Newcastle face Brighton in the Premier League, with both teams looking to secure a positive result. The match comes as Newcastle have lost their last four league games. Brighton, in contrast, have won six of their last eight Premier League games.
Newcastle’s St James’ Park Struggles
Newcastle have lost 16 Premier League games this season, with seven coming at St James’ Park. Both are their highest number of defeats in a campaign since 2020-21. Newcastle have lost their last four league games, with a 1-0 loss at Arsenal following three consecutive 2-1 defeats. They last lost five in a row in January 2021.
Newcastle have dropped a league-high 25 points from winning positions in the Premier League this season, their second most in a single campaign after 2004-05. The Magpies have won just three points from losing positions this term, the joint-fewest in the division. Newcastle have conceded a league-high 19 goals in the final 15 minutes of games in the Premier League this season. The Magpies are also five points worse off thanks to goals in this timeframe.
Brighton’s Recent Form
Brighton have won six of their last eight Premier League games, as many as in their previous 23. They’ve scored at least twice in each of their last four, last doing so in five in a row in February/March 2025. Following their 2-1 win in October, Brighton are looking to complete their second Premier League double over Newcastle after 2020-21.
Key Player Stats
- Brighton’s Danny Welbeck is enjoying his best ever goalscoring season in the Premier League with 13 goals.
- Brighton’s Yankuba Minteh has attempted more take ons in both the opposition half and opposition penalty area than any other player in the Premier League this season.
- Nick Woltemade scored seven goals in his first 14 Premier League appearances for Newcastle but has now failed to score in his last 16 appearances.
Historical Head-to-Head
Newcastle have won just two of their 17 Premier League games against Brighton. Both victories have come at home (2-1 in March 2022, 4-1 in May 2023).
Lineups are announced and players are warming up.