Newcastle welcome Brighton to St James' Park on 02 May 2026, with kickoff scheduled for . The fixture forms part of the ongoing England Premier League schedule and brings together two sides looking to deliver a strong performance.
Newcastle tend to play with an attacking mindset.
Brighton tend to keep a balanced shape on the pitch.
Newcastle have shown strong momentum, remaining difficult to beat in recent weeks. They remain reliable and consistent in recent games.
Meanwhile, Brighton have been one of the most in-form sides lately, performing consistently at a high level. Opponents will need to be on guard against their current form.
Brighton's results have been consistent regardless of playing at home or away.
Newcastle have been vulnerable defensively, rarely managing to keep clean sheets. Defensive frailties could be costly.
Meanwhile, Brighton have struggled to maintain consistent defensive solidity. There is room for improvement in their defensive setup.
Brighton show only minor variation in defensive strength between home and away games.
Newcastle's matches have been highly entertaining, with goals flowing freely. Fans have been treated to plenty of action.
In contrast, Brighton have had some open matches, while others have remained tight. Much depends on the opponent.
Brighton's goal trends remain fairly stable regardless of location.
Newcastle show strong attacking consistency, rarely ending matches without a goal. Their forward line looks sharp and confident.
Meanwhile, Brighton have consistently managed to find the net in recent matches. Opponents are under constant pressure when facing their attack.
There is little difference in Brighton's scoring output across venues.
