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Brighton v Newcastle result

Full-time · Brighton 1–1 Newcastle

Premier League · · American Express Stadium

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Brighton 1–1 Newcastle — this Premier League match was drawn.

Match report, in numbers

The result

Brighton and Newcastle drew 1–1 at American Express Stadium in the Premier League on Sunday 4 May. Expected goals (xG) tell a different story: Newcastle out-shot Brighton 13 to 5 and created the better chances, 1.87 xG to 0.69 (the provider’s expected goals for this match). Context.

The goals

Brighton led 1–0 at half-time and were pegged back. The goals — Brighton: Y. Minteh (28’, assisted by Mats Wieffer); Newcastle: Alexander Isak (89’ pen).

Discipline

C. Pawson showed three yellow cards — against 2.9 yellows a game across the last 16 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Brighton: Mats Wieffer (32’) and Daniel Welbeck (90+3’); Newcastle: Joseph Willock (72’).

What it changes

Brighton have scored 66 goals, the fifth-most (shared) of the 20 clubs (2024/25 so far, after 38 games). Brighton have conceded 59 goals, the seventh-most of the 20 clubs.

Newcastle have scored 68 goals, the fourth-most of the 20 clubs (2024/25 so far, after 38 games). Newcastle have conceded 47 goals, the eighth-fewest of the 20 clubs.

Brighton have scored in five consecutive matches in all competitions. Newcastle have scored in 10 consecutive matches in all competitions.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, Y. Minteh (Brighton) 7.1, Mats Wieffer (Brighton) 6.7 and Alexander Isak (Newcastle) 6.2 led the match.

Head-to-head

Brighton are unbeaten in the last four meetings with Newcastle.

Next up

Brighton next host Brentford on 8 November 2026.

Newcastle next host Arsenal on 21 November 2026.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

Next for Brighton: Brighton v Brentford, Sunday 8 November — the preview. Next for Newcastle: Newcastle v Arsenal, Saturday 21 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Brighton 1–1 Newcastle · Premier League
  • Venue: American Express Stadium · Falmer, East Sussex
  • Referee: C. Pawson
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Brighton 3 · draws 2 · Newcastle 1 · 2.5 goals/game
  • Recent form: Brighton 1W 1D 3L · Newcastle 4W 0D 1L

Brighton 1–1 Newcastle (Premier League): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 8 May 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1.5 / 2.63
Goals
against 2 / 0.88 · 5 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
4.86 / 6.13
Corners
against 3.43 / 4.88 · 1 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 7 matches
5 / 4.88
Shots on target
against 4.29 / 3.38 · 4 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 7 matches
2.57 / 1.25
Cards
against 3.14 / 1.88 · 4 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 7 matches
2.94 yellows
Referee · C. Pawson
21.19 fouls a game
Home and away split · Pro
over 16 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 26 April 2025. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 26 April 2025. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameBrighton for / againstLineNewcastle for / against
Goals scored
1.5 for · 2 against n 8
2.5standard
2.63 for · 0.88 against n 8
Corners won
4.86 for · 3.43 against n 7
9.5standard
6.13 for · 4.88 against n 8
Shots
13.57 for · 10.86 against n 7
19.5standard
15.63 for · 10.25 against n 8
Shots on target
5 for · 4.29 against n 7
8.5standard
4.88 for · 3.38 against n 8
Fouls committed
10.29 for · 10.29 against n 7
21.5standard
10.38 for · 10.38 against n 8
Cards shown
2.57 for · 3.14 against n 7
3.5standard
1.25 for · 1.88 against n 8

Referee: C. Pawson — 2.94 yellow cards a game, 0.06 red cards, 21.19 fouls over 16 matches.

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Brighton

Brighton Defensive

Brighton — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Brighton before kick-off, to 26 April 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
K. Mitoma n 868
1.55/3
0.85/0
—
B. Verbruggen n 890
00/0
0.11/0
—
C. Baleba n 877.9
1.37/2
1.96/3
S. Tonali
J. van Hecke n 889.9
0.83/3
1.46/4
T. Livramento
P. Estupiñán n 886.6
1.25/3
0.52/1
F. Schär
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Brighton — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Brighton before kick-off, to 26 April 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
K. Mitoma n 868
27/4
B. Verbruggen n 890
00/0
C. Baleba n 877.9
2.56/5
J. van Hecke n 889.9
1.16/2
P. Estupiñán n 886.6
1.86/5
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Brighton Attacking

Brighton — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Brighton before kick-off, to 26 April 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
K. Mitoma n 868
2.27/5
1.25/2
B. Verbruggen n 890
00/0
00/0
C. Baleba n 877.9
0.94/2
0.32/0
J. van Hecke n 889.9
0.85/1
0.43/0
P. Estupiñán n 886.6
0.62/1
0.42/1
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Brighton — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Brighton before kick-off, to 26 April 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
K. Mitoma n 868
0.53/0
00/0
B. Verbruggen n 890
00/0
00/0
C. Baleba n 877.9
0.11/0
00/0
J. van Hecke n 889.9
0.11/0
00/0
P. Estupiñán n 886.6
0.11/0
00/0
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Newcastle

Newcastle Defensive

Newcastle — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Newcastle before kick-off, to 26 April 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
Bruno Guimarães n 885.3
28/4
1.77/3
—
D. Burn n 891.5
17/1
0.11/0
—
T. Livramento n 891.5
0.11/0
1.15/4
J. van Hecke
S. Tonali n 891.5
1.16/3
0.64/1
C. Baleba
F. Schär n 889.6
1.35/3
0.83/2
P. Estupiñán
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Newcastle — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Newcastle before kick-off, to 26 April 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
Bruno Guimarães n 885.3
2.56/5
D. Burn n 891.5
0.54/0
T. Livramento n 891.5
1.56/3
S. Tonali n 891.5
1.47/3
F. Schär n 889.6
0.95/2
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Newcastle Attacking

Newcastle — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Newcastle before kick-off, to 26 April 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
Bruno Guimarães n 885.3
1.25/3
0.84/2
D. Burn n 891.5
0.95/2
0.22/0
T. Livramento n 891.5
0.11/0
00/0
S. Tonali n 891.5
1.16/3
0.54/0
F. Schär n 889.6
15/2
0.53/1
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Newcastle — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Newcastle before kick-off, to 26 April 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
Bruno Guimarães n 885.3
0.32/0
00/0
D. Burn n 891.5
0.22/0
00/0
T. Livramento n 891.5
00/0
0.11/0
S. Tonali n 891.5
0.22/0
0.11/0
F. Schär n 889.6
0.32/0
00/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
BrightonNewcastle
46%Possession54%
0.69Expected goals (xG)1.87
5Shots13
2Shots on target5
2Shots off target4
1Blocked shots4
4Shots inside the box7
1Corners4
1Offsides1
15Fouls10
2Yellow cards1
0Red cards0
4Saves1
379Passes442
78%Pass accuracy83%

Brighton Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
B. Verbruggen9000000007.5
J. van Hecke9000000107
L. Dunk9000000007
P. Estupiñán9000100407.3
C. Baleba9000000006.5
D. Welbeck90000021Y6.9
Y. Minteh8910220207.5
M. O'Riley8900001006.6
J. Hinshelwood6900000006.3
S. Adingra6900000206.9
M. Wieffer54010014Y6.9
T. Lamptey sub3600000006.3
J. Veltman sub2100000006.3
Y. Ayari sub2100000105.6
B. Gruda sub10000100–
D. Gómez sub10010000–

Newcastle Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
N. Pope9000000006.7
D. Burn9000000106.9
T. Livramento9000000207
Bruno Guimarães9000112406.9
S. Tonali9000000107.2
A. Isak9010213007.2
H. Barnes9000222007.2
K. Trippier8900000106.9
F. Schär8900000207.3
J. Willock74001003Y7
J. Murphy5600100006.7
A. Gordon sub3400100006.9
C. Wilson sub1600110006.3
S. Botman sub10000000–
E. Krafth sub10000000–

Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.

Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Brighton v Newcastle — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
BrightonLLDLW
Last 5: 1W 1D 3L · 1.6 scored / 2.6 conceded per game
NewcastleWWWLW
Last 5: 4W 0D 1L · 3.2 scored / 1 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Brighton 3 · 2 draws · Newcastle 1 · 2.5 goals/game
  • 2025-03-02 Newcastle 1–2 Brighton
  • 2024-10-19 Newcastle 0–1 Brighton
  • 2024-05-11 Newcastle 1–1 Brighton
  • 2023-09-02 Brighton 3–1 Newcastle
  • 2023-05-18 Newcastle 4–1 Brighton
  • 2022-08-13 Brighton 0–0 Newcastle
League standing · 2024/25
Last recorded position — not updated during the season.
Brighton#8 pos61 pts38 pl+7 GD
Newcastle#5 pos66 pts38 pl+21 GD
Goals per game
Brighton scored1.74
Newcastle scored1.79
Brighton conceded1.55
Newcastle conceded1.24

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Brighton and Newcastle?
In their last 6 meetings, Brighton won 3, Newcastle won 1 and there were 2 draws, averaging 2.5 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Brighton and Newcastle?
Recent form — Brighton 1W 1D 3L; Newcastle 4W 0D 1L.

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