- The Magpies host the Seagulls in the FA Cup fifth round on Sunday
- Brighton make the lengthy trip to St James' Park looking for quarter-final berth
- Newcastle have already booked their spot in Carabao Cup final
Brighton & Hove Albion make the long trip north to face Newcastle United in the FA Cup fifth round on Sunday afternoon.
The Magpies and Seagulls both harbour genuine ambitions of winning the world's oldest cup competition, with several of the competition's big-hitters having made early exits. Newcastle haven't won the FA Cup since 1955 - their last major trophy - and Brighton have never claimed the prize, only ever finishing runners-up in 1983.
Newcastle will already visit Wembley Stadium this month when they face Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final but should make a push for the FA Cup, too. They have one eye on Champions League qualification as well.
Brighton reached the semis of the FA Cup in 2022/23 but fell agonisingly short on penalties, with Fabian Hurzeler's side aiming to go a step further. The trip to St James' Park will prove a mighty challenge, but the south coast side have tasted victory at the venue in the Premier League this term already.
Here is a guide to an all-Premier League cup tie.
What time does Newcastle vs Brighton kick-off?
- Location: Newcastle, England
- Stadium: St James' Park
- Date: Sunday 2 March
- Kick-off Time: 13:45 GMT / 08:45 ET / 05:45 PT
- Referee: Anthony Taylor
- VAR: James Bell
Newcastle vs Brighton head-to-head record (last five games)
- Newcastle: 1 win
- Brighton: 2 wins
- Draws: 2
- Last meeting: Newcastle 0-1 Brighton (19 October 2024) - Premier League
Current form (all competitions)
Newcastle | Brighton |
|---|---|
Liverpool 2-0 Newcastle - 23/02/25 | Brighton 2-1 Bournemouth - 25/02/25 |
Newcastle 4-3 Nottingham Forest - 23/02/25 | Southampton 0-4 Brighton - 22/02/25 |
Man City 4-0 Newcastle - 15/02/25 | Brighton 3-0 Chelsea - 14/02/25 |
Birmingham 2-3 Newcastle - 08/02/25 | Brighton 2-1 Chelsea - 08/02/25 |
Newcastle 2-0 Arsenal - 05/02/25 | Nottingham Forest 7-0 Brighton - 01/02/25 |
How to watch Newcastle vs Brighton on TV - UK and US
Country | TV channel/live stream |
|---|---|
United Kingdom | ITV 1, ITVX, STV, STV Player, UTV |
United States | ESPN+, EXPN App |
Canada | Sportsnet World Now, Sportsnet Now, Sportsnet East, Sportsnet Ontario, Sportsnet Pacific, Sportsnet West, Sportsnet World, Sportsnet Now Plus |
Newcastle team news
Newcastle are sweating on the fitness of Alexander Isak after the striker missed the midweek defeat to Liverpool in the league. Eddie Howe has confirmed it's not a long-term problem and insisted he will play if passed fit.
Callum Wilson will replace the Swede if he's unavailable despite suffering a cut to his eye, while Sven Botman and Joelinton both have a chance of making the matchday squad accoridng to Howe.
Long-term absentee Jamaal Lascelles is still missing as he approaches a year on the sidelines.
Howe has insisted his side "know the importance" of the FA Cup, implying that he's unlikely to rest many for Brighton's visit.
Newcastle predicted lineup vs Brighton
Newcastle predicted lineup vs Brighton (4-3-3): Dubravka; Trippier, Schar, Burn, Hall; Guimaraes, Tonali, Miley; Gordon, Wilson, Barnes.
Brighton team news
Brighton will continue without the injured Lewis Dunk on Sunday, who is joined on the sidelines by fellow defenders Igor, Ferdi Kadioglu and Joel Veltman. Backup goalkeeper Jason Steele is also out, while James Milner is still absent in midfield having not played since August.
Hurzeler has hinted at making changes to his starting lineup, admitting there may be a need for fresh legs on Tyneside. The German said he must "find the balance" between an experienced and well-rested squad,
There could be alterations from the side that beat Bournemouth midweek, with the likes of Danny Welbeck, Jack Hinshelwood and Yasin Ayari potentially coming into the fold.
Brighton predicted vs Newcastle
Brighton predicted lineup vs Newcastle (4-2-3-1): Verbruggen; Hinshelwood, Van Hecke, Webster, Estupinan; Ayari, Wieffer; Minteh, Rutter, Mitoma; Welbeck.
Newcastle vs Brighton score prediction
The outcome of this one could hinge on the number of changes made by both managers. Brighton's victory at St James' Park earlier this season means they will have no fear heading to Tyneside, but they will be faced with an almighty test.
The potential absence of Isak could prove pivotal in what should be a rollercoaster ride, with Brighton boasting greater attacking depth, but both teams will fancy their chances of exploiting defensive deficiencies.
Brighton have won their last four matches on the bounce and could edge a tight affair - perhaps needing extra-time to progress.