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Brighton & Hove Albion FC 2 - 1 Newcastle United FC
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
17:11The full-time whistle blows at the Amex Stadium as Brighton defeat Newcastle United 2-1. After a bright start from the Magpies, it was the hosts who took the lead after Rutter's through ball allowed Welbeck to chip Pope for Brighton's opener. The Seagulls started the second half strongly and were unfortunate not to extend their lead after Ayari saw his close-range effort fly whiskers past the right-hand post. The Magpies began to apply pressure on the Brighton goal and were eventually rewarded through Woltemade's exquisite backheel into the bottom-left corner of the net. Eddie Howe's side searched for a second, but it was Brighton who managed to score the winner after Welbeck thumped in an 18-yard effort into the bottom-left corner of the goal. The result means Brighton move up to ninth in the Premier League table with 12 points, with Newcastle dropping to 12th. The hosts created plenty of chances in front of goal which was reflected through an xG of 1.03. Meanwhile, the visitors generated a slightly higher xG of 1.39. Brighton will now turn their attention to Manchester United in the Premier League next week, while Eddie Howe's side host Benfica in matchday three of the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday. Thanks for reading and take care!
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
17:01FULL-TIME: BRIGHTON 2-1 NEWCASTLE UNITED
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
17:00YELLOW! Burn receives the first yellow card of the game for dissent.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
16:58SAVE! Barnes finds space on the left flank before delivering a cross to the Brighton six-yard area. Woltemade connects with the ball, but Van Hecke does enough to force the header wide of the left-hand post.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
16:56WIDE! Newcastle think they have levelled it again, but Thiaw sees his six-yard header fly whiskers past the left-hand post!
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
16:54We will have six minutes of additional time at the end of the second half.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
16:54The second Brighton change sees Welbeck come off for Kostoulas. The former Arsenal forward receives a standing ovation from the home supporters.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
16:54Fabian Hurzeler makes a double substitution. The first change sees Minteh replaced by Coppola.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
16:52BLOCK! Woltemade thinks he has his second of the game, but Van Hecke makes a crucial block from six-yards out. It was good work from Murphy on the right flank, who headed the ball down to the Germany international.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
16:50Eddie Howe makes a substitution as Guimaraes comes off for Osula.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
16:50Newcastle have conceded four goals in the last 15 minutes of the second half, only Nottingham Forest (seven) have conceded more in the Premier League this season.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
16:50Welbeck has scored his fourth goal of the Premier League this season, more than any other Brighton player.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
16:48GOALLLLLL! BRIGHTON LEAD!!! Ayari plays a lovely through ball into the path of Wieffer, who sees his effort blocked by Burn. The ball falls to Welbeck, who thumps in an effort from 18-yards into the bottom-left corner of the net! Brighton 2-1 Newcastle United!
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
16:46It has been 30 minutes since Brighton last attempted a shot in this game. That is testament to Newcastle's defending in the second half.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
16:45The hosts have been stunned by that Newcastle equaliser. It was a well taken goal by Woltemade, who had Verbruggen rooted to the spot!
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
16:43Woltemade has scored his fourth goal of the Premier League this season, more than any other Newcastle United player.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
16:43Miley gets the assist for Woltemade's goal. It is his first assist of the Premier League season.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
16:42GOALLLLL! WHAT A GOAL!!! Miley plays a low cross into the path of Woltemade, who expertly backheels a finish from 12-yards into the bottom-left corner of the net! Brighton 1-1 Newcastle United!
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
16:39SAVE! Trippier delivers a short throw-in to Guimaraes, who stays on his feet before firing across goal, but Verbruggen makes a stunning stop! The rebound bounces off the arm of Wieffer, but the referee waves away the penalty appeals. VAR agreed with the referee's decision!
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
16:36The second Brighton change sees Baleba come off for Milner.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
16:36Fabian Hurzeler responds with a double substitution of his own. Rutter is replaced by Tzimas.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
16:35The second Newcastle change sees Barnes come on for Gordon.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
16:34Eddie Howe makes a double change. The first substitution sees Ramsey come on for Tonali.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
16:33The hosts have generated 11 shots in this game, compared to Newcastle's seven.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
16:30Brighton have attempted 15 crosses in this match, higher than their season average of 14.1 in the Premier League.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
16:29OVER! Tonali plays a beautiful pass over the Brighton defence. Murphy connects with the ball, but is unable to keep his balance and fires his left-foot effort over Verbruggen's crossbar!
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
16:27Brighton look to counter-attack through De Cuyper on the left flank. The substitute delivers a low teasing ball to the Newcastle six-yard area, but Rutter is unable to connect!
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
16:26The referee blows for a Brighton free-kick as Burn pulls Minteh down.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
16:26BLOCK! Van Hecke makes a super challenge to deny Guimaraes from 18-yards. The Brazil international unleashed a thunderbolt which was heading towards the Brighton goal.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
16:23Eddie Howe's side have generated five shots in the game, but have failed to register a shot on target. Worrying signs for the Magpies...
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
16:19Newcastle are showing more intent as Murphy receives a pass on the right flank. The substitute fizzes in a cross into the Brighton 12-yard area, but it flies just behind Woltemade! Better from the Magpies!
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
16:18WIDE! It is Newcastle's turn to attack as Gordon dodges a couple of Brighton players before firing narrowly wide of the left-hand post! Both teams have been exceptional in the second half!
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
16:17SAVE! Pope makes a good stop from De Cuyper as the first half substitute unleashes a stinging effort towards the Newcastle goal. The Magpies are under real pressure in this second half.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
16:14CLOSE! Minteh does well to beat Burn to the ball on the right flank. The Gambia international proceeds to deliver a cross into the 12-yard area. The ball falls to Welbeck who lays it off for Ayari, but the Sweden international curls his effort just past the right-hand post!
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
16:12The visitors' start the second half with urgency. Burn fires a cross from the left flank into the Brighton six-yard area, but Thiaw is unable to connect with the ball.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
16:11Meanwhile, Newcastle have failed to win any of their last six matches when conceding first in the Premier League, since a victory over Nottingham Forest on 23rd February 2025.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
16:09Brighton have avoided defeat in their last 16 matches when scoring first in the Premier League, since a 1-2 loss to Liverpool on 2nd November 2024.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
16:08We are back underway for the second half at the Amex Stadium.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
16:08The second Newcastle change sees Elanga replaced by Murphy.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
16:08Eddie Howe makes a double substitution for the second half. The first change sees Joelinton replaced by Miley.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
16:01The hosts generated nine shots in the first half, which was highlighted through an xG of 0.85. Meanwhile, Eddie Howe's side have struggled to create chances in the final third and this is reflected through an xG of 0.43.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
15:59The half-time whistle blows at the Amex Stadium as Brighton lead Newcastle United 1-0. The visitors started the game strongly and were unfortunate not to take the lead after Guimaraes saw his 12-yard effort fly whiskers past the right-hand post. The hosts responded positively in the 20th minute as Joelinton's poor pass allowed Rutter to unleash a stinging effort towards goal, but Pope was able to parry the shot past the right-hand post. The Seagulls' eventually took the lead in the 41st minute as Rutter's exquisite through ball allowed Welbeck to chip Pope into an empty net. The Magpies came close to equalising in stoppage time, but Woltemade saw his six-yard header fly over Verbruggen's crossbar. The Opta predictor currently has the hosts as favourites to win the game with a 65% chance.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
15:54HALF-TIME: BRIGHTON 1-0 NEWCASTLE UNITED
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
15:53OVER! Newcastle win a free-kick after Guimaraes is brought down by Ayari. Tonali steps up to take the set piece, which is headed over by Woltemade from six-yards! The Germany international should have done better!
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
15:49Newcastle are struggling here. Brighton win consecutive corners which the Magpies' defence are able to head away. Eddie Howe will be eager for the half-time whistle to blow.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
15:49We will have five minutes of additional time at the end of the first half.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
15:46OVER! Brighton are looking for a second! Welbeck wins possession from Tonali, which allows Ayari to dart forward. The Sweden international has plenty of space before opting to fire a shot from 25-yards, which flies over Pope's crossbar.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
15:44Rutter gets the assist for Welbeck's goal. The former Leeds United attacker did well to attack the Newcastle defence before releasing a lovely through ball.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
15:42GOALLLLLL! BRIGHTON LEAD!!! Rutter darts forward before delivering an exquisite through ball into the path of Welbeck, who chips Pope to slot into the net! Brighton 1-0 Newcastle.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
15:42Guimaraes kicks Van Hecke from behind, but referee Craig Pawson decides to keep his cards in his pockets and instead issues a stern warning to the Newcastle captain.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
15:40Guimaraes delivers a cross to the far post, but Burn is unable to make contact with the ball. That was a good opportunity for the visitors.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
15:37Gomez is replaced by De Cuyper. The Paraguay international receives a standing ovation from the home supporters.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
15:35Gomez indicates to the Brighton bench that he is not fit enough to continue. Hurzeler will now be looking to make an early change.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
15:35WIDE! Trippier plays a short free-kick to Gordon on the left flank. The former Everton forward outpaces Ayari before delivering a cross into the 12-yard area. Botman gets on the end of it, but sees his header fly wide of the right-hand post!
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
15:34The Magpies win a free-kick after Minteh fouls Gordon just outside the Brighton penalty area. That was a bit rash from the Gambia international.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
15:32Gomez seems fine to continue and the match resumes.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
15:32Gomez goes down after feeling something in his hamstring. The Paraguay international is now receiving attention from the Brighton medical team.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
15:31Pope goes down after a coming together with Gomez. The England international receives medical attention before continuing the game.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
15:30The opening 25 minutes of this game have been entertaining. So far, Brighton have generated five shots with two on target.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
15:25The hosts are all over the Magpies! Baleba plays a nice through ball to Minteh who darts towards the Newcastle goal. The Gambia international looks to square a pass to Welbeck, but Thiaw is there to intercept!
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
15:25SAVE! CLOSE FOR THE HOSTS! Joelinton gives the ball away to Rutter, who unleashes a stinging effort from 18-yards. The shot seems to be heading into the bottom-right corner of the net, but Pope is able to parry the ball past the right-hand post!
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
15:25Minteh finds some space on the right flank before running towards the Newcastle goal. The former Newcastle attacker looks to unleash an effort, but Guimaraes manages to make an important challenge!
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
15:21Brighton win another corner after Minteh sees his cross deflected by the Newcastle defender. Prior to that, Gomez darted towards Pope's goal, but hesitated in taking a shot.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
15:16Fabian Hurzeler makes one change to the side that drew against Wolves prior to the international break. The injured Brajan Gruda is replaced by Georginio Rutter. Jan Paul van Hecke starts in defence after his late equaliser in the Seagulls last Premier League fixture. The Dutch defender has made 101 line-breaking passes in the Premier League this season, more than any other player. 14 of those have broken at least two lines, with only Marcos Senesi (16) recording more.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
15:17Easy for the Magpies as Burn heads away the danger. Elanga looks to start a counter-attack, but the Brighton players manage to get back and extinguish the Newcastle attack.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
15:17WIDE! Baleba darts past a few Newcastle players before unleashing a shot from 20 yards which flies wide of the right-hand post. The effort took a deflection, so Brighton have a corner...
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
15:17Brighton push forward through Minteh on the right flank, but the Newcastle defence stands tall and the danger disappears...
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
15:09Meanwhile, the visitors are coming into this game after defeating Nottingham Forest 2-0 at St James’ Park. Goals from Bruno Guimaraes and Nick Woltemade capped a fine performance for Eddie Howe’s side, who generated 18 shots in the 90 minutes. The Magpies sit one place above Brighton in 11th with nine points. The away side will need to show more grit against today’s opponents as they have won just two of their 16 Premier League games against Brighton (D8 L6), a win rate of 13% – their lowest ratio against any side they have faced 3+ times in the competition.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
15:11WIDE! CLOSE FOR THE MAGPIES! Tonali heads the ball into the 12-yard area which Guimaraes collects before firing just wide of the right-hand post!
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
15:11Newcastle are dominating possession of the ball. The hosts are happy to sit back and soak up the pressure.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
15:05The free-kick from Tonali comes to nothing as Wieffer heads away the danger.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
15:03Newcastle win a free-kick after Minteh brings down Gordon on the touchline. Tonali will take the set piece...
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
15:02The players take the knee and we are underway for the first half at the Amex Stadium.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
14:57The teams are in the tunnel and kick-off will commence shortly in East Sussex. Newcastle have failed to score in each of their last four Premier League away games. They last went five without a league goal on the road between February and May 2015, while they’ve never failed to score in each of their first four in a single league campaign before. Eddie Howe will be hoping his side can get on the scoresheet today.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
14:41Meanwhile, Eddie Howe decides to stick with the side that defeated Nottingham Forest two weeks ago. Bruno Guimaraes captains the team and Nick Woltemade starts up front for the visitors. The summer signing has scored three goals in four Premier League games, although all have come at St James’ Park. The only players to score 4+ goals in their first five appearances for Newcastle in the competition are Les Ferdinand (four), Michael Owen (four), Loic Remy (five), and Callum Wilson (four).
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
14:36NEWCASTLE UNITED SUBS: Fabian Schar, Harvey Barnes, Emil Krafth, William Osula, Jacob Murphy, Joe Willock, Aaron Ramsdale, Jacob Ramsey, Lewis Miley.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
14:36NEWCASTLE UNITED (4-3-3): Nick Pope; Dan Burn, Sven Botman, Malick Thiaw, Kieran Trippier; Joelinton, Sandro Tonali, Bruno Guimaraes; Anthony Gordon, Nick Woltemade, Anthony Elanga.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
14:36BRIGHTON SUBS: Stefanos Tzimas, Tom Watson, Charalampos Kostoulas, James Milner, Olivier Boscagli, Jason Steele, Maxim De Cuyper, Diego Coppola, Nehemiah Oriola.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
14:36BRIGHTON (4-2-3-1): Bart Verbruggen; Ferdi Kadioglu, Jan Paul van Hecke, Lewis Dunk, Mats Wieffer; Yasin Ayari, Carlos Baleba; Diego Gomez, Georginio Rutter, Yankuba Minteh; Danny Welbeck.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
14:36Hosts Brighton return to Premier League action after salvaging a 1-1 draw with Wolves prior to the international break. Bart Verbruggen scored an own goal in the 21st minute before Jan Paul van Hecke spared Fabian Hurzeler’s blushes. The Seagulls currently sit in 12th place with nine points in the Premier League standings. The good news for the hosts is that they have never lost in eight Premier League home games against Newcastle United (W3 D5). Indeed, the Magpies are the only side to visit Brighton 5+ times in the competition without ever winning.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
14:36Hello and welcome to live coverage of this Premier League clash between Brighton and Newcastle United at the Amex Stadium.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
14:30Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United
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