Newcastle United v Brighton & Hove Albion: what the numbers say
Newcastle United meet Brighton & Hove Albion at St. James' Park, Sunday 2:00am (Premier League). Nothing between them: Newcastle United 11, Brighton & Hove Albion 11, 10 drawn from 32 meetings.
The big picture
Newcastle United come in 12th on the ladder with 12 points; Brighton & Hove Albion are 2nd on 22. Brighton & Hove Albion are the side higher up the table.
Newcastle United are 3–4–2 in Premier League 2026-27, averaging 1.3 goals for and 1.7 against.
Brighton & Hove Albion are 6–2–1 in Premier League 2026-27, averaging 2.7 goals for and 0.8 against.
Form
Newcastle United have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Everton 0–1.
Brighton & Hove Albion have won four of their last five and most recently beat Manchester City 1–0.
Head to head
These sides have met 32 times on our records since 1961: Newcastle United 11, Brighton & Hove Albion 11, 10 drawn.
Last time out (2025-26), Newcastle United won 3–1 at St. James' Park.
Biggest margin between these two: Newcastle United by 5 goals in 1961-62 (5–0).
Players to watch
For Newcastle United, watch Harvey Barnes (2 goals, 2 assists in 2026-27) and Anthony Elanga (2 goals in 2026-27).
For Brighton & Hove Albion, watch Jack Hinshelwood (0.8 goals a match in 2026-27) and Yasin Ayari (3 goals in 2026-27).
At St. James' Park
Newcastle United have won 9 of their last 20 at St. James' Park.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Brighton & Hove Albion have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
