Brighton v Newcastle: match preview

Brighton might be feeling good after a much-needed win in opposition to Southampton however they have to refocus as they face a relegation rival in Newcastle. Recent historical past, the shape e book and health level to Brighton clinching one other essential victory. Graham Potter’s facet are unbeaten in seven matches in opposition to Newcastle since promotion, conceding one aim in three wins and 4 attracts. Steve Bruce’s facet have been insipid with out their three greatest attackers however Miguel Almirón could also be accessible to return. They want a spark as Fulham proceed to creep nearer. Graham Searles

Saturday 8pm Sky Sports Premier League

Venue Amex Stadium

Last season Brighton 0 Newcastle 0

Referee Anthony Taylor

This season G19 Y51 R3 2.84 playing cards/sport

Odds H 5-7 A 6-1 D 13-5

BRIGHTON

Subs from Steele, Zeqiri, Walton, Sanders, Tau, Ferguson, Connolly, Moder, Karbownik, Pröpper, Izquierdo, Jahanbakhsh, Mac Allister

Doubtful Burn (hamstring), Connolly (rib)

Injured Webster (ankle, Apr), Andone (knee, Apr), March (knee, subsequent season), Lamptey (hamstring, subsequent season)

Suspended None

Discipline Y34 R3

Form DDLLLW

Leading scorer Maupay 7

NEWCASTLE

Subs from Darlow, Murphy, Fernández, Krafth, Almirón, Lewis, Ritchie, S Longstaff, M Longstaff, Carroll, Hendrick, Atsu, Anderson

Doubtful Almirón (knee)

Injured Wilson (hamstring, Apr), Saint-Maximin (groin, Apr), Schär (knee, May)

Suspended None

Discipline Y50 R2

Form WLLDDD

Leading scorer Wilson 10