Lallana, Adam 
Wilson, Callum 
Newcastle United will aim to recover from back-to-back Premier League defeats when they travel to the south coast to take on Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex on Saturday.
Key Takeaways
- Brighton have won two of their three Premier League matches this season
- Newcastle have taken three points from a possible nine in 2023-24
- The Seagulls are the Premier League’s top scorers with nine goals
Brighton’s winning start to the season was ended by West Ham United last weekend, while Newcastle snatched defeat from the jaws of victory against Liverpool. Naturally, both sides will be eager to bounce back on Saturday.
Brighton & Hove Albion Form
The Seagulls kicked off their campaign with successive 4-1 victories over Luton Town and Wolverhampton Wanderers, racking up a whopping 43 shots across their opening two matches. However, Roberto De Zerbi’s side were brought back down to earth last time out.
Despite registering 78% possession and 25 shots against West Ham, Brighton suffered a 3-1 defeat as they failed to make their dominance count. Still, De Zerbi’s men have established themselves as the leading scorers in the Premier League, averaging three goals per game this term.
Newcastle United Form
Like Brighton, Newcastle United started the season with a thumping victory on the opening weekend, thrashing Aston Villa 5-1. Since then, however, the Magpies have recorded back-to-back defeats, meaning they find themselves on three points after three games.
Following a 1-0 loss to Manchester City, Eddie Howe’s side suffered a 2-1 defeat against Liverpool last time out. To make matters worse for Newcastle, Virgil van Dijk was sent off after 28 minutes, while Darwin Nunez came off the bench to break the hosts’ hearts with two late goals.
Head-to-Head
Newcastle managed to avoid defeat against Brighton last season, recording a goalless draw at the Amex in August before thrashing the Seagulls 4-1 in May.
When you look at the bigger picture, the Magpies have lost just two of their previous nine Premier League meetings with Brighton, although the two sides have played out five draws since 2019.
Team News
Brighton forward Julio Enciso has been ruled out for several months due to a serious knee injury, while Jakub Moder remains a long-term absentee for the Seagulls.
As for Newcastle, Sven Botman will miss Saturday’s clash after picking up an injury in the defeat to Liverpool. Botman joins Emil Krafth and Joe Willock on the sidelines, with Joelinton labelled a doubt.
Key Players
Brighton winger Solly March has scored three goals in as many appearances this season, while Kaoru Mitoma and Pervis Estupinan have both contributed one goal and two assists.
On the flip side, Newcastle striker Alexander Isak has already bagged two goals this term. Sandro Tonali, Harvey Barnes, Tino Livramento and Lewis Hall have added depth to the squad.
How to Watch on TV or Online
Fans in the UK can watch Saturday’s showdown between Brighton & Hove Albion and Newcastle United on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra HDR.
Final Thoughts
Brighton and Newcastle have played a combined total of six matches this season, scoring 15 goals between them. While it is difficult to predict the outcome of this clash, the Amex crowd will likely be treated to a high-scoring thriller.
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