Eddie Howe could well have been appointed but may not be the man in charge against Brighton as Graeme Jones is expected to continue as caretaker. The former Bournemouth manager would get a boost if his new side can overcome an abysmal record of no wins in eight top-flight meetings against Albion. Graham Potter was delighted with Brighton’s comeback draw at Anfield last week and will feel this is the perfect opportunity for his burgeoning side to get back to winning ways after five without tasting victory. Graham Searles
Saturday 5.30pm BT Sport 1
Venue American Express Community Stadium
Last season Brighton 3 Newcastle 0
Referee David Coote
This season G5 Y25 R1 5.2 cards/game
Odds H 4-7 A 9-2 D 3-1
BRIGHTON
Subs from Steele, Connolly, Sarmiento, Lamptey, Mac Allister, Scherpen, Richards, Maupay, Webster, Burn
Doubtful Burn (knee), Richards (back), Connolly (heel)
Injured Alzate (ankle, Jan), Welbeck (hamstring, unknown)
Suspended None
Discipline Y26 R0
Form WDDDLD
Leading scorer Maupay 4
NEWCASTLE
Subs from Darlow, Gillespie, Schär, Lewis, Joelinton, Murphy, Hendrick, Gayle, Anderson, White, Fernández, Willock
Doubtful None
Injured None
Suspended None
Discipline Y26 R1
Form DDLLDL
Leading scorer Wilson 4
