford manager Javi Gracia's decision to make six changes to his starting line-up seemed a poor decision during a match in which his side showed good intent but not much more.
Newcastle packed the area in front of the defence and left Rondon up on his own, making it doubly difficult for the home side to find a route into the area.
When they did pierce the 18-yard box they were met by unflinching resistance, with Gerard Deulofeu denied by the foot of keeper Martin Dubravka before Success saw his shot deflected wide by Fernandez.
Watford looked less and less likely to find an equaliser as the match approached the final throws, but then up popped Doucoure.
The 25-year-old has scored some brilliant goals for the Hornets, but this was a simple in its execution from Deulofeu's cross.
However, despite earning Watford a point, the midfielder will be puzzled as to how he failed to grab the match-winner, instead heading wide from about four yards out.
The point moves Watford up to ninth spot with 28 points from 20 games.
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Line-ups
Match Stats
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Line-ups
Watford
26Foster
2Janmaat
6Mariappa
15Cathcart
11MasinaBooked at 44minsSubstituted forHolebasat 78'minutes
20QuinaSubstituted forDoucouréat 54'minutes
29Capoue
19HughesSubstituted forDeeneyat 54'minutes
37Pereyra
7Deulofeu
10Success
1Gomes
3Britos
8Cleverley
9Deeney
12Sema
16Doucouré
25Holebas
Newcastle
12Dubravka
22YedlinBooked at 66mins
18FernandezSubstituted forSchärat 45'minutesBooked at 90mins
6Lascelles
3Dummett
11Ritchie
17Pérez
14HaydenSubstituted forShelveyat 79'minutes
10Diamé
30Atsu
9Rondón
5Schär
7Murphy
8Shelvey
13Muto
19Manquillo
21Joselu
41Woodman
Referee:
Roger East
Attendance:
20,336
Match Stats
Home TeamWatfordAway TeamNewcastle
Possession
Home63%
Away37%
Shots
Home12
Away8
Shots on Target
Home5
Away2
Corners
Home3
Away6
Fouls
Home17
Away16
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Match ends, Watford 1, Newcastle United 1.Full TimePosted at 90'+4'
Second Half ends, Watford 1, Newcastle United 1.
Posted at 90'+4'
Attempt missed. Jamaal Lascelles (Newcastle United) header from the right side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Jonjo Shelvey following a set piece situation.Posted at 90'+4'
Foul by Craig Cathcart (Watford).Posted at 90'+4'
Christian Atsu (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.Posted at 90'+3'
Attempt saved. Isaac Success (Watford) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Troy Deeney with a headed pass.Posted at 90'+2'
Offside, Watford. Gerard Deulofeu tries a through ball, but Abdoulaye Doucouré is caught offside.BookingPosted at 90'+1'
Fabian Schär (Newcastle United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.Posted at 90'
Isaac Success (Watford) wins a free kick on the left wing.Posted at 90'
Foul by Fabian Schär (Newcastle United).Posted at 88'
Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by José Holebas.Posted at 88'
Foul by Isaac Success (Watford).Posted at 88'
DeAndre Yedlin (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.Posted at 86'
Attempt missed. DeAndre Yedlin (Newcastle United) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Salomón Rondón.Posted at 86'
Foul by Adrian Mariappa (Watford).Posted at 86'
Salomón Rondón (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.Posted at 84'
Foul by José Holebas (Watford).Posted at 84'
Ayoze Pérez (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.Posted at 84'
Attempt missed. Isaac Success (Watford) left footed shot from the centre of the box is too high following a set piece situation.Posted at 83'
Etienne Capoue (Watford) wins a free kick on the left wing.Posted at 83'
Foul by Ayoze Pérez (Newcastle United).
Goal!Posted at 82'
Goal! Watford 1, Newcastle United 1. Abdoulaye Doucouré (Watford) header from the centre of the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Gerard Deulofeu with a cross.Posted at 81'
Foul by Isaac Success (Watford).Posted at 81'
Paul Dummett (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.SubstitutionPosted at 79'
Substitution, Newcastle United. Jonjo Shelvey replaces Isaac Hayden.SubstitutionPosted at 78'
Substitution, Watford. José Holebas replaces Adam Masina.Posted at 78'
Offside, Newcastle United. Isaac Hayden tries a through ball, but Fabian Schär is caught offside.Posted at 78'
Attempt blocked. Isaac Hayden (Newcastle United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Matt Ritchie.Posted at 77'
Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Craig Cathcart.Posted at 76'
Attempt saved. Troy Deeney (Watford) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Daryl Janmaat.Posted at 74'
Attempt blocked. Mohamed Diamé (Newcastle United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by DeAndre Yedlin.Posted at 73'
Attempt blocked. Gerard Deulofeu (Watford) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.Posted at 72'
Isaac Success (Watford) wins a free kick in the attacking half.Posted at 72'
Foul by Fabian Schär (Newcastle United).Posted at 71'
Attempt saved. Matt Ritchie (Newcastle United) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Isaac Hayden.Posted at 70'
Foul by Daryl Janmaat (Watford).Posted at 70'
Matt Ritchie (Newcastle United) wins a free kick on the left wing.Posted at 68'
Hand ball by Salomón Rondón (Newcastle United).BookingPosted at 66'
DeAndre Yedlin (Newcastle United) is shown the yellow card.Posted at 66'
Isaac Success (Watford) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
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Source: bbc.com
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