Newcastle 3-1 Brighton - Result & Match Stats (Premier League)

Newcastle vs Brighton - result

Newcastle 3-1 Brighton in the Premier League at St. James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne on 2 May 2026. Scorers: Harvey Barnes, William Osula, Dan Burn for Newcastle; Jack Hinshelwood for Brighton. In their last 6 meetings, Newcastle have won 0, Brighton 4, with 2 draws.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Newcastle vs Brighton?

Newcastle 3-1 Brighton in the Premier League on Saturday 2 May 2026 at St. James' Park. Scorers: Harvey Barnes, William Osula, Dan Burn for Newcastle; Jack Hinshelwood for Brighton.

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 L L L L L (oldest to newest): 5 losses.

What is Brighton's recent form?

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

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

Across the last 6 meetings Newcastle have won 0, Brighton have won 4 and 2 were drawn. The most recent was Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 Newcastle United on 18 October 2025 in the Premier League.

Who is the standout player for Newcastle?

William Osula leads Newcastle with 5 goals 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?

Chris Kavanagh refereed Newcastle vs Brighton, averaging 25.3 fouls and 5.0 yellow cards per game this season.

Newcastle vs Brighton - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
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
2 Sep 2023	Premier League	Brighton & Hove Albion vs Newcastle United	3-1

Newcastle 3-1 Brighton: match stats

Stat	Newcastle	Brighton
Possession	32%	68%
Shots	13	13
Shots on target	6	4
Corners	2	10
Fouls	10	12
Yellow cards	3	3
Tackles	11	11
Passes	237	506

Newcastle vs Brighton goals and red cards

Newcastle: W. Osula 12', D. Burn 24', H. Barnes 90+5'. Brighton: J. Hinshelwood 61'.

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

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	2	7 of 20
Goals against	1.3	12 of 20
Shots	10.7	16 of 20
Shots on target	2.7	18 of 20
Fouls	14.7	3 of 20
Tackles	12	18 of 20
Passes	376	17 of 20
Corners	4.3	11 of 20

Newcastle player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Harvey Barnes (3), Joe Willock (2), Anthony Elanga (2).
Assists: Amar Dedić (3), Lewis Hall (2), Yoane Wissa (1).
Shots: Joe Willock (14), Harvey Barnes (12), Yoane Wissa (9).
Fouls: Nico González (11), Amar Dedić (10), Jacob Ramsey (9).

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

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	2.7	1 of 20
Goals against	1.3	11 of 20
Shots	18.7	2 of 20
Shots on target	5.7	5 of 20
Fouls	12	9 of 20
Tackles	12.7	17 of 20
Passes	605.3	2 of 20
Corners	6.3	2 of 20

Brighton player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Maxim De Cuyper (2), Jack Hinshelwood (2), Pascal Groß (1).
Assists: Maxim De Cuyper (2), Georginio Rutter (1), Diego Gómez (1).
Shots: Diego Gómez (16), Charalampos Kostoulas (16), Pascal Groß (12).
Fouls: Olivier Boscagli (8), Pascal Groß (6), Maxim De Cuyper (6).