Brighton 2-1 Newcastle - Result & Match Stats (Premier League)

Brighton vs Newcastle - result

Brighton 2-1 Newcastle in the Premier League at The American Express Community Stadium, Falmer on 18 October 2025. Scorers: Danny Welbeck ×2 for Brighton; Nick Woltemade for Newcastle. In their last 6 meetings, Brighton have won 3, Newcastle 1, with 2 draws.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Brighton vs Newcastle?

Brighton 2-1 Newcastle in the Premier League on Saturday 18 October 2025 at The American Express Community Stadium. Scorers: Danny Welbeck (2) for Brighton; Nick Woltemade for Newcastle.

Where was Brighton vs Newcastle played?

Brighton vs Newcastle was played at The American Express Community Stadium in Falmer, the home ground of Brighton.

What is Brighton's recent form?

Brighton's last five results read L D W W D (oldest to newest): 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss.

What is Newcastle's recent form?

Newcastle's last five results read D W L W W (oldest to newest): 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss.

What is the head-to-head record between Brighton and Newcastle?

Across the last 6 meetings Brighton have won 3, Newcastle have won 1 and 2 were drawn. The most recent was Newcastle United 3-1 Brighton & Hove Albion on 2 May 2026 in the Premier League.

Who is the standout player for Brighton?

Pascal Groß leads Brighton with 4 assists across their last 10 games.

Who is the standout player for Newcastle?

Nico González leads Newcastle with 15 fouls committed across their last 10 games.

Who is the referee for Brighton vs Newcastle?

Craig Pawson refereed Brighton vs Newcastle, averaging 27.3 fouls and 5.3 yellow cards per game this season.

Brighton vs Newcastle - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
2 May 2026	Premier League	Newcastle United vs Brighton & Hove Albion	3-1
4 May 2025	Premier League	Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United	1-1
2 Mar 2025	FA Cup	Newcastle United vs Brighton & Hove Albion	1-2
19 Oct 2024	Premier League	Newcastle United vs Brighton & Hove Albion	0-1
11 May 2024	Premier League	Newcastle United vs Brighton & Hove Albion	1-1
2 Sep 2023	Premier League	Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United	3-1

Brighton 2-1 Newcastle: match stats

Stat	Brighton	Newcastle
Possession	46%	54%
Shots	13	16
Shots on target	5	3
Corners	8	4
Fouls	9	8
Yellow cards	0	1
Tackles	21	17
Passes	421	491

Brighton vs Newcastle goals and red cards

Brighton: D. Welbeck 41', D. Welbeck 84'. Newcastle: N. Woltemade 76'.

Brighton season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	2.9	1 of 20
Goals against	0.9	3 of 20
Shots	17.8	2 of 20
Shots on target	5.4	3 of 20
Fouls	12.3	7 of 20
Tackles	14.1	16 of 20
Passes	518.5	6 of 20
Corners	5.3	7 of 20

Brighton player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Charalampos Kostoulas (5), Jack Hinshelwood (4), Maxim De Cuyper (4).
Assists: Georginio Rutter (4), Pascal Groß (4), Charalampos Kostoulas (3).
Shots: Charalampos Kostoulas (36), Yasin Ayari (33), Diego Gómez (27).
Fouls: Maxim De Cuyper (15), Diego Gómez (14), Luka Vuskovic (14).

Newcastle season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.5	7 of 20
Goals against	1.8	16 of 20
Shots	12	14 of 20
Shots on target	3.4	17 of 20
Fouls	11.9	9 of 20
Tackles	13.3	17 of 20
Passes	423.9	10 of 20
Corners	4.5	12 of 20

Newcastle player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Harvey Barnes (4), Joe Willock (3), Anthony Elanga (2).
Assists: Amar Dedić (4), Harvey Barnes (2), Lewis Hall (2).
Shots: Harvey Barnes (27), Joe Willock (24), Yoane Wissa (21).
Fouls: Nico González (18), Yoane Wissa (13), Jacob Ramsey (10).