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

Newcastle vs Brighton - result

Newcastle 2-1 Brighton in the Premier League at St. James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne on 5 March 2022. In their last 6 meetings, Newcastle have won 1, Brighton 3, with 2 draws.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Newcastle vs Brighton?

Newcastle 2-1 Brighton in the Premier League on Saturday 5 March 2022 at St. James' Park.

Where was Newcastle vs Brighton played?

Newcastle vs Brighton was played at St. James' Park in Newcastle upon Tyne, the home ground of Newcastle.

What is Newcastle's recent form?

Newcastle's last five results read W W W D W (oldest to newest): 4 wins and 1 draw.

What is Brighton's recent form?

Brighton's last five results read D W L L L (oldest to newest): 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses.

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

Across the last 6 meetings Newcastle have won 1, Brighton have won 3 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 Newcastle?

Yoane Wissa leads Newcastle with 4 yellow cards across their last 10 games.

Who is the standout player for Brighton?

Jack Hinshelwood leads Brighton with 5 goals across their last 10 games.

Who is the referee for Newcastle vs Brighton?

Martin Atkinson refereed Newcastle vs Brighton.

Newcastle vs Brighton - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
2 May 2026	Premier League	Newcastle United vs Brighton & Hove Albion	3-1
18 Oct 2025	Premier League	Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United	2-1
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

Newcastle 2-1 Brighton: match stats

Stat	Newcastle	Brighton
Possession	32%	68%
Shots	10	15
Shots on target	4	4
Corners	4	7
Fouls	8	10
Yellow cards	1	1
Tackles	12	11
Passes	304	634

Newcastle vs Brighton goals and red cards

Newcastle: R. Fraser 12', F. Schär 14'. Brighton: L. Dunk 55'.

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

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.8	5 of 20
Goals against	1.8	14 of 20
Shots	10.2	18 of 20
Shots on target	3.6	15 of 20
Fouls	12.2	7 of 20
Tackles	13.6	15 of 20
Passes	416.8	8 of 20
Corners	4.4	9 of 20

Newcastle player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Harvey Barnes (3), Joe Willock (3), Anthony Elanga (2).
Assists: Amar Dedić (3), Harvey Barnes (2), Lewis Hall (2).
Shots: Joe Willock (18), Harvey Barnes (16), Yoane Wissa (12).
Fouls: Nico González (11), Yoane Wissa (10), Amar Dedić (10).

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

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	3.2	1 of 20
Goals against	1	9 of 20
Shots	19	2 of 20
Shots on target	5.8	1 of 20
Fouls	12.8	6 of 20
Tackles	13.4	16 of 20
Passes	548.6	3 of 20
Corners	5.4	6 of 20

Brighton player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Pascal Groß (4), Charalampos Kostoulas (4), Maxim De Cuyper (3).
Assists: Pascal Groß (3), Maxim De Cuyper (3), Diego Gómez (2).
Shots: Charalampos Kostoulas (27), Pascal Groß (19), Diego Gómez (19).
Fouls: Olivier Boscagli (12), Charalampos Kostoulas (11), Diego Gómez (10).