Newcastle United vs. Portsmouth

Shearer's men had their chances with Michael Owen and Obafemi Martins giving keeper David James enough to do, but the latter came out victoriously on all occasions.

Pompey almost got a winner themselves but a header from Richard Hughes bounced off the post.

As a result of this goalless draw, Newcastle do climb from 19th to 18th position but the gap with Hull, who are on the right side of the red line, is three points with four matches to go.