Newcastle United vs Brighton – Match preview and team news
Newcastle United vs Brighton – Match preview and team news Brighton & Hove Albion travel to St. James’ Park on Saturday, aiming to solidify their grip on sixth place with a win over struggling Newcastle United. Fabian Hurzeler’s side are currently the most in-form team in the Premier League.
They have collected 13 points from their last 15 available. Meanwhile, Newcastle United are desperate to arrest a damaging slump after four consecutive league defeats. Eddie Howe’s men have failed to find much rhythm since their heavy European exit earlier this season.
A victory for the Seagulls would provide significant daylight in a crowded race for European qualification. They currently top a form table based on results since late February. That said, Newcastle have historically found some success in this fixture at home.
They have won two of their last three meetings with Brighton on Tyneside. However, those remain their only two Premier League victories over the visitors in 17 attempts. Newcastle United vs Brighton – Match preview and team news Date: Saturday, 2 May 2026 Kick-off: 15:00 BST Venue: St.
James’ Park, Newcastle Referee: Craig Pawson VAR: Tony Harrington Last Meeting: Brighton 2–1 Newcastle (18 Oct 2025, Premier League) Team news Newcastle United Bruno Guimaraes is fit to start after appearing unscathed against Arsenal following his recent injury. Joelinton is also back for the Magpies after serving a yellow-card suspension. Eddie Howe is optimistic that Anthony Gordon will recover from a minor groin problem.