A couple of critical decisions went against the Jets, who have played one game more than Victory.
Replays suggested the corner which led to Ryan s equaliser shouldn t have been given, with the last touch appearing to come off a Victory player.
Four minutes later, Valentino Yuel had a headed goal overturned after a VAR review revealed Stamatelopoulos was just offside.
Victory threatened early with the excellent Ben Folami prominent.
He had a fierce fifth-minute shot pushed away by Jets goalkeeper Lewis Italiano and was wide with another attempt a few seconds later.
Newcastle then created some chances with Yuel blazing over from close range and Ramy Najjarine shooting just wide, before Stamatelopoulos netted.