Brighton & Hove Albion v Newcastle United: everything you need to know
Brighton & Hove Albion meet Newcastle United at American Express Stadium, Monday 1:05am (Premier League). Nothing between them: Brighton & Hove Albion 7, Newcastle United 5, 8 drawn from 20 meetings.
The big picture
Brighton & Hove Albion come in 2nd on the ladder with 22 points; Newcastle United are 12th on 12. Brighton & Hove Albion have the higher position to protect.
Brighton & Hove Albion are 6–2–1 in Premier League 2026-27, averaging 2.7 goals for and 0.8 against.
Newcastle United are 3–4–2 in Premier League 2026-27, averaging 1.3 goals for and 1.7 against.
Form
Brighton & Hove Albion have won four of their last five and most recently beat Manchester City 1–0.
Newcastle United have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Everton 0–1.
Head to head
These sides have met 20 times on our records since 2016: Brighton & Hove Albion 7, Newcastle United 5, 8 drawn.
Last time out (2025-26), Newcastle United won 3–1 at St. James' Park.
Biggest margin between these two: Brighton & Hove Albion by 3 goals in 2020-21 (3–0).
Players to watch
For Brighton & Hove Albion, watch Yasin Ayari (0.4 goals a game in 2026-27) and Jack Hinshelwood (0.8 goals a game in 2026-27).
For Newcastle United, watch Harvey Barnes (0.2 goals a game, 2 assists in 2026-27) and Joe Willock (0.2 goals a game in 2026-27).
At American Express Stadium
Brighton & Hove Albion have won 11 of their last 20 at American Express Stadium.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Brighton & Hove Albion go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
