Shania Hayles, who joined the club from Bristol City Women in July, marked her competitive debut with a goal inside 20 minutes at Hayes Lane before the hosts drew level before the half-time break through Kosovare Asllani.

The likes of Demi Stokes, Claudia Moan and Amy Andrews also featured for Becky Langley's side, who gained promotion to the women's second tier last season after winning the FA Women's National League Premier Division North title, as they secured a hard-fought point in their maiden match in the division.

Michelle Mercer was there to bring newcastleunited.com this gallery.