Brighton XI vs Newcastle United – Predicted lineup and team news

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·2 May 2026

Brighton XI vs Newcastle United – Predicted lineup and team news

Brighton & Hove Albion travel to St. James’ Park on Saturday, aiming to solidify their grip on sixth place with a win over struggling Newcastle United.

The Seagulls arrive on Tyneside as the Premier League’s most in-form side. Fabian Hurzeler has guided his team to six wins from their last eight matches. They sit sixth and trail the top five by eight points. A victory would strengthen their grip on European qualification for next season. Brighton have also picked up ten points from their last four away games.

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Tactical discipline has underpinned their exceptional late-season surge. They have scored at least twice in each of their last four league outings. Yankuba Minteh remains a constant threat, having attempted more take-ons than any other top-flight player. The visitors are also chasing a second-ever league double over Newcastle, having first achieved the feat in the 2020-21 campaign.

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Hurzeler continues to manage several knee injuries in his squad. Adam Webster, Stefanos Tzimas and Diego Gomez are all ruled out of the trip. James Milner will also miss a reunion with his former club. Mats Wieffer is expected to keep his place in midfield despite an early substitution last time out — Hurzeler confirmed the Dutchman picked up no injury against Chelsea.

Danny Welbeck is enjoying his best-ever scoring campaign with thirteen goals. Only six players aged thirty-four or older have scored more in a single Premier League season. Solly March is nearing a return from a muscle problem, but will not start. Kaoru Mitoma and Jack Hinshelwood will support Welbeck in attack as Brighton look to keep a fourth away clean sheet in five matches.