Brighton & Hove Albion will look to extend their remarkable unbeaten home record against Newcastle United this afternoon.
The two sides meet in a mid-table Premier League clash at the Amex Stadium, a ground where the Magpies have never won. Furthermore, Newcastle arrive in the midst of a worrying goal drought on the road. With both teams holding identical records after seven games, the stage is set for a tightly contested affair.
Brighton vs Newcastle United – Match Preview and Team News
- Date: Saturday, 18 October 2025
- Kick-off: 3:00 pm BST
- Venue: American Express Stadium, Brighton
- Referee: Craig Pawson
- VAR: Paul Tierney
- Last Meeting: Brighton 1-1 Newcastle United, 4 May 2025
Team News
Brighton
Fabian Hurzeler faces several injury concerns. The team have ruled out Brajan Gruda, Solly March, Adam Webster, and Jack Hinshelwood. However, there is positive news elsewhere. Kaoru Mitoma, Joël Veltman, and Diego Gomez all face late fitness tests but are expected to be available.
Newcastle United
The visitors receive a major boost with the return of influential midfielder Jacob Ramsey, who is now fully fit after a long absence. On the other hand, the team’s injury problems persist. Yoane Wissa, Tino Livramento, and Lewis Hall are all still sidelined, while Joelinton faces a late check on a minor groin issue.
Form
Brighton: DWWLD
The Seagulls enter this match unbeaten in their last three games and have lost just one of their last 11 league matches at home. A key feature of their season has been their resilience. In fact, since the start of last season, they have gained more points from losing positions (30) than any other ever-present Premier League team.
Newcastle United: WLDWD
The Magpies secured a good win over Nottingham Forest before the international break. However, their away form is a major concern. Specifically, they have failed to score in their last four league games on the road, with all three this season ending 0-0. Defensively, though, they have been superb, with goalkeeper Nick Pope keeping a league-high five clean sheets.
Predicted lineups
Brighton predicted XI: Verbruggen; Wieffer, Dunk, Van Hecke, Kadioglu; Baleba, Ayari; Minteh, Rutter, Mitoma; Welbeck
Newcastle United predicted XI: Pope; Trippier, Schär, Botman, Burn; Guimarães, Tonali, Joelinton; Elanga, Woltemade, Gordon
How to watch Brighton vs Newcastle United?
The match will not air live in the UK due to the 3:00 pm Saturday blackout.
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