Match report
Newcastle vs Brighton — the facts
Newcastle beat Brighton 3–1 (half-time 2–0).
Newcastle met Brighton in the Premier League (Regular Season - 35). Kick-off was Saturday, 2 May 2026, 14:00 UTC at St. James' Park. Referee: Chris Kavanagh.
Team pages: Newcastle · Brighton · Premier League
Key moments
- 12' Goal: William Osula (assist: Jacob Murphy) — 1–0
- 24' Goal: Daniel Burn (assist: Bruno Guimarães) — 2–0
- 61' Goal: Jack Hinshelwood (assist: Daniel Welbeck) — 2–1
- 90' Goal: Harvey Barnes — 3–1
Starting line-ups
Newcastle (4-2-3-1)
Brighton (4-2-3-1)
About this match
On this page: the Newcastle vs Brighton final score and result, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this Premier League fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
The full match report above covers the goals, key moments and stats. Explore more on the Newcastle and Brighton team pages or the Premier League page.
Quick answers
›What was the final score of Newcastle vs Brighton?
Newcastle beat Brighton 3–1 (half-time 2–0).
›Who scored in Newcastle vs Brighton?
William Osula (12') for Newcastle; Daniel Burn (24') for Newcastle; Jack Hinshelwood (61') for Brighton; Harvey Barnes (90') for Newcastle.
›Where can I watch Newcastle vs Brighton highlights?
This page carries the full match report, stats and lineups for Newcastle vs Brighton; goal clips are added as soon as official highlights are available.
›What is the head-to-head record between Newcastle and Brighton?
Newcastle and Brighton have met 10 times — 2 wins for Newcastle, 4 wins for Brighton and 4 draws.