After the international break, it's time to get back to the Premier League, and for Newcastle, that means a tricky away trip to the Amex. Brighton have been something of a bogey team for us in recent years. We haven't beaten them in the league since 2023, and our last two encounters ended in draws. They've also knocked us out of the FA Cup this year.
Brighton and Newcastle are both on nine points after seven games, with identical records of two wins, three draws, and two losses. They sit 12th and 11th in the table, respectively. However, while our away form has been resilient, with three draws, Brighton's home record is strong, with one win and two draws.
The Seagulls play a possession-based game under Fabian Hürzeler, and their home style could cause us problems. However, Eddie Howe's Magpies are in good form, with three wins in their last four matches across all competitions, including a fantastic 4-0 thrashing of Union Saint-Gilloise in the Champions League and a solid 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest. Our attack, led by Anthony Gordon and new striker Nick Woltemade, has been prolific lately.
The return of key players from injury like Yoane Wissa, Jacob Ramsey, and Dan Burn is a huge boost. While we'll be without Tino Livramento and Lewis Hall, we have a strong squad that can compete. This will be a tough, closely fought contest, but with our recent momentum and the return of key players, I'm confident we can finally break the Brighton hoodoo and take all three points back to Tyneside.
